Sustainability

From 27 to 30 May 2025, Calgary played host to Innovate Canada – Life Sciences 2025, the latest edition of Destination Canada’s signature event series, which Boardroom attended.

Recognised with the 2025 Event Innovation Award at the European Association Awards, the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators has been celebrated for its imaginative approach.

With its award-winning Blue Boat Horizon initiative, European Boating Industry is setting a new sustainability standard.

The Events Industry Council (EIC) and the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) have unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at deepening alignment in sustainability, advocacy, and economic research.

Antwerp’s culinary initiatives were presented at the Chamber of Commerce, where a dedicated workshop on sustainable gastronomy revealed Antwerp’s vision for the sector.

Mickael Benaim, Associate Director & Head of Research at SFA Connect, explores how CO₂ emission budgets are reshaping academic travel, conference formats, and institutional sustainability strategies.

Organised by ESAE for the second time, the 2025 European Association Summit (EAS) gathered a cross-section of European association professionals under the theme “Association Excellence in a Shifting Society.”

BESydney has emerged as a leader in championing business events that prioritise long-term impact over short-term gain, turning meetings into vehicles for meaningful change.

After a decade at ICC Sydney and nearly six months at the wheel, CEO Adam Mather-Brown is leading with intention.

As Australia’s third-most populous city, Brisbane is a city on the rise, fuelled by cutting-edge infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and a collaborative business culture.

Boardroom's Deputy Director Vicky Koffa reports on a pre-AIME 2025 Melbourne experience.

Berlin's commitment to environmental responsibility leaves no stone unturned through detailed sustainability programmes, forward-thinking policies, and the active engagement of local businesses.

The German capital presents a compelling proposition: a hub of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, where people come together not only to meet but to connect on a deeper level.

Lausanne and Montreux recently played host to a carefully curated study trip, blending the serene landscapes of Lake Geneva with a forward-looking approach to sustainable business tourism.

With 2025 fast approaching, trends – in event management, membership, and more – are emerging, providing association professionals with a view of what they can expect in the new year.

On 15–16 October 2024, the city of Bruges, Belgium, hosted the second edition of the GDS Forum under the playful yet ambitious theme, “Let Pigs Fly.”