Category: Industry News
New IAPCO research reveals growing impact of global instability on meetings and conferences
Reposted from the IAPCO website Global conflict, policy change and socio-political instability are having a growing and measurable impact on the international meetings and conferences industry, according to our newly released 2026 Global Socio-Political Impact Survey. …
jwc has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra Government (Ministry of Tourism) to support the foundation and administration of the Maharashtra Convention Bureau
jwc, the leading international consultancy specialising in business events and destination management, has entered a strategic partnership with the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) to support the development and international positioning of Maharashtra as a premier …
JMIC Announces New Leadership, New Industry Manifesto, and Accelerated Climate Action Agenda for Global Business Events
Dorian Kronenwerth, incoming Director JMIC; Dr Supawan Teerarat, President TCEB; James Rees, President JMIC; Alexander Alles, Executive Director JMIC The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) has announced a series of major developments following its …
ExSys Awards
The Experiential Design Authority is proud to offer IFES members an exclusive $100 discount on ExSys Award entries. The ExSys Awards were created to celebrate system-based exhibits, showcasing projects that exemplify creativity, innovation, and superior …
Open Tender Announcement by DETH-HELEXPO S.A.
DETH-HELEXPO S.A. has issued a Notice for an Ordinary Open Tender Procedure for the selection of a contractor to provide exhibition structures, exhibition equipment, and related services supporting exhibitions, congresses, and events organised and/or co-organised by the …
European Industry Survey 2025
How well prepared is the European LiveCom industry for cross-border growth? The European Industry Survey 2025 of the LiveCom Alliance provides insights into the international development potential and highlights key challenges and success factors. The …
IFES Education Committee Members Explore the Art of Asking the Right Questions on “The Expo Factor” Podcast
Two members of the IFES Education Committee, Lee Ali (Founder of Expo Stars Interactive) and Han Leenhouts (Founder of Sales & Pepper), have come together in the latest episode of The Expo Factorpodcast to explore …
BESA, Febelux and ACC Belgium’s event agencies integrate into Event Confederation
From 1 July 2025, BESA and Febelux as well as the event agency part of ACC Belgium will fully integrate their activities into those of Event Confederation. Instead of extensive cooperation with event federations under …


