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.
In her article in the Boardroom magazine Jimena Ruiz, IAPCO’s new council member and Chief of Staff at BTC Americas explores effective strategies for professional associations like IAPCO to enhance member engagement.
The article by Dr Ahmed El Shal, Chairman of ICOM Group and Head of the company’s executive board, for the Spanish edition of the Congresos magazine explores the transformative changes in the association meetings and events management industry, highlighting global trends and regional dynamics, particularly in the Middle East.
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.
For IAPCO, Marcel Ewals, MCI's Director of Association Solutions in APAC, discusses the challenges that associations face as they emerge from the pandemic and the need to diversify their revenue streams, emphasizing the importance of digital engagement.
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 article for the HQ magazine, IAPCO President-Elect and President and CEO of AFEA Congress, Sissi Lygnou highlights the importance of advocacy for the meetings industry, emphasizing the significant economic impact and legacy creation of association events, with the research showing the industry's $1.6 trillion contribution to global GDP.
Collaboration and stakeholder alignment are key to delivering exceptional events. K.I.T. Group’s “Glocal” approach merges global strategy with local expertise, ensuring impactful, sustainable solutions. By fostering partnerships, embedding ISO 20121 standards, and leveraging knowledge-sharing, events become transformative experiences that drive meaningful connections, measurable value, and long-term success in an interconnected world.
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.
Good governance ensures the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision, and accountability of an organisation. It demonstrates a willingness and ability to act in the best interests of the association, ensuring the operation of effective, open and ethical processes which adhere to the law and stand up to scrutiny. But what does that mean practically speaking?
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.
With the explosion of digital events during the pandemic, most associations have already gone global and expanded their reach. However, it is essential to understand that going global is a long-term strategy that requires rigorous research and review.
