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Data-driven insights are key to enhancing the economic and social impact of association meetings. As we embrace new technologies, let's focus on hosting events that not only drive economic growth but also deliver meaningful social contributions. Here's to a future where our industry's growth is both impactful and sustainable.

🌿 Why include sustainability in your RFP? The article by Conferli - The conference matchmaking platform, co-edited by Maastricht Convention Bureau, emphasizes why sustainability should be a crucial consideration during the Request for Proposal process. In today's world, making sustainability a priority is not only a strategic move but also a necessary one! #Sustainability #MICEindustry #EventPlanning #FutureProof #associations #destinationmatching #GreenMeetings #RFP

🗯️Would you invest in a sector that has roughly doubled in size each decade since 1963? 📈 This is my main takeaway from reading the recently launched Beyond Borders – How Associations Business Events Bring the World Together by ICCA 📈Global association meetings evolution per number of meetings: 🚩1963-1972: 4.251 🚩1973-1982: 9.323 (+119%) 🚩1983-1992: 19.012 (+104%) 🚩1993-2002: 37.481 (+97%) 🚩2003-2012: 86.356 (+130%) 🚩2013-2022: 107.826 (+25%) By now, there should not be any doubt of the exponential impact the meetings industry has in the development of our societies. Plenty of proofs, zero doubts. Eugenia Powell Maria Oriani Diana Rodriguez, CMP Tatiana Orozco, CIS Cintia Mari Hayashi, CEM FIEXPO Latin America Clara I. Heredia Viana Paola Andrea Piza Cossio Catalina G. Denisse Mac Cubbin Claudio Sances Olivares Other interesting facts include: 🤖Technology meetings went from 13% (340) of market share in 1963 to 25% (19.451) in 2022 🧑⚕️Medical meetings remain The Queen👑in number of meetings worldwide 🎓Universities went from hosting 16% (179) of meetings in the 70's to hosting 30% (18.027) in 2010's 🏨Hotels have 40% of the market share in number of meetings 🏢Convention Centers have 20% of the market share, with the most room for growth 🎯New niche sectors are creating new meetings each year About the report format (delivery): 💻Combining historical data, and a new structure with an innovative design to showcase the opinion of so many industry and non-industry professionals, truly enhances the user experience and ROI 📺Stay tuned for a deeper dive on the 60 year evolution of association meetings in emerging markets🌎🌍🌏 👇🏽You can find the full report in the original post. #meetingsandevents #meetingsmeanbusiness #iccaworld #businessevents

🌟 Returning to Rotterdam after seven successful editions, Smart Digital Ports 2024 promises two days packed with cutting-edge content, featuring insights from the world’s most advanced ports and showcases of the latest digital technologies revolutionizing port operations. Here’s why you can’t miss it: 🔹 Engaging Panel Discussions: Participate in lively debates with industry leaders on a variety of topics and technologies. 🔹 Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from top executives at the forefront of port innovation, sharing their strategies and experiences. 🔹 Unmatched Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers during dedicated networking sessions and an opening drinks reception the evening before the conference begins. 🔹 Comprehensive Content: Explore critical topics and technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency, security, sustainability, and overall operational effectiveness and many more. Be part of an event designed to support continuous industry improvement, knowledge sharing, and strategic collaboration. Smart Digital Ports 2024 is your opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving maritime landscape. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4bJqj6l 📅 24-25 September 2024 📍 #Rotterdam, #Netherlands #SmartPorts2024 #MaritimeInnovation #PortTechnology #DigitalTransformation

📢 Smart Digital Ports of the Future Europe is back 24th- 25th September in Rotterdam this year!! Two days of insights from the world’s most advanced ports and the #digital technologies transforming #port operations. 🚢 A great opportunity to discuss several critical topics and technologies to enhance efficiency, #security, #sustainability, and overall operational effectiveness such as collaboration, #digitalisation and #smart technologies, #connectivity, autonomous #technology & #drones, #decarbonisation, #cybersecurity and more. It's a great opportunity to connect and build a great business partnerships, which will help the #maritime industry thrive in a world where technology is constantly developing to enable an increase in efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. 📝 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/grS5ZT7i #SDP2024 #SmartPorts2024

🌿 Why include sustainability in your RFP? The article by #conferli, co-edited by Leuven Convention Bureau, emphasizes why #sustainability should be a crucial consideration during the Request for Proposal (#RFP) process. In today's world, making sustainability a priority is not only a strategic move but also a necessary one!

🌟 I am truly honored to speak at the European Summit of Operational Excellence and Business Transformation in Vienna next week! This event provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase @Lookout channel operational strategies and methodologies aimed at optimizing processes and enhancing performance management. I look forward to learning from my peers about innovative AI approaches and discussing how we can drive success through innovative solutions within our industries. Together, we can drive meaningful change and achieve operational excellence! See you there! 💚🙌 #OperationalExcellence #BusinessTransformation #ContinuousImprovement #AI #ViennaSummit

“Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships”, Michael Jordan said once. 🏀🏆 The quote of the greatest basketball player of all time was mentioned by an organization leader at last week’s Information Security and Protection & Resilience conference in Barcelona. And I’m sure it echoed in many of my colleagues’ minds. We see it during our day-to-day work, felt it during the crisis of the past years, and it will always continue to impact us. At the heart of our accomplishments lies not only the expertise of each of our team members and our robust standards and procedures, but more importantly the strength of our bond and the synergy in our collaboration. Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to come together with colleagues from around the globe in the vibrant city of Antoni Gaudí's city for the annual conference organized by Allianz Technology for the experts in Protection & Resilience. The event served as the perfect platform to exchange ideas, share projects, discuss expectations, and set targets. 💼 Above all, it brought us all together, as Allianz Services experts from all around the world connected with their peers in Allianz Technology in a context that was both formal during the engaging conference sessions and informal during the many networking opportunities we had. 🌎 This included activities such as exploring less-known paths of the city, jogging in the early hours of the morning for a fresh start, visiting main street attractions, and enjoying delicious Mediterranean dishes. Acknowledging best practices and leveraging innovative concepts could be part of the drive of moving further, but the real fuel of a successful organization is definitely teamwork. That’s how we’re paving the way for continued success and resilience in the face of future challenges. 🚀 #OneAllianz #AllianzServices #AllianzTechnology #TeamSuccess #GlobalCollaboration #Innovation #BarcelonaConference #ResilienceInAction

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 As we watch the U.S. election results unfold, it brings to mind our own recent whirlwind trip across the United States. Kicking off with IMEX America in Las Vegas, which is about the largest trade show in North America, where we connected with industry leaders and innovators from around the world. This year’s IMEX show was especially inspiring, filled with forward-thinking discussions on sustainability, technology integration, and strategies to make events even more impactful. We made some fantastic new friends and gained fresh insights to bring back to Handdels. After IMEX, our journey took us to Seattle, the home of Boeing and Microsoft. We met with a number of other key partners and these meetings were invaluable as we explored new ways to streamline logistics solutions for tech and aerospace—a critical step as we expand our offerings to meet the unique needs of every sector. We flew to New Jersey on the East Coast and New York. We connected up with more partners and clients, paving the way for exciting developments in 2025. We travelled over 8,000 miles, across the U.S.A., where politicians of all beliefs and philosophies will continue to come and go, and each of our meetings reaffirmed our commitment to delivering seamless logistics solutions worldwide. No matter what happens on the political stage, business is at the heart-beat of any nation. We are ready to meet any challenge and help you to deliver to your brand both locally and right across the globe. New opportunities are already being met by our team, as we move toward 2025. 🌍 #LogisticsExperts #LogisticsExpert #USAElection2024 #voting

🌍 Ready to future-proof your association conferences? Our newest article reveals that integrating sustainability into the RFP process is not just a trend—it's a critical strategy for the future of our industry! 🌟 By prioritizing sustainability, associations can: ▶️ significantly reduce their environmental impact ▶️ enhance their reputation ▶️ meet the growing demands of stakeholders. Discover how leveraging insights from Conferli and adopting best practices from Leuven Convention Bureau, VISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau, Maastricht Convention Bureau, Go Vilnius and Visit Bruges Convention Bureau can ensure sustainability is a decisive factor in the RFP process. This approach leads to more successful and responsible events, keeping you competitive and relevant in a rapidly evolving industry. But sustainability is more than just eco-friendly practices—it's about fostering long-lasting, diverse, and inclusive partnerships that work for everyone. Let's redefine event planning together! 🔗 Read the full article and sign up ( for free) on Conferli to stay ahead of the curve: https://lnkd.in/e5e6B5B #Sustainability #MICEindustry #EventPlanning #FutureProof #associations #destinationmatching #GreenMeetings #RFP