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 April 2026

Singapore

PCMA Convening APAC 2026, SIGNAL: Mastering Change

Convening APAC 2026, organised by PCMA, brought together business events professionals, association leaders, and emerging talent in Singapore to examine how the industry is responding to increasing complexity and change. Held at Marina Bay Sands from 12 to 14 April, the conference centred on the theme “SIGNAL: Mastering Change,” focusing on how leaders identify meaningful trends and translate them into strategic decisions. The event, previously known as The Business of Events (BOE), reflects a broader shift in how business events are positioned. Rather than focusing primarily on operational delivery, discussions examined the role of events as platforms for decision-making, strengthening […]

11 April 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia Rubber Industry Conference (MRIC) 2025

The Malaysia Rubber Industry Conference (MRIC) 2025, held from 26 to 28 August at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), served as a comprehensive forum for the global rubber value chain. Organized by the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC), the conference was integrated into the broader International Rubber Industry Convention and Expo 2025, an event that drew approximately 4,400 participants. This assembly included over 3,000 trade buyers and 500 international delegates, representing more than 80 exhibiting companies, which provided a platform for high-level technical and commercial exchange. The primary objective of the meeting was to address the performance and resilience of […]

11 April 2026

Vienna, Austria

69th IAEA General Conference

The 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) took place from 15 to 19 September 2025 at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The assembly brought together representatives from over 170 member states to review the Agency’s work and approve future budgets and programmes. Throughout the event, the focus remained on the peaceful application of nuclear technology in the context of clean energy transitions, nuclear safety, and global health. Participants examined how nuclear science can address global challenges, particularly in regions like Asia where energy demand is increasing. In his remarks to the assembly, the IAEA Director General […]

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