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IAPCO President Sarah Markey-Hamm's interview published in TTGmice. In the interview, Sarah talks about her new appointment as IAPCO President and the immediate and long-term objectives for the association. She gives her views on the future of APAC’s business events industry and how IAPCO can help PCOs.

IAPCO President Sarah Markey-Hamm shares insights on Asia-Pacific's strengths, talent retention, and the crucial need for a consistent global message. In an interview with TTG Asia discussing the future of the meetings industry at the link, Sarah discussed the continued allure of Asia-Pacific and Australia for meetings.

Our new president Sarah Markey-Hamm was invited by Headquarters magazine to talk about the challenges and struggles for the association shrouded in an unstable economy but with new assets on the table. In the interview at the link, Sarah delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by associations in an evolving economy.

In the latest issue of Boardroom Magazine, Sarah Markey-Hamm, IAPCO’s Immediate Past President, co-authors “Global Voices, Global Impact” with Toni Brearley, CEO of AuSAE, exploring how international associations can lead meaningful advocacy that elevates industries and unites global communities.

In her Op-Ed, IAPCO President Sarah Markey-Hamm discusses the path to a sustainable recovery for the events industry amid the pandemic's impact. She emphasizes the need to understand regional nuances and individual challenges, which vary across IAPCO's extensive global membership. The article highlights the sector's substantial economic impact, exceeding 13.5 billion euros, and the role of sustainability in the industry's future.

Leonie Trogus, Sales & Marketing Coordinator at IAPCO Member Congrex Switzerland explores the shifting landscape of event formats. While virtual and hybrid formats were once seen as the future, it's now clear that the true potential of events lies in blending digital technology with face-to-face interaction.

This article, part of a special partnership with IAPCO and Boardroom, was written by Anne Lesca, DPO, Risk & Compliance Officer, MCI Group; Edouard Duverger, Chief Information Officer, MCI Group, and Juliano Lissoni, Managing Director, MCI Canada.

Not-for-profit associations can and should remain at the forefront of the fight against environmental-related global issues through their own organisations’ actions.  From climate change to deforestation, such organizations have been instrumental in creating awareness, shaping policies, and mobilizing public action. But such associations must, importantly, encourage and support their individual members to take personal ownership and responsibility in order to achieve mass adoption.