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Eighteen Years Later, Prague Gets Its Palace Back

10th November 2026

The reopening of the Industrial Palace gives an established conference city a new kind of space.

Prague's Industrial Palace reopened in March 2026

Bratislava: A Perfect Fit for Your Event

6th November 2026

Some capitals ask delegates to cross the city to find its character. Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic, keeps history, culture, gastronomy and nature within easy reach of one another, and of the conference hall.

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No Limit for an Association’s Congress at Feria Valencia

3rd November 2026

Space, capacity and a host city built for large international gatherings.

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the spaces at Feria Valencia are highly flexible

IPVS in Marseille: A Congress With a Mission

29th October 2026

In October 2027 the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) brings its congress to Marseille Chanot, and intends to leave the city more than science.

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When Chemistry Leaves the Conference Room: 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress in Antwerp

27th October 2026

EuChemS connected international science with Antwerp’s chemistry ecosystem, creating value beyond the congress itself.

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Grand hall of Antwerp Central Station with its ornate vaulted ceiling

Estrel Berlin Adds a New Dimension to Congress Planning

21st October 2026

The new Estrel Tower will expand what has always been at the heart of Estrel Berlin: bringing accommodation, meetings, events and hospitality together in one place.

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Why the World’s Sustainability Leaders Keep Coming Back to Montreux

15th October 2026

When the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)'s Annual Meeting returns to the newly renovated Montreux Music & Convention Center next April, it will be less a fresh booking than the continuation of a relationship the organisation has built into its own operating model.

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Barcelona’s Legacy Playbook Widens Its Reach

8th October 2026

This year, the Barcelona Convention Bureau has built dedicated community legacy projects around six of the congresses it hosted so far.

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Ottawa: Where Global Associations Connect with the People Shaping What Comes Next

1st October 2026

When associations choose a host city, they are choosing the people who can strengthen the program, the institutions that can open doors and the environment in which new ideas and partnerships can take hold.

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How a Neuroscience Congress Left Glasgow With More Than an Economic Footprint

30th September 2026

A giant inflatable brain and one museum afternoon turned a scientific congress into a citywide lesson in what conference legacy can actually look like.

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Antwerp: Small City, Serious Meetings Credentials

23rd September 2026

Antwerp combines the infrastructure of an international meetings destination with the advantages of a compact, accessible city and strong economic and knowledge sectors.

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What’s Behind Montréal’s Success in International Meetings?

19th September 2026

International congresses create value long before and after the event itself, and for the Palais des congrès de Montréal, this extended timeline is where true partnership with associations turns meetings into lasting impact.

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What Women Deliver in Melbourne Teaches Associations About Congress Impact

14th September 2026

Association success is increasingly measured by outcomes, not attendance. Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne shows what a congress can achieve when a destination treats itself as a delivery partner rather than a venue.

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Adelaide Makes the Case for Convention Ease

4th September 2026

Adelaide Convention Centre makes a compelling case for international associations with a compact, connected city, strong sector expertise and a collaborative approach that makes hosting events simpler and more impactful.

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Adelaide skyline and riverbank precinct at dusk, with a stadium in the distance

Why Darwin is Making the Case for a Different Kind of Conference City

3rd September 2026

As international associations weigh destination against delegate experience and legacy, let’s makes the case for Darwin, a city that competes on setting, culture and access to Asia-Pacific, rather than scale alone.

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Working Together to Ensure the Future of Coral Reefs

1st September 2026

The International Coral Reef Symposium chose Aotearoa New Zealand’s harbour city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, as the place to put the issues facing the world’s coral reefs on the table – and start working on solutions.

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