Legacy Archives - Boardroom

Barcelona’s Legacy Playbook Takes Shape with ECTRIMS 2025

20th April 2026

For association leaders, the focus has shifted from whether to leave a legacy to how - ensuring it is authentic, measurable, and rooted in local relevance, as Barcelona’s ECTRIMS 2025 approach demonstrates.

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BestCities Global Forum 2026: When Place Becomes Part of the Programme

19th February 2026

From Guadalajara, BestCities Global Forum 2026 showed how tradition can sharpen sustainability—and turn legacy into practical action.

Sydney Reaches for the Stars Hosting the International Astronautical Congress 2025

3rd February 2026

In September 2025, Sydney became the gravitational centre of the global space community as it welcomed the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC).

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The BestCities Global Forum Finds New Spark in Guadalajara

15th December 2025

A preview of what associations can expect from the BestCities Global Forum that will take place 5-8 February 2026 in Guadalajara.

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The Power of Long-Term Support: CIDAE in Brussels

9th December 2025

In a few years, CIDAE (Congrès International de Dentisterie Adhésive et Esthétique) has become a community, a catalyst, and quietly, one of Brussels’ strongest examples of how specialist meetings can shape a city.

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How BESydney Helped Bring the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Sydney

4th December 2025

By bringing the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Sydney, WESNET and BESydney are proving that a global gathering can spark regional solidarity.

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Cairns Hosts Anaesthetists’ Congress with Lasting Impact

24th November 2025

For the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), choosing Cairns for its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and its 1,900+ delegates was a deliberate move.

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Dubai: A How-To Guide for Associations Seeking Purpose & Impact

21st November 2025

Destinations are increasingly assessed by the role they play in shaping these outcomes and enabling longer-term and meaningful impact. Dubai has emerged as one of the places where associations can do this well.

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How Global Events Are Shaping Classrooms in NSW

11th November 2025

When international conferences take place in Sydney, their influence extends well beyond industry networking and economic return.

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From Ottawa to the World: The H2O Partnership

6th November 2025

In the world of international associations, leadership is more than just presence, it's about partnership.

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What’s New in Healthcare Meetings: From Patients to Purpose in Düsseldorf

22nd October 2025

A thriving ecosystem of hospitals, research institutes, and congress activity attracted ICCA’s Future of Healthcare Meetings 2025.

Cairns Hosts Anaesthetists’ Congress with Lasting Impact

20th October 2025

For the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), choosing Cairns for its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and its 1,900+ delegates was a deliberate move.

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BestCities & the Power of Impact

16th October 2025

For 25 years, BestCities Global Alliance has been working alongside associations to ensure conferences leave behind more than visitor spending.

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BESydney’s Bold Social Impact Strategy Ensures Lasting Event Impact

3rd October 2025

BESydney’s Social Impact Strategy transforms conferences from one-off gatherings into catalysts for lasting social, cultural and economic change.

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Paris Positions Legacy at the Heart of its Conference Strategy

1st October 2025

Building on the momentum of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris is determined that international conferences should be catalysts for scientific progress, social inclusion, and urban renewal.

Abu Dhabi’s Transformative Moment: How ICCA Congress 2024 Redefined the Business Events Landscape

29th September 2025

When Abu Dhabi welcomed the ICCA Congress in October 2024, the event became a milestone in the emirate’s journey to reshape the global conversation on sustainability, inclusivity, and the future of business events.

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