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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.

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.

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.

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.

The European Cyclists’ Federation has chosen Geneva as the host city for Velo-city 2028. The event will spotlight cross-border cycling innovation and sustainable mobility from 13–16 June 2028.

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.

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.