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Smart Cities, Smart Associations: How Urban Planning & Events Can Work Hand in Hand

Smart cities aren’t built for events - but they may be one of the biggest advantages events can have. In this piece, Senthil Gopinath explains why, pointing to Helsinki and Barcelona as leading examples.

Strategy

The New Strategic Logic for Trade Associations in China

As Chinese enterprises push outward onto the global stage, international trade associations are discovering that their moment of real influence in the country has only just begun.

Legacy

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

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

Perth Offers a More Connected Backdrop for Business Events

Perth is refining its proposition for international meetings and conferences with a city centre that feels increasingly connected, contemporary and experience-led.

Montréal: An Open City For Global Science & Conferences

Montréal is steadily strengthening its reputation as a reliable and open meeting ground for international associations.

Feature

What to Expect at the Associations World Congress 2026

With AI reshaping the fundamentals of member engagement, the Associations World Congress arrives in Portugal this June with a programme built around a single, urgent question: what does it actually mean to adopt?