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DUBAI ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2022 REGISTRATION OPENS; GLOBAL SPEAKERS LINED UP

Published: 13th December 2021

  Flagship event of Dubai Association Conference to take place on 21 February 2022 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, within Expo 2020 Dubai site Under patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…

The December 2021 PCO is out

Published: 8th December 2021

The latest edition of the PCO is out, and is all about sustainability. Find practical tips to walk the talk, and read case studies from our members. Happy readings! The PCO December…

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ADJUSTING TO THE NEW NORMAL

Published: 19th May 2021

Ajay Bhojwani, Managing Director, MCI Middle East, argues that only organisations that are able to adapt to the new world’s order and fast-changing environments will survive as we grapple with the new reality where there are far more “unknown-unknowns” than “known-knowns”. Two case studies provide some solutions.

New Paths to Sustainability, not just Survive, but Thrive

Published: 12th May 2021

Sustainability of an association has been at the core of its management strategies. The persisting topic proves, admitting unwillingly, the lack of it or unsuccessful efforts to reach it. Even the best performing associations may still face a plethora of challenges in times of change, and recognise the need for adaptation. Author: Meg Hsieh, Marketing Specialist of GIS Group, Taiwan

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The PCO - News from the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers - December 2021

Sustainability edition - How to walk the talk?

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The PCO - News from the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers IAPCO September 2021

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The PCO - News from the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers IAPCO July 2021

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The PCO - News from the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers IAPCO May 2021

We have much to be proud of. This packed issue looks back at what has been achieved and forwards to what is to come. With a new team at IAPCO the future looks bouyant. Just some of the on-point articles include Bringing Virtual Events to the next Level; Mental Fitness; Technology Enabling, not Replacing; and much more: upcoming education, event news, member headlines and partner messaging.

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IAPCO and AIPC release research paper on hybrid events

On December 2nd, IAPCO and AICP released a research paper on hybrid events, as part of their alliance announced on October 25th. The document provides a unique insight on how the industry’s approach to hybrid has evolved, the challenges addressed and the ones still to be tackled, and it offers a view on the possible avenues ahead of us.

IAPCO forms a new destination partnership with the City of Athens

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Disruptive Ideas - Accelerating success and delegate engagement

The Emirates Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery hoped to raise awareness on the rising epidemic that is facing the Region in hopes of creating viable solutions to avoid and reverse the effects of obesity. MCI set about introducing innovative ideas to be introduced into the congress programme.

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Association Bid Guidelines Template - for a Hybrid Congress

NEW! A guide to help Associations update their own Bid Guidelines to ensure hybrid meeting requirements are considered.

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The Right PCO

Guidelines to assist an International Association in the appointment of a PCO for their meeting

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Bidding

Bidding for a Congress: working with the team, the steps required and some sound advice on the approach

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Request for proposals

RfP template for appointing a PCO for an international and national meeting

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