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Global conflicts impact 2 in 3 international meetings, report organisers

New IAPCO-led research quantifies impact of global unrest on global meetings industry

The results of the Global Socio-Political Impact Survey of 2025 which was issued by the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), in collaboration with the National PCO Association Task Force members and global Strategic... Read more

The Eastside Rooms and Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau celebrate two major medical conference wins

Birmingham has secured two prestigious medical conferences set to take place in 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading hub for healthcare innovation and research.  The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and LabMedUK26, the... Read more

Barbican and World Design Congress to showcase “designing a planet-positive event” at IMEX 2025

The Barbican, one of the world’s leading arts and conference centres, will highlight its role as host venue for the upcoming 34th World Design Congress as part of its attendance at IMEX Frankfurt.  In additional to showcasing the venue’s wide... Read more

Glasgow’s Stellar Line-up: A Year of Space Conferences

When it comes to space, Glasgow isn’t just reaching for the stars—it’s setting the trajectory. A powerhouse in the UK’s space sector, the city is playing host to a remarkable series of space-related conferences in 2024 and 2025, reinforcing its... Read more

Leading the Way in Sustainable Flooring: Key Insights from ABPCO’s Roundtable on Carpet Solutions for Conferences and Exhibitions

In a drive to accelerate sustainability in event planning, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) hosted an online ‘roundtable discussion’ earlier this month which looked to focus on the often contentious and confused... Read more