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Summer is just around the corner and IMEX Frankfurt brought us plenty of clues as to what might be coming next. As we wrap up our summer edition, here we are again with the latest and freshest news from the last days of June. Interviews with Social Economy Europe, the voice of Social Economy in Europe; final conclusions from the Switzerland Meeting Trophy with a new winner coming out of this team rally; a chat with Senior Director Business Development Economic Sectors from Destination Canada about her experience of the Impact Strategy and Measurement Masterclass; and new international conferences assigned to various event destinations.
Check out our latest magazine as well...
Social Economy Europe: “No growth is worthwhile unless it is underpinned by sustainability”
Social Economy Europe is the voice of 2.8 million Social Economy businesses and organisations in Europe and was established in 2000 to represent the interests of various stakeholders. We spoke to Victor Meseguer, the organisation's director, about what social democracy really means today.
Thailand Nets 84 Leads at IMEX Frankfurt 2022
Thailand is making waves again at international trade shows as international MICE recovers. Amid strong buyer interest, TCEB and 14 Thai MICE suppliers chalked up a total of 84 leads and 28,388 MICE visitors over the three days of the first face-to-face IMEX Frankfurt since 2020.
Copenhagen Wins Bid to Host Large Nordic Life Science Congress
Cementing its position as a Nordic leader within life science, Copenhagen has won the bid to host Nordic Life Science Days in 2023. The congress, which is the largest partnering event in Scandinavia, is expected to attract more than 1,500 delegates from over 40 countries.
16th Switzerland Meeting Trophy Ends in Style with a New Winning Team
After a hard-fought race with Belgium, Team North America in the end won the 16th Switzerland Meeting Trophy. The Switzerland Tourism had its hands full and set up a competition for event planners and event professionals to immerse themselves in the Alpine country and its MICE resources.
Impact Strategy Masterclass with Destination Canada
Destination Canada brought together more than twenty DMOs to participate in the Impact Strategy and Measurement Masterclass ahead of a future research project focused on the legacy and impact of business events that will start in early 2022, spearheaded by Destination Canada.
Perth to Host Large International Education Conference in 2023
The 15th annual ICEF Australia and New Zealand conference will be held in Perth, Western Australia in 2023, connecting education providers with international education agents from across the globe, Business Events Perth has announced.
HQ #104 “Sustainability” issue... featuring:
- SolarPower EU: How Can the Sun Power our Energy Consumption?
- Social Economy Europe: Leading an Inclusive Green and Digital Transition
- South Africa: Restoring the Bridge to Be Better Together
- Gothenburg: Sustainability as a Driver for Change
- GDS-Movement: 6 Ways Associations can Deliver Lasting, Positive Impacts
