Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world
Trends and Research

Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world

Education
Agency
Corporate
Association
ESG – environmental, social and governance
Leadership
Thursday, May 22, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007
English
About

A comprehensive analysis of the current and up-coming changes in the global business events world, offering valuable insights for industry leaders, meeting planners and association representatives. The BestCities Global Alliance discusses the latest and most significant environmental, economic, political, legal, social and technological factors affecting global business events.

Learning outcomes:

Gain a deeper understanding of the factors that are affecting business events on a macro level in EMEA, the Americas and APAC

Learn strategies to navigate these complexities successfully

Gain a deeper understanding of the power of working with an alliance

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 Credits

* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour

* CSEP Approved

Speakers

Karina Soraya Lance

Associate Vice PresidentDubai Business Events

Tara Miller

Director of Global SalesDestination DC

Bettina Reventlow-Mourier

Deputy Convention DirectorCopenhagen Convention Bureau

Julia Swanson

Chief Executive OfficerMelbourne Convention Bureau

Moderators

Loren Christie

Managing DirectorBestCities Global Alliance