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SEC Welcomes Global Congress to Scotland for the First Time
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is set to welcome the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science,...
Abu Dhabi Teams Up With SITE To Enhance Incentive Travels
The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and...
Keeping in control
Werkstoffwoche 2019 attracted over 1,500 industry experts to Dresden. Successfully organising a congress and trade fair takes flexibility and experience.
New centre for Budapest
Hungary invests in its infrastructure. Until 2021, 170 m euros will be invested in Hungexpo. This is to make it the perfect venue for large and mega-size events.
On the cusp of transformational growth
With Flawless Events Yoadan Tilahun is setting new standards in Ethiopia. She sees Africa as a continent of inventive technology and opportunities for planners.
Growth in the Far East
A new industry fair and the ICCA Asia-Pacific Chapter Summit are evidence of a boom in South-East Asia.
New territory in Asia
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is opening up new markets in a region blessed with cultural riches.
Mega-events in the Gulf
The Gulf states are investing in new arenas, venues and attractions. They are ambitious and committed to sustainability and host associations and industry events.
Cosmopolitan and multilingual
Belgium and the Netherlands benefit from strong maritime traditions. Major cities are upgrading and extending their venues, while smaller ones are repositioning themselves.
Swishing through Switzerland
Starting in Zurich in June, #Meetingtrophy takes us to Interlaken and finally Thun via Brunnen, Andermatt, the Grimsel and Furka Passes. Getting there is the event for 120 guests.
Welcoming the world
Meetings amid Alpine scenery, congresses in vibrant cities and sustainability a priority: Austria is a versatile meetings destination with a clear vision.
A thumbs-up for Japan
Kansai, the heartland of Japanese meetings culture, offers both tradition and innovation and hosts major international conventions. The World Expo is coming in 2025.
Magnetic Latvia
From 4 to 8 April 2019 MICE Peak took place in Eastern Europe for the first time. Creative hosts, great venues and a colourful programme inspired the planners.
Courageous, no question
Clear, focused, sustainable, boldly innovative – yet grounded and typically Scandinavian. Norway’s capital gives planners plenty of choice 365 days a year.
Meet like a knight
Europe under an African sun: The islands of the Knights of Malta are in season all the year round. Virtually anything goes thanks to ultra-flexible Conventions Malta.
Billions for meetings
Despite stricter entry regulations, the USA is trying to stay in the race for international events. Canada also looks forward to exciting projects and a successful year.
All set for mega-events
The G20 Summit, 2020 Olympics and 2025 World Expo are coming. Japan is ready – with excellent infrastructure, high-precision logistics and impeccable hospitality.
New centre for Porto?
Porto is thriving and has hopes for a large convention centre. Braga, in the Minho region, is going international with the new Altice Forum Braga, Portugal’s second-largest venue.
The EULAR Congress bring together 14,000 people in Madrid
Spain. The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) holds its Annual European Congress of...
The geothermal community meets in The Hague
The Hague is hosting the European Geothermal Congress EGC 2019 on 11-14 June 2019 in the World Forum The Hague. This congress forms a stage to celebrate European excellency and to call for tailored tools to drive further geothermal deployment.
