Industry

IMEX has published a new report examining the impact of design in the global events industry. The study focuses on design as a factor shaping experiences, connection and long-term value.

Equiplast 2026 will introduce a dedicated congress focused on recycling, materials, and digitalisation. The programme will feature more than 30 sessions and over 100 speakers.

More than 200 destination leaders will gather in Helsinki from April 22 to 24, 2026. The event will focus on the future role of urban tourism and destination management.

The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre hosted the first DEFSEC (Defence, Security & Aerospace) West trade show in Western Canada. The event brought together more than 1,700 delegates and over 130 exhibitors.

Sarawak will convene around 1,000 delegates at the 3rd Southeast Asian Tourist Guides Conference 2026. The event is scheduled for 13–15 October in Sibu.

Visitor registration is now open for The Meetings Show 2026, taking place on 24–25 June at Excel London. The event will bring together international suppliers and buyers from across the meetings and events industry.

The 15th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC) took place at the Barcelona International Convention Centre to address global advancements in oncology.

The 22nd Connect Route Development Forum took place from 17 to 19 February 2026 at the Lublin Conference Centre. More than 800 participants from nearly 60 countries attended the event, which focused on aviation development and tourism cooperation.

49 European city destination leaders met in Barcelona on the 9th and 10th of February for the 19th CityDNA CEO Meeting. Discussions centred on reputation, community trust and long term competitiveness in Europe’s visitor economy.

Sydney will host the 2030 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress. Around 5,500 delegates are expected to attend the medical meeting.

The Impact Network was launched by MeetEngland at Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield on 12 February 2026. Representatives from 15 cities, 19 ambassadors and five industry colleagues attended the launch event.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will convene senior meetings and events professionals for the 37th European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC). The conference will take place from the 21st to the 24th of February 2026 at SLS Barcelona.

The early bird deadline for submissions to the Heavent Awards 2026 ends on the 20th of January. Standard entries will be accepted until 13 February 2026.