Leadership

AUCKLAND — Auckland has introduced a dedicated five-day public transport pass for business events delegates, making it easier for visitors to travel between venues, accommodation and attractions while supporting the city’s wider sustainability and business events strategy. Developed jointly by Auckland Convention Bureau and Auckland Transport, the new Hui Pass offers delegates unlimited travel on Auckland’s bus and train network for five consecutive days from first use. Available through event organisers for NZ$20 per card, the pass can be incorporated into delegate registrations, sponsorship packages or event programmes. The initiative was launched during MEETINGS 2026 and follows industry feedback highlighting […]

Asia-Pacific is often described as the world’s growth engine. With more than half of the global population and rapidly evolving industries, the region is poised to shape the future of many sectors. For associations, this is more than just an opportunity—it is a defining moment. After speaking with Kelly Ricker, chair, PCMA board of directors, and Sheriff Karamat, president & CEO PCMA and CEMA, one message stood out clearly: APAC is not catching up. It is entering a phase where it can redefine what associations are meant to do. We share with you, insights from PCMA’s global leadership. From Networks to […]

London Business School faculty argue that 2026 leadership will be won through presence, curiosity, and follow-through—especially as AI, wellbeing pressures, and contested sustainability debates reshape what teams expect from those in charge. The London Business School article What you need to do differently as a leader in 2026 (22 December 2025) brings together guidance from Amy Bradley, Kathleen O’Connor, Selin Kesebir, Randall S Peterson, Ioannis Ioannou, Nicos Savva, and Dan Cable on leading through uncertainty without defaulting to tired slogans. A recurring pressure point is disconnection: Bradley cites data from 389 work teams suggesting that in one in four teams, […]