AI-powered multilingual translation debuts at RHCS general membership meeting

In a landmark event held from 16th to 20 October 2023, the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) hosted its General Membership Meeting in Accra, Ghana. One of the standout features of the event was the adoption of an innovative A.I. translation tool for multilingual support. For the first time, participants had access to an A.I.-powered translation service that facilitated seamless communication in more than 30 languages.

‘Get to know the EU before organising an event’

For almost nine years, Milos Labovic, 43, worked as a lobbyist in Brussels on behalf of the Province of Zeeland, advising governments, parliaments and international development banks. He has now left Brussels and has written two books about it: EU Superlobby (2017), translated from Dutch into English in 2020, and Lobbyist van Zeeland, published in Dutch in early 2023.

Webinar on Rotterdam Collaboration for Change, an initiative to match your conference’s mission to Rotterdam’s ambitions.

Date: 18 January 2024 | Format: Online

Mark your calendar and join us for this enriching online discussion on how to leave a legacy through your conference. Whether you’re a local resident or a global enthusiast of shaping a better future through collaboration, this event is for you. Join us online for the panel discussion and participate to engage with the speakers. Our experts will guide you in your understanding of not only the significance of this framework but how it can shape the future. You'll gain knowledge that can inspire and drive innovation, sustainability and inclusivity in your own projects.

The supertanker changes its course only slowly

Eric is disappointed. For more than twenty years he has been trying to convince organizers of the added value of meeting design to put an end to ineffective meetings. But ultimately, they must convince their clients – whether internal or external – that meetings also need to be designed, just like cars, chairs, houses, buildings and so on.

IBTM World: building communities, fostering success

IBTM World, due to take place at Fira, Barcelona, from the 28-30 November, has announced a second wave of inspirational speakers for its conference programme, all of whom are equipped to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to cultivate a sense of community in the events they create.

WSAI 2023: Shaping the future of AI

At the Unesco World Heritage Site, Taets Art and Event Park, experts in AI convened to explore AI's role and development strategies. WSAI 2023 presented over 80 talks across 6 streams, roughly 20 interactive workshops and around 100 exhibitor booths.

Claudia Hall new Event Director of IBTM World

Claudia Hall has been appointed as the new Event Director of IBTM World, just weeks ahead of the 2023 edition of the international meetings trade fair in Barcelona.

Unlock your ultimate event potential with Royal Jaarbeurs

In the heart of the Netherlands, only 30 minutes from Schiphol Airport, lies Royal Jaarbeurs. The perfect venue for impactful conferences and other events from all shapes and sizes. Here at this venue with over 100 years of history and experience, the staff passionately work with you to ensure your event is a resounding success. And a sustainable one at that, as Royal Jaarbeurs has ambitious sustainability goals.

The Hague delivers Ocean Energy Europe’s OEE2023 Conference

The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau extended a warm welcome to the Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition (OEE2023), which took place at Amare in The Hague. This significant event, now in its 10th edition, brought together the foremost experts and decision-makers in the field of ocean energy to discuss and advance the industry's role in driving innovation and achieving a sustainable, net-zero future.

Kraft Heinz & Rice Against Hunger join hands at RAI to make meal packages

RAI Amsterdam facilitated a major "meal packing event" at the RAI last Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. This initiative was led by Kraft Heinz in cooperation with Rise Against Hunger. Once a year, meal packs are made for people in famine.

‘The amount of waste really has to be reduced’

It should come as no surprise that sustainability is high on the list of priorities for the next generation of event professionals. Waste is a major pain point, and there’s a lot of work to do when it comes to inclusion as well.