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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5 January 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2025 WMAM 20th Anniversary Annual Conference

Held in conjunction with its 20th anniversary, the 2025 WMAM Annual Conference brought together industry, government, and technology stakeholders to examine how Malaysia’s waste management sector is evolving in response to environmental pressures, regulatory change, and rising expectations for long-term sustainability. The 2025 WMAM 20th Anniversary Annual Conference convened waste management operators, solution providers, and public-sector representatives to reflect on the sector’s changing role within Malaysia’s environmental and urban development landscape. Hosted by the Waste Management Association of Malaysia (WMAM), the conference marked two decades since the association’s founding and served as a platform to assess how waste management practices […]

5 January 2026

Hong Kong

HKMA Annual Conference 2025

Leading Hong Kong’s Management Community Into a New Era of Responsible Growth The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) hosted its Annual Conference 2025 to address how organisations can redefine management excellence amid shifting economic conditions, technological disruption, and the rising influence of ESG principles. Bringing together corporate executives, public-sector leaders, academics, and management professionals, the conference explored how Hong Kong can strengthen its competitiveness through responsible, future-ready leadership. More than a management forum, the event served as a platform for reimagining organizational strategy—positioning leadership, ethics, and sustainable value creation at the core of long-term business success. Environmental Value Through Innovation-Driven […]

5 January 2026

New Delhi, India

ISF National Staffing Summit 2025

Building a Future-Ready Workforce Through Responsible and Inclusive Talent Strategies The International Staffing Federation (ISF) convened the National Staffing Summit 2025 to address how workforce leaders can navigate rapid technological change, shifting labour-market dynamics, and rising ESG expectations. Bringing together staffing agencies, HR executives, policy specialists, and workforce development organisations, the summit examined how the staffing industry can drive sustainable, ethical, and future-oriented employment practices. More than an industry gathering, the event served as a platform to rethink workforce systems—positioning responsible recruitment, skills development, and transparent governance at the heart of sustainable labour-market growth. Environmental Value Through Sustainable Workforce Operations […]

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