Case Studies

26 October 2026

Matsue Meeting Links Assessment With Decisions

The Asia Impact Assessment Conference brings regional expertise to Japan’s Shimane Prefecture. Its strategic value lies in connecting environmental assessment research with the institutions and decisions that shape development. Matsue, Japan — The 18th Asia Impact Assessment Conference is being held on 24–26 October 2026 in Matsue, Japan, with conference sessions at Kunibiki Messe, the Shimane Prefectural Convention Center. Its relevance to association management lies in how a specialist regional gathering can connect professional evidence with public decision-making. Hosted by the Japan Society for Impact Assessment, the meeting forms part of an exchange supported by academic societies in Japan, South […]

16 October 2026

IMEX America, Las Vegas, USA

IAEE MPI and SITE Bring Joint MICE Learning to IMEX America

Caitlin Krause delivering an MPI keynote at Smart Monday 2026. Image source: IMEX; illustrates the wider education programme, not the certificate course. A collaborative certificate course on the IMEX America programme brings exhibition, meeting and incentive expertise together, illustrating a practical role for international associations in professional education. IMEX America, Las Vegas, USA — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) were named as expert contributors to a Global MICE Collaborative Certificate course on the Smart Monday programme ahead of IMEX America. Listed for 12 October, the […]

9 October 2026

Thailand’s robotics congress win highlights the power of association-led bidding

Bangkok’s selection to host IEEE ICRA 2030 illustrates how convention bureaux, universities and professional organisations can combine their strengths around a strategically important sector. BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand has secured hosting rights for the 2030 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau presenting the win as a platform for robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. TCEB’s announcement identifies a bid partnership involving the bureau, Mahidol University’s Faculty of Engineering, the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Thailand Chapter and IEEE Thailand Section. The Thailand Medical Robotics and AI Association is also listed among the […]

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5 January 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

Fi Asia Thailand 2025

Fi Asia Thailand 2025: Driving ESG Impact Through Sustainable Frozen Food Supply Chains Presented by the Thai Frozen Foods Association (TFFA) Fi Asia Thailand 2025, hosted by TFFA on 5–7 June 2025 at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, brought together 1,200+ leaders from industry, agri-tech, government, and sustainability organisations. Co-organised with Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the FAO Regional Office, the event positioned the frozen food sector as a regional model for ESG-driven transformation. Environmental: Green Supply Chain Innovation The event highlighted solutions to cut the sector’s environmental footprint across production and logistics.TFFA introduced the Thai Frozen […]

5 January 2026

Tokyo, Japan

Japanese Robot Association (JARA)

Driving Ethical Innovation and Sustainable Industrial Automation Introduction The Japanese Robot Association (JARA), founded in 1971, is a leading organisation in robotics and automation. It represents manufacturers, researchers, and technology companies working toward advanced, safe, and sustainable industrial robotics. Key Sustainability Event: Robotics Technology Forum & Industry Standardisation Meetings Although JARA does not host a single global conference, its recurring technology forums and industry standardisation meetings play a major governance role. These events address robot safety, automation ethics, AI standards, and energy-efficient industrial technologies. Contribution to Cleaner and Smarter Manufacturing JARA promotes automation solutions that reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and optimise resource […]

5 January 2026

Philippien

PHILEXPORT National Export Congress (NEC) 2025

Strengthening the Philippines’ Export Competitiveness Through Sustainability, Innovation, and Responsible Trade The Philippine Exporters Confederation (PHILEXPORT) convened the National Export Congress (NEC) 2025 to address the evolving dynamics of global trade and their implications for Philippine exporters. Bringing together exporters, trade policymakers, industry associations, and logistics and finance professionals, the Congress examined how the country can enhance export resilience and value creation amid supply-chain realignment and rising ESG expectations. More than an annual trade forum, the NEC served as a strategic platform for rethinking export development—emphasising sustainability, digital capability, and ethical trade practices as core drivers of long-term competitiveness. Environmental […]

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