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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29 July 2026

APSAE Summit 2026: Building a New Playbook for Association Leadership in Asia-Pacific

The inaugural Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) Summit 2026, held on 24–25 July at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, arrived at an important moment for the region’s association sector. Bringing together more than 100 senior association leaders from 64 organisations across 16 countries, the summit was more than a professional development event. It marked the beginning of what APSAE hopes will become Asia-Pacific’s first dedicated professional community for association executives. More than 83% of delegates held C-suite, President, Secretary General, Founder or Director-level positions, representing organisations that collectively serve over 500,000 professionals and institutions across more than 100 countries. […]

20 July 2026

Can Tourism Grow Without Overwhelming Its Destinations? GSTC2026 Puts Carrying Capacity at the Centre

PHUKET — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) brought together more than 575 delegates from over 55 countries for its 2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, held in Phuket, Thailand, from 21 to 24 April 2026. Tourism professionals, destination managers, government representatives, academics and sustainability specialists attended the event to examine how destinations can continue benefiting from tourism without placing unsustainable pressure on local communities and natural resources. Holding the conference in Phuket gave the discussion particular relevance. Like many popular Asia-Pacific destinations, the island must balance tourism revenue with infrastructure capacity, environmental protection, resident wellbeing and the concentration of visitors in heavily […]

14 July 2026

Beyond the Event: SIWW2026’s Lasting Impact on Water Resilience

International events are often measured by attendance, exhibition space and the number of business meetings held. Increasingly, however, their longer-term value is judged by what continues after delegates return home. Opening the 11th Singapore International Water Week (SIWW2026), Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, described water as “fundamental to the economy, society, and life itself—and in a world facing climate change and growing uncertainty, a matter of resilience.” That theme ran throughout the four-day event, where governments, cities, utilities, academia and industry came together to explore practical solutions for strengthening water security, climate […]

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