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Antwerp hosts SEB Annual Conference 2025

The Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) successfully held its Annual Conference 2025 from 8 to 11 July at A Room with a ZOO in Antwerp. The event brought together over 1,000 in-person delegates from around the world, with additional participation via digital channels.

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Italian Conference Tourism Grows

The 11th Italian Survey of Conferences and Events reports 367,981 events in 2024 (+8.2 %), with 29.3 million delegates (+7.8 %) and 47.2 million total attendances (+12.9 %). The sector’s direct economic contribution reached € 11.746 billion.

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IACC Report Explores Future of Event Planning

The 2025 edition of IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future reveals key shifts in venue preferences, technology use, and experience-led planning. The tenth anniversary report is based on insights from 205 planners across Europe and North America.

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ICCA Presents 2024 GlobeWatch Rankings

ICCA has published its 2024 GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings, presenting insights from over 11,000 association meetings worldwide. The expanded report includes regional, sectoral, and strategic data to support advocacy and long-term planning.

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Vistula University Choir Joins Musical Mornings at IMEX

On 20 and 21 May, the Vistula University Choir will perform as part of IMEX Frankfurt 2025’s Musical Mornings, presented by the Polish Tourism Organisation – Poland Convention Bureau. The concerts in Messe Frankfurt’s Galleria blend international hits, Polish musical themes and global rhythms in a cultural showcase.

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Global Conflicts Hit International Meetings

IAPCO’s 2025 Global Socio-Political Impact Survey finds that 59.5 % of professional organisers report moderate or significant disruption to planning or hosting international meetings due to conflicts. A quarter have had to cancel, postpone or relocate events over safety concerns.

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ICCA Congress 2025 to Take Place in Porto

The 64th ICCA Congress will be held in Porto with a revised programme structure and international participation. The event aims to offer educational sessions, networking opportunities, and venue-based experiences across the city.

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Messe Berlin Launches Indian Subsidiary

Messe Berlin has founded Messe Berlin India to strengthen its presence in one of Asia’s most dynamic markets. The new office will support the growth of ITB India and lay the groundwork for future trade fair projects.

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ICCA and ASAE Renew Strategic Partnership

ICCA and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MOU), reaffirming their commitment to collaborate and strengthen engagement within the international association meetings sector.

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New Report: Top Venues & Trends for 2025 MICE Planning

Skift Meetings and IMEX have published What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel 2025, profiling 135 venues worldwide and analysing the latest industry trends. The report equips event professionals with data-driven insight for planning and previews IMEX Frankfurt 2025.

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CityDNA 2025: Beyond Boundaries

Over 250 destination experts convened in Budapest from April 9–11 to explore how city DMOs can drive business transformation through the visitor economy under the theme “Beyond Boundaries.”

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