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Latest news for association event planners, covering UK and international destinations, venues, technology, corporate social responsibility and trends.

Vienna wins two major association congresses »

The European Renal Association and the European College of Sport Science will both hold their annual congresses in Vienna in 2016.

Uefa's Tzivanidis appointed to International Olympic Committee »

Uefa's Panos Tzivanidis has been appointed to head up events at the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

ICC Birmingham wins three international association events »

Three international association congresses will take place at the ICC Birmingham from 2014 to 2016, attracting more than 3,000 delegates and generating £4.8m for the local economy.

Abu Dhabi launches convention bureau »

Abu Dhabi's new convention bureau will offer financial support to attract more international association events.

Round-up: 10 new developments in Thailand »

Thailand's MICE industry enjoyed a buoyant year in 2012 with MICE visitors up by 6 per cent. Here's an overview of what's happening in Thailand

ICCA 'Internationalisation' debate to take place during Confex »

A roundtable debate on internationalisation for the association market will be hosted by the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA) UK and Ireland Chapter during Confex Week.

Eventia and IVCA set deadline for merger »

Eventia and the IVCA have set an early April deadline for members to vote on a merger between the two associations.

New convention centre opens in Brisbane »

The Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) has opened in Brisbane.

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Q&A: Revenue generation with Brian Smith, Glass and Glazing Federation

ASAE president on mergers and the irrational fear of virtual events

Question time: Steven Yeats, CEO, The British Cardiovascular Society

Event 'ownership': Engaging all stakeholders

Q&A: Revenue generation with Brian Smith, Glass and Glazing Federation

Brian Smith discusses the association's events, revenue-generating services and his favourite conference venues

ASAE president on mergers and the irrational fear of virtual events

Technological advances are a benefit, not a threat, to today's associations, says ASAE president, John H. Graham IV.

Question time: Steven Yeats, CEO, The British Cardiovascular Society

The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) has signed a five-year deal with Manchester Central to host its annual conference from 2014 to 2018.

Event 'ownership': Engaging all stakeholders

With a new study suggesting event 'ownership' is vital to the future success of exhibitions, Alison Ledger considers the implications for associations.

Rant: Conference Chairs

Rob Davidson on num bums and buttock-breaking conference seating

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