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Conference Destinations Compete With Academic Firepower

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This annual report ranks convention destinations on the number of intellectual leaders that are part of governing bodies of international associations. London tops the 2021 city ranking, followed by Paris, Tokyo, Beijing and New York. The post Conference Destinations Compete With Academic Firepower appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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Scottish cities account for 24% of all major association meetings in the UK

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Scotland is bucking the trend with the number of major association events held in 2018 up 5% from 2017, despite the UK dropping two places in the latest ICCA Country and City Statistics report for total number of international association meetings. Where ideas become legend”.

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ExCeL London announces significant investment in technology infrastructure

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Following a run of successful events and relocations in 2019, ExCeL London has announced significant investment in its technology infrastructure. This year, ExCeL will play host to over 400 events, welcoming four million visitors to a diverse range of world leading exhibitions, corporate events and association meetings.

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ABPCO and Lime Venue Portfolio Partner to ask if the industry is ‘Making Legacy A Thing?’

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The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has joined forces with Lime Venue Portfolio and The Imperial War Museum London to produce a live discussion on how legacy is changing the way major events are produced.

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BMA House places itself as a leading London hybrid venue

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As part of ongoing investment in the services most needed by clients, BMA’s expert technicians have created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that reflect ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry. These upgrades will ensure BMA House’s place as a leading London hybrid venue.

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Scottish Cities flying high in ICCA rankings

Prestige Events Magazine

Glasgow and Edinburgh are the UK’s second and third most popular events destinations, with only London ranking above them in the UK, according to the latest ICCA Country – and City – rankings. Glasgow ranks 27 th in the world for number of international association meetings held (54) and Edinburgh ranks 30 th with 52.

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ABPCO reveals content for inaugural Festival of Learning

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ABPCO (the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers) has announced details of the content line up for the Festival of Learning taking place from 1 st -9 th December, sponsored by GES. Register here – [link]. Registration is open at [link]. For more information about ABPCO visit www.abpco.org.