Sustainability Archives

ESG in Action: Turning Intentions into Everyday Practice

3rd July 2026

Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA, reflects on how ESG is moving from aspiration to accountability - and why progress now depends on consistency rather than perfection.

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.

‘Team Australia’ New Business Events Equation

28th May 2026

Boardroom spoke to Tourism Australia at IMEX Frankfurt 2026 about how the destination is linking sustainability, bid support, sector expertise and new infrastructure under a “Team Australia” approach.

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.

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.

Finland’s Quiet Confidence and Collective Impact

18th February 2026

Boardroom Senior Editor Vicky Koffa reports on a recent trip to Finland, perhaps best described as a finely tuned ecosystem, driven by pragmatism, trust, and above all, collaboration.

Conferli is Shifting the Narrative from Subvention to Shared-Value Support

11th February 2026

Its starting point is simple: if you have ever received a venue discount, free city marketing, a bid support letter, local transport for delegates, or help accessing local networks, you have received subvention.

Why the Time Is Now for Associations in Brisbane

2nd February 2026

Building on three decades of proven delivery, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) sits at the centre of an evolving city.

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Brisbane Enters a New Confident Chapter

15th December 2025

As Brisbane steps into a decade set to reshape its global profile both in business events and beyond, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) marks its 30th year with a renewed purpose.

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BestCities Making Sustainability a Shared Standard

18th November 2025

What began as a mission to elevate legacy and impact has evolved into a broader commitment to sustainability at BestCities.

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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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Building a Sustainable Meetings Ecosystem: How Kuala Lumpur is Leading Urban Destination Stewardship

7th November 2025

Kuala Lumpur is emerging as a model for what the future of urban meetings destinations can look like: collaborative, data-driven, and community-aligned.

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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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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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Dubai: A City Rising to Meet All Needs

26th September 2025

Ask anyone in the international association community what matters most today and you’ll hear about accessibility, sustainability, inclusivity, and the ability to create lasting legacies. Dubai has been rewriting its own playbook around those very priorities.

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OcéaNice Opens a New Era for Events on the French Riviera

19th September 2025

When the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) convened in Nice in June 2025, the event did more than assemble governments and scientists, it also inaugurated OcéaNice.

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