international collaboration Archives

NZICC is Repositioning New Zealand on the Meetings Map

3rd March 2026

In an interview with Boardroom, Prue Daly, General Manager of NZICC, explains how the meetings landscape in New Zealand has shifted - and what Auckland brings to the table.

ICCA to launch Association Circle in Frankfurt ahead of IMEX 2026

6th February 2026

In May 2026, ICCA will launch Association Circle, a new learning and networking concept and a refreshed pre-IMEX initiative.

The BestCities Global Forum Finds New Spark in Guadalajara

15th December 2025

A preview of what associations can expect from the BestCities Global Forum that will take place 5-8 February 2026 in Guadalajara.

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“Dubai today stands as one of the world’s most innovation-minded cities”

11th December 2025

As a member of the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme since 2023, Mr. Jamal Saleh has played a pivotal role in positioning the UAE on the global financial stage. In this interview, he reflects on Dubai’s winning bid, the city’s strengths as an innovation hub.

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How BESydney Helped Bring the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Sydney

4th December 2025

By bringing the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Sydney, WESNET and BESydney are proving that a global gathering can spark regional solidarity.

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A Day of Reflection and Relevance at the 2025 UIA Associations Round Table Europe

1st December 2025

The 2025 UIA Round Table Europe in Brussels offered a rare space for international associations to reflect, connect, and explore how to turn today’s challenges into collective progress.

A Look Back at the ICCA Congress in Porto

26th November 2025

The 64th edition of the ICCA Congress was less about reinvention and more about reconfiguration.

Meetings with Meaning in Brussels

16th November 2025

Brussels is where Europe comes to imagine the future. For the association community, that makes it an extraordinary stage.

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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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Maastricht clinches major medical congress for May 2026

3rd November 2025

Maastricht has secured the prestigious European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) for May 2026, outmanoeuvring strong bids from other European cities.

Basel Sets New Standards for Major Events

30th October 2025

Basel’s recent run of major events highlights how a clear strategy, collaborative mindset, and strong local ecosystem can turn a compact city into a world-class stage for culture, sport, and congresses.

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A Deep Dive into Darwin and Northern Territory’s Association Edge

9th October 2025

When a small, international delegation of association executives assembled in Darwin recently, the agenda was more than just tour-guiding and seeing landmarks....

The Trust Gap: What Associations Can Do About Fake News

22nd September 2025

Here's how to build a proactive communication strategy that protects your organisation's most valuable asset: trust.

Creating Congress Legacies in Vienna: World-Leading, Purpose-Driven

15th September 2025

Increasingly, preferred destinations are those that go beyond event delivery to actively enable legacy creation, environmental responsibility, and meaningful community engagement. That is where Vienna makes the difference.

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Australia Driving Breakthroughs in Women’s Health

26th August 2025

In May 2025, Sydney / Warrane welcomed more than 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries for the 16th World Congress on Endometriosis.

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Bay of Islands to Welcome World’s Marine Mapping Experts in 2027

22nd August 2025

Paihia in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands will host GeoHab 2027, the premier international conference for Marine Geological and Biological Habitat Mapping.