community engagement Archives

Melbourne is Sixty (and Thirty!)

26th February 2026

Anniversaries tend to invite nostalgia, but in the case of Melbourne’s business events ecosystem they also offer a useful analytical lens, as Boardroom observed on the sidelines of AIME a few days ago.

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.

Zurich Builds the Conditions for Meaningful Encounters

29th January 2026

Serendipity cannot be programmed, but a destination can be selected for how well it nurtures the circumstances in which it thrives. Zurich is particularly good at doing exactly that.

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Calgary TELUS Convention Centre unveils Canada’s first Indigenous ReconciliAction Plan for a convention centre

19th January 2026

The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) has launched the first Indigenous ReconciliAction Plan developed by a Canadian convention centre.

Glasgow’s Impact Network Strengthens Legacy Agenda for 2026 Conferences

18th December 2025

The Glasgow Convention Bureau recently convened members of the Glasgow Conference Impact Network to advance its strategy for maximising the social legacy of academic conferences set to take place in 2026.

Brisbane to Lead Global Dialogue on Remote Trauma Care with CAOS 2028

16th December 2025

Brisbane has secured the 2028 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS).

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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The Power of Long-Term Support: CIDAE in Brussels

9th December 2025

In a few years, CIDAE (Congrès International de Dentisterie Adhésive et Esthétique) has become a community, a catalyst, and quietly, one of Brussels’ strongest examples of how specialist meetings can shape a city.

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Family Doctors Association Receives 2025 Incredible Impacts Award at ICCA Congress in Porto

19th November 2025

The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) has been awarded the 2025 Incredible Impacts Award.

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 Perth Brought the World’s Neuromuscular Congress Home

17th November 2025

A case studu of the 18th International Congress of Neuromuscular Diseases (ICNMD) held in Perth in October 2024.

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Aberdeen to Inspire the Next Generation at UK Stroke Forum 2025

13th November 2025

Aberdeen, Scotland will host the UK Stroke Forum 2025, the Stroke Association’s flagship annual conference, from 25 to 27 November 2025 at P&J Live.

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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Excel London Expands the Possibilities

11th November 2025

In 2026, Excel London will host a record number of major international congresses, bringing 80,000 delegates to the city. The milestone follows a £220 million expansion.

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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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From Ottawa to the World: The H2O Partnership

6th November 2025

In the world of international associations, leadership is more than just presence, it's about partnership.

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