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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11 April 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MICCI Annual Business Summit 2025

The MICCI Annual Business Summit 2025, organised by the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI), was held from 12–13 August 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. The summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, multinational corporations, SMEs, and international organisations to examine how industrial transformation can drive sustainable economic growth. Key participants included Raimund Klein of the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT), representatives from Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). MICCI leadership, […]

11 April 2026

Bali, Indonesia

Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics 2025

The Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics 2025, organised by the Singapore Paediatric Society (SPS), was held from 20 to 23 November 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. The congress brought together approximately 500 pediatricians, clinical researchers, health administrators, and public health professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting a diverse regional participation in addressing child and adolescent health challenges. The programme was led by Congress Chairperson Liew Woei Kang, with organising support from Nirmal Kavalloor Visruthan and Khoo Kong Wee. Key speakers included Motohiro Ebisawa, Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, Dina Muktiarti, Laure Pittet, Hideaki Miyachi, and Yu Ito, who contributed clinical and policy […]

11 April 2026

Hong Kong

SME Expo: Global Horizons Conference

The SME Expo: Global Horizons Conference, organised by The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), was held on 20 October 2025 in Hong Kong. The event, now in approximately its third edition, brought together around 300 delegates from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia, including government officials, senior banking executives, and SME owners. The conference focused on strengthening collaboration between financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme included keynote sessions, panel discussions, demonstrations of digital banking tools, and business matching activities connecting SMEs with financial institutions. Key topics for […]

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