Legacy

Purpose is Everything

28th October 2026

A powerful campaign by Brussels Airport is a reminder that purpose can change how we see even the most familiar infrastructure. For convention centres, the challenge is to tell the stories that demonstrate how international congresses bring communities together and create lasting impact far beyond their walls.

the colourful windows of Palais des congrès de Montréal

When Chemistry Leaves the Conference Room: 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress in Antwerp

27th October 2026

EuChemS connected international science with Antwerp’s chemistry ecosystem, creating value beyond the congress itself.

Grand hall of Antwerp Central Station with its ornate vaulted ceiling

Barcelona’s Legacy Playbook Widens Its Reach

8th October 2026

This year, the Barcelona Convention Bureau has built dedicated community legacy projects around six of the congresses it hosted so far.

IPVS in Marseille: A Congress With a Mission

1st October 2026

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In Calgary, the Convention Centre as a Vessel for Ideas

20th August 2026

Kurby Court, President and CEO of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, on why the strongest pitch to associations isn't about square footage - it's about what happens between sessions, and what's still standing after everyone goes home.

The Winter Case for Business Events in Australia

8th July 2026

A winter famil to Melbourne and Adelaide showed how Australia connects business events with place, purpose, innovation and year-round appeal.

When a Congress Becomes Infrastructure: The SRS Case in Strasbourg

9th June 2026

The true value of a congress lies in its ability to reshape ecosystems, accelerate knowledge exchange, and position destinations within global networks of influence, as exemplified by the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Society of Robotic Surgery in Strasbourg.

Measuring Impact: What Our Events Are Really Worth

3rd June 2026

Moving beyond traditional metrics, Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA, makes the case for a more holistic approach to impact - one that captures the lasting scientific, societal, and environmental value of association events.

Canada Proves Why Business Events Need to Be Engineered, Not Merely Hosted

2nd June 2026

Destination Canada’s new study shows how business events can move beyond economic impact to shape sectors, influence policy and create lasting value when legacy is designed from the start.

Paris Redefines its Value to Associations

1st June 2026

A new unified convention bureau front, a legacy agenda borrowed from the Olympics, and a ten-year-old network of scientific ambassadors: Paris is recalibrating how it competes... and how it talks to associations.

SIOP Made Women’s Leadership a Strategic Imperative (and Received the European Association DEI Award)

26th May 2026

SIOP won the 2026 European Association DEI Award for turning women’s leadership into a visible, practical and strategic part of its global community.

When Travel Becomes a Lifeline: ECTAA wins the Europan Association IMPACT Award

11th May 2026

ECTAA’s Holiday Camps for Ukrainian Children in Europe was recognised with the IMPACT award at the latest European Association Summit.

How Zurich Turned Obstetrics Expertise into Public Legacy

29th April 2026

Zurich’s Masterclass 2026 in obstetrics extended beyond the congress itself by transforming specialist medical expertise into a public-facing legacy initiative designed to strengthen health literacy and connect directly with the city’s residents.

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.

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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