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IAPCO PCOs deliver €17.36 billion in economic impact
May 11, 2026by IMEXscoop
IAPCO PCOs deliver €17.36 billion in economic impact

Global Meetings Industry Day 2026 highlights the scale, agility and future opportunity of the IAPCO community.

A new way to experience Hall 9 at IMEX Frankfurt
May 11, 2026by IMEXscoop
A new way to experience Hall 9 at IMEX Frankfurt

In just a few days’ time, attendees arriving at IMEX Frankfurt will step into a reimagined Hall 9.

A conversation with Anna Abdelnoor
May 11, 2026by IMEXscoop
A conversation with Anna Abdelnoor

Ahead of the show, IMEXscoop caught up with IMEX speaker and isla CEO, Anna Abdelnoor.

Sendai Advances Sustainable MICE Development with  New Convention Subsidy Program
May 11, 2026by Sendai Convention Bureau ([email protected], Justin Velgus)
Sendai Advances Sustainable MICE Development with New Convention Subsidy Program

Following its 2025 recognition under the Japan Sustainable Tourism Standard for Destinations (JSTS-D), the Sendai Convention Bureau launched a subsidy program in March 2026 to promote sustainable MICE

We knew business events were beneficial. Now Canada can prove it
May 11, 2026by IMEXscoop
We knew business events were beneficial. Now Canada can prove it

In a crowded global events landscape, success is no longer measured by attendance alone.

New VR experience brings EXPO Greater Amsterdam to IMEX Frankfurt
May 11, 2026by [email protected]
New VR experience brings EXPO Greater Amsterdam to IMEX Frankfurt

You might wonder how a venue visit can fit into a packed show agenda. This year, a VR headset brings the entire location to the stand, allowing visitors to explore key spaces in minutes.

Why Would Anyone Bring a Congress to Sarawak?
May 8, 2026by [email protected], Abby Beti
Why Would Anyone Bring a Congress to Sarawak?

Sarawak offers a meaningful setting for global congresses, supported by the upcoming BCCK2 expansion in 2028. Visit Sarawak Pavilion G200 at IMEX Frankfurt to discover more.

IAPH selects Olympia’s new ICC to host London's first World Ports Conference in almost 30 years
May 8, 2026by [email protected], Lucy Woodward
IAPH selects Olympia’s new ICC to host London's first World Ports Conference in almost 30 years

The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has announced that its annual Word Ports Conference will return to London for its 2026 edition.

Aviator Celebrates Aviation Architecture and Design Excellence
May 8, 2026by [email protected], Amy
Aviator Celebrates Aviation Architecture and Design Excellence

The hotel remains one of the most architecturally significant properties in the UK.

MESA AT IMEX 2026 PRESS RELEASE – SEE US ON A430
May 7, 2026by Sandie McCoubrey - [email protected]
MESA AT IMEX 2026 PRESS RELEASE – SEE US ON A430

MESA returns to IMEX for the fifth time with 23 members exhibiting - a welcoming hub to connect, learn, and explore.

Antwerp welcomes CEDA Dredging Days 2026
May 7, 2026by [email protected]
Antwerp welcomes CEDA Dredging Days 2026

Antwerp will welcome around 300 international dredging professionals, researchers, technical experts and sector leaders next week as CEDA Dredging Days 2026 takes place in the city from 11 to 13 May.

Gaudí: inspiration for captivating events in Catalonia
May 7, 2026by [email protected], Albert Bonjoch
Gaudí: inspiration for captivating events in Catalonia

Transform a conventional meeting into an extraordinary experience in Catalonia. Discover how the celebration of Gaudí Year 2026 becomes the perfect added value for your business events.