Technology

This September, around 2,000 participants are anticipated to attend the European Science Planetary Congress, hosted at the Centre International de Conférences de Genève (CICG). Boardroom caught up with Stéphane Udry, from the local organizing committee.

The capital of Britanny, Rennes is a vibrant yet quite relaxed city, the place to enjoy some Breton culture and medieval heritage. As a knowledge hub, it’s a leader, among many fields of endeavor, in health technology.

A well-known smart destination, the Nice Côte d'Azur Métropole is riding the wave of new technologies and new sectors, currently pursuing an ambitious policy designed to improve the lives of its inhabitants and optimize the management of the city while creating jobs.

Many organisations shy away from social media. This may be due to a lack of interest from leadership, limited resources or simply the perception of too much risk. Many of these factors can be addressed, at least in part, through the development of a social media policy, writes Miguel Neves.

In the north of Zurich, a new innovation park has started to grow. The unique site, aptly named Innovation Park Zurich, will serve as an incubator for the ideas and events of the future.

Following its opening in December 2016, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has gone from strength to strength, helping to drive Australia’s reputation as one of the world’s most desirable meeting destinations.

In his third contribution for Boardroom's 'Voice of the Associations', Franco Viviani, former president of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research (ICPAFR), examines the management of data by associations.

In his very first contribution to Boardroom, Antonio A.F. De Salles, Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery and Radiation Therapy and President of the Ibero-Latin American Radiosurgery Society, explains all about the legacies of medical conventions and their challenges in the digital age.