“Where Currents Meet” will bring the global incentive travel community together, building on a successful year of research, education and connection for the SITE community The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has opened registration for SITE Global Conference 2027, taking place in Vancouver, Canada, from 1–4 March. Under the theme “Where Currents Meet”, the conference will explore how people, technology and place are shaping the future of incentive travel. The a

International summit brings offshore expertise to the city for discussions on safety, skills, innovation and sustainability Antwerp will welcome hundreds of international marine industry leaders and technical specialists when the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) holds its Global Summit at A Room with a ZOO on 28–29 October 2026. The association’s flagship event will bring together the people responsible for delivering offshore projects around the world,

Screen International’s 2026 UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow photographed at central London venue BMA House is continuing to build its profile as a location for film, television and photography after hosting the portrait shoot for Screen International’s 2026 UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow. The shoot took place after the opportunity was introduced to BMA House by Film London. Members of this year’s cohort were photographed across a selection of the venue’s historic interiors and

Ottawa Tourism, The Hague Convention Bureau and Rogers Centre Ottawa brought international association buyers together at the annual H2O breakfast at IMEX America last week, using the recent Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding as a clear example of what destination collaboration can achieve. The breakfast provided an informal and focused opportunity for association planners to meet representatives from both destinations and explore how their teams c

New partners and a successful Seattle Exchange culminate in the Network’s largest IMEX America presence, with Dublin announced for Exchange 2027 DMC Network has hailed 2026 as its strongest year yet, following its largest-ever presence at IMEX America and a year of carefully considered growth across its global community of independent destination management companies. In Las Vegas, 25 partners joined the Network’s stand, with a further 38 partners meeting clients on other sta

Magenta Security Services has been named a finalist in two categories at the Security & Fire Awards for Excellence 2026, recognising both its security provision and its commitment to responsible business. The company is shortlisted for Security Guarding Company of the Year, under £30 million annual turnover, and Security or Fire ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) Champion. The double shortlisting brings together two longstanding priorities for Magenta: delivering dependab

Fifteen years of relationship-building, sector expertise and international partnerships are ensuring Canada's capital converts interest into future business As the city celebrates winning URSI GASS 2032, Ottawa Tourism has reported a 50% increase in international association enquiries across the last year, as organisations take a fresh look at destinations that best match their priorities, budgets and appetite for risk. The figure was revealed by Ottawa Tourism at IMEX Americ

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) today launched the 2026 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) at IMEX America. Produced with research partner Oxford Economics, the study draws on responses from 2,100 incentive travel professionals and examines how buyers and suppliers are adapting to geo-political instability, changing costs, destination priorities and new technology. The headline picture is one of relative stability amid

Antwerp is preparing to welcome around 400 dental professionals and researchers for Digital Dentistry Unlocked, the Digital Dentistry Society’s State of the Art Conference, at Hilton Antwerp Old Town on 16 and 17 October 2026. A day of workshops and society meetings will begin the programme on 15 October. The annual conference brings together an international community to examine how digital technology is changing dental care. This year’s programme covers AI-based imaging,

Invitation-only gathering connects clients directly with independent DMC leaders while showcasing the value of locally led destination expertise DMC Network has hailed its 2026 Exchange a major success following more than 1,000 one-to-one meetings and shared experiences in Seattle. Held from 10 to 13 September, the invitation-only gathering brought together a select group of 120 clients and DMC leaders from across the Network’s global community. The Exchange was designed to

Experienced incentive travel leader starts new role The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has appointed Rebecca Wright, CIS, CITP, as Interim CEO. The appointment follows a comprehensive process led by SITE’s Executive Committee and affirmed by the SITE International Board of Directors. Wright succeeds Annette Gregg and will lead the association while a separate search for a permanent CEO takes place. Wright is well known across the SITE community and brings more

The Eastside Rooms has been named Best Venue at the Memcom Excellence Awards 2026 for the second year running, building on its commitment to helping associations and membership organisations deliver inclusive, successful events. The Birmingham venue’s entry highlighted its approach to the whole delegate experience, combining flexible event spaces and specialist team support with practical improvements to accessibility, wellbeing and sustainability. Central to this work has be

Antwerp will welcome around 400 researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and innovators this week as OpenLivingLab Days 2026 brings the international Living Lab community to the city. The conference will take place at A Room with a ZOO on 30 September and 1 October, followed by field visits on 2 October. The annual flagship event of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), co-organised with LiCalab – Living and Care Lab hosted by Thomas More, explores how new ideas can be

Barbican Business Events has underlined the flexibility of the Centre's spaces after welcoming Susan Fang back for a second consecutive Spring/Summer show during London Fashion Week. The designer presented her latest collection, titled Air•Illusion on Friday 18 September on the Lakeside Terrace, using the fountains, elevated walkways and Brutalist architecture as part of an outdoor catwalk setting. A bespoke layout placed guests around five circular structures on the western

Lend-a-Lanyard program, sustainable menu and a new Ottawa Therapy Dogs partnership bring practical benefits for organisers and delegates Rogers Centre Ottawa is expanding the range of wellbeing and corporate social responsibility focused initiatives available to conference organisers, introducing practical new ways to support more thoughtful, sustainable and welcoming events. A recent example was seen at the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) Annual Conference 2026. The event

New tailored sessions connect event themes with stories of innovation, engineering, technology and social change British Motor Museum Meetings & Events is giving organisers the opportunity to make members of its curatorial team part of their conference programme through a new range of tailored content sessions. From a short welcome that establishes a strong sense of place to a specialist presentation or facilitated session, the content will be developed around the objecti

Georgia destination management specialist joins DMC Network, bringing deep local expertise across Georgia and South Carolina Coast DMC Network has announced Juice Studios as its newest member, strengthening the Network’s presence in the US with an established independent destination management company serving Georgia and South Carolina Coast. The appointment builds on DMC Network’s recent repositioning around its global promise, “We’re Here for You,” and its commitment to com

Programme includes the 2026 Incentive Travel Index launch and SITE NITE North America, where more than 1,500 incentive travel professionals are expected to attend. SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) will bring its latest research, professional development and global community together at IMEX America 2026, with activity in Las Vegas from 11 to 15 October. Highlights include the first presentation of the 2026 Incentive Travel Index, a conference and reception mark

Purpose-built venue marks five years since its first booking with figures that show the scale and variety of events it has brought to the city. Birmingham’s purpose-built conference and events venue, The Eastside Rooms, is celebrating five years since taking its first booking in 2021, having since welcomed thousands of meetings, conferences, dinners, training sessions, celebrations and exhibitions. Anniversary figures show that the venue has recorded 4,400 bookings, served 65

Teams can celebrate the year with drinks among Britain’s automotive story and festive dining in the rooftop Sky Suite The end of year festivities are an opportunity to pause, bring people together and celebrate what has been achieved - British Motor Museum Meetings & Events is inviting companies to do just that with its 2026 range of festive lunches and evening dining. Surrounded by cars that tell a story of innovation, engineering and social change, guests can enjoy a fe