sustainability initiatives Archives

IBTM Ignite Returns to IBTM World 2026 With Bigger Ambitions

17th September 2026

IBTM Ignite, the investment-focused programme connecting emerging events-industry businesses with active investors, will return to IBTM World […]

Why Auckland’s Moment Has Arrived

6th May 2026

Infrastructure, culture, and a world-class convention centre are converging to make Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland one of the Asia-Pacific region's most compelling business events destinations.

Asian Venue Partners Launch CSR Day for Sustainability Drive

19th March 2026

A new CSR Day initiative from MEET TAIWAN, JCMA and AVA aims to strengthen sustainability collaboration across Asia’s convention and exhibition venues.

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.

IAPCO and Business Events Australia Partner to Advance Sustainability in Global Events

24th November 2025

IAPCO and Business Events Australia have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at accelerating sustainable practices across the global meetings industry.

Kenes Group at 60: A Legacy of Empowering Knowledge, A Future of Innovation

10th November 2025

In 1965, a visionary in the industry, Gideon Rivlin, founded Kenes Group with one goal: to bring people together to exchange knowledge and advance science. Sixty years later, that same vision continues to drive the organisation.

Bioenergy Europe Recognised for “Dear Future MEP” Campaign

25th June 2025

At the 2025 European Association Awards, held during the European Association Summit and organised by ESAE, Bioenergy Europe’s “Dear Future MEP” campaign was honoured with the Digital Communication Award.

25 Years of BestCities Global Alliance

20th February 2025

BestCities Global Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary, reflecting on a remarkable legacy.

Navigating the Future of Business Events in Malaysia

1st July 2024

During IMEX last May, Boardroom sat down with Azman Haji Tambi Chik, CEO of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).

The Strategic Edge of Adelaide

10th June 2024

Adelaide has emerged as a premier destination for business events, thanks to its thriving key sectors, state-of-the-art convention facilities, compact size and pioneering sustainability initiatives.

Insights from the Singapore Tourism Board

7th June 2024

Boardroom spoke with Kershing Goh, Regional Director Europe, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), about the infrastructure and projects that make Singapore a top choice as an events destination.

ICC Sydney Elevates Corporate Ethics Through ‘RESPECT’ Initiative

28th February 2024

ICC Sydney stands out not only as a top-tier venue for international gatherings but also as a paragon of corporate responsibility and ethical conduct.

Stronger Together

30th November 2023

Sven Bossu, CEO of AIPC, the international association of convention centres, contends that strategic partnerships enable organizations, even if they’re small, to ‘punch above their weight’.