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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 […]

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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 […]

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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
Christchurch, New Zealand

Health Informatics New Zealand HINZ 

Digital Health Week NZ 2025 Digital Health Week NZ 2025, hosted by Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ), is the country’s largest and most influential event dedicated to digital health transformation. Held in Christchurch, the conference gathers clinicians, IT professionals, government leaders, researchers, and Māori and Pacific health advocates to explore how digital technologies can enable a fairer, safer, and more sustainable national health system. The event strongly reflects New Zealand’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, emphasising how digital innovation supports long-term health equity and system resilience.  Far more than a technical healthcare meeting, Digital Health Week NZ […]

5 January 2026
South Wharf, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia Institute of Digital Health AIDH 

HIC 2025” The Health Informatics Conference (HIC) 2025, organised by the Australia Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), stands as Australia’s leading platform for digital health transformation. Held annually, the event brings together clinicians, policymakers, data scientists, IT professionals, and health service leaders to explore how digital systems can shape the future of healthcare. HIC 2025 highlights the increasing importance of ESG principles within the health sector, demonstrating how technology enables more equitable, efficient, and accountable health systems nationwide.  Far beyond a technical conference, HIC 2025 reflects a national movement to modernise healthcare through safe, ethical, and sustainable digital innovation. Over several days, […]

5 January 2026
Dalton House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Australian Logistics Council 

Australian Logistics Supply Chain Summit 2025 speech at Dalton House Sydney The Australian Logistics & Supply Chain Summit 2025 was held at Dalton House in Sydney and organised by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC). As one of the most influential organisations representing Australia’s transport, freight, warehousing, and infrastructure sectors, ALC plays a central role in improving national safety standards, industry efficiency, sustainability practices, and governance frameworks. The summit brought together government ministers, industry leaders, transport companies, port and rail operators, technology firms, and supply chain specialists. Discussions focused on national productivity, decarbonisation in the logistics sector, and building a more […]

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