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

Singapore

Singapore Actuarial Conference 2025 (SAC 2025)

The Singapore Actuarial Conference 2025 (SAC 2025), organised by the Singapore Actuarial Society, was held on 25 August 2025 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. As the society’s flagship annual event, the conference marked approximately its 17th edition and brought together over 400 delegates from Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and other Asia-Pacific markets. The conference convened actuarial professionals, regulators, insurance executives, pension specialists, academics, and fintech providers, with participation from representatives of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and international actuarial experts. Mr Tan Kian Chew, President of the Singapore Actuarial Society, was among the […]

11 April 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

TTIA Seminar: Challenges in Human Rights, Child Labour and Forced Labour in Thailand’s Fishing and Seafood Industries

The seminar “Challenges in Human Rights, Child Labour and Forced Labour in Thailand’s Fishing and Seafood Industries,” organised by the Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA), was held on 13 March 2025 at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together representatives from seafood companies, government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and human rights experts involved in the fisheries and seafood processing sectors. The seminar focused on labour-related challenges within global seafood supply chains, with discussions involving stakeholders from the Ministry of Labour, the Thai Food Processors Association (TFPA), academic institutions, and industry representatives. The programme included policy discussions and expert-sharing […]

11 April 2026

Toronto, Canada

IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024, organised by the International Water Association (IWA), was held from 11 to 15 August 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. As the association’s flagship biennial event, the congress brought together approximately 7,000 participants from more than 140 countries, including water professionals, policymakers, researchers, utilities, and technology providers. The 2024 edition featured over 900 presenters, 200 technical sessions, and 250 exhibitors, covering the full water cycle from source protection and drinking water treatment to wastewater reuse, circular resource recovery, and ecosystem restoration. The programme included keynote plenaries, technical forums, […]

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