The PCO - Issue #120 | Edition 5 (2025)

Issue 120 of the IAPCO PCO Magazine explores "Wellness-Centric Events: Listening to what participants really need"

14 Nov 2025

How do we design events that genuinely prioritise wellness and inclusivity? Wellness is no longer a "nice-to-have" but an essential part of the attendee experience. This goes beyond offering yoga breaks or healthy catering. It's about addressing the unspoken challenges they face. Think about offering onsite childcare to support parents attending conferences, creating quiet zones for those needing a break, or designing flexible schedules to combat event fatigue. How can PCOs move past traditional wellness ideas to create events that are truly transformative? Are we ready to break society taboos to meet these needs? And how can these initiatives impact engagement and ROI? 

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IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026

IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026, taking place from 16–19 March 2026, marks 10 years of IAPCO EDGE and returns to the city where the EDGE journey began.

This highly interactive three-day seminar is designed for meetings and events professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and grow their global networks.

Combining expert-led sessions, case studies and collaborative group work, the programme focuses on practical tools, current trends and actionable insights. The seminar faculty comprises world-leading industry professionals and long-standing leaders within IAPCO: Stephen Noble, Chair of the IAPCO Training Academy and General Manager Asia Pacific, The Conference Company; Mathias Posch, IAPCO Past President, Chair of the Accreditation Committee, and President & Partner, International Conference Services (ICS); and Jan Tonkin, IAPCO Past President and Founder & Advisor, The Conference Company.

More than a seminar, EDGE is about connection, teamwork and shared experience—delivered with the distinctive manaakitanga (warmth and hospitality) that makes Auckland and New Zealand unique.

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