
ICCA and AMC Institute bring Association Management and Global Meetings Leaders together in Panama
ICCA and AMC Institute (AMCI) are strengthening their collaboration through AMCI leadership’s participation in the 65th ICCA Congress, taking place in Panama City, Panama, from 8-11 November 2026. Ahead of

IMEX America education program spotlights the skills event professionals need now
As event professionals navigate the impact of AI, rising participant expectations and changing workforce needs, the IMEX America education program is now live online, offering practical insights from global industry leaders at

From Aspirations to Action: Moving Africa’s MICE share beyond 2%
Imagine taking a flight to a destination, not for a vacation, but for a business event. Upon arrival, you meet people from different destinations, industries and cultures. In one room,

Angola opens new convention centre as it targets greater share of Africa’s MICE market
Angola has opened a major new chapter in its ambition to compete for Africa’s business events market, with President João Lourenço inaugurating the Palácio de Convenções de Luanda as the country seeks

Growing industry investment signals confidence ahead of IMEX America 2026
Organizations across the global events industry are continuing to invest in their participation at IMEX America 2026, reflecting strong confidence in the value of face-to-face business. With just over two

From measurement to action: Practical insights from IMEX America 2025 Event Sustainability Report
As sustainability expectations rise, event planners need more than ambition—they need proven approaches backed by data. IMEX’s newly-released Event Sustainability Report for the 2025 edition of IMEX America provides an open assessment

IBTM World Announces First Conference Programme, Headlined by Will Storr and Skills Exchange Launch
IBTM World 2026 has unveiled the first major announcements for its conference programme, taking place from 17–19 November at Fira Barcelona, where storytelling, AI, creativity, resilience and leadership will take centre

IBTM World unveils major expansion of Event Tech & Services
IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future

Sierra Leone unveils new Conference Centre to power its MICE Ambitions
For much of the past three decades, international perceptions of Sierra Leone have been shaped by conflict rather than opportunity. Today, however, the country is writing a different story –