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Technology has enabled us to achieve remarkable things, to work and learn remotely, which was essential during the pandemic. It has also made communication more efficient, instantly connecting us with people across the globe. As our regular Mark Levin tells us: “leaders in the association management understand the enormous potential of AI to improve our members' experiences. However, it will take some time to analyse its long-term effects on our organisations.” AI-generated content can be a fantastic game-changer, but there are significant downsides. As you can read in our conversation with the MCI Canada director, Juliano Lissoni, MSc these applications and digital facilitators are already altering human intellectual structures in their interaction with the environment. AI can simplify your life, automate tedious tasks, and help you quickly generate ideas, but it cannot replace human insight, creativity, and emotional intelligence. “One of the (improving) areas definitely involves the attendees’ experience at events. I feel that mass personalisation is where we shall see the most significant impact,” predicts Veemal Gungadin, CEO of the event tech agency, Gevme. In this November's HQ #117, we try to offer an overview of this phenomenon and a future direction for this rapidly evolving cloud world with its inherent complexities and compromises. We caught up with Göteborg & Co to highlight their new digital visitor guide and the need for hybrid solutions; stopped by South Korea with the Korea Tourism Organization to see how this nation is facilitating innovation in the local events landscape; invite you to tap into market trends from our technology partners, Cvent and ExpoPlatform; also, find out a wealth of information from our association partners, AIPC, Kenes Group and the World PCO Alliance, on data management for #associations, medical education through AI simulation courses and the relevance of hybrid formats. https://lnkd.in/dSWx2vkd #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #HybridWorld #Associations #EventProfs #Conferences #Conventions #PCOs #DMOs #ConevntionBureaux #meetingsandevents #businessevents

How many international conferences can claim to attract names like Jane Goodall, Cher, Sir Bob Geldoff, Angela F. Williams, Margaret Atwood, David Suzuki, Yoshua Bengio and Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau? Because that’s what One Young World did last week in #Montréal, alongside a truly inspirational roster of lesser known but just as groundbreaking young international activists, scientists, engineers, politicians and peacemakers. with Business and Sports Events Montréal https://lnkd.in/dXCvDqpA

In 2022, Elena Gerstmann, PhD, FASAE, CAE and her wife, Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, attended a conference in a US state that had recently passed an anti-LGBTQ+ policy. Both wondered if they should boycott the conference, until they realised: wouldn't it be better to create a platform that would help delegates donate their money to offset expenses that went against their core values? Thus was born SocialOffset, a non-profit organisation that offers a conscious alternative by facilitating donations to local charities. Below, we speak to Elena about her social activism: https://lnkd.in/dRswRS3g

Following the launch of its New Strategic Plan in August 2024, HQ sat down with Cameron Unz Curtis, CMM, CAE (She/Her/Hers), Executive Director of the The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association. Curtis shared insights in this article on key initiatives and priorities designed to promote collaboration, increase membership and create an inclusive environment where the LGBTQIA2+ community and their allies feel accepted and valued. https://lnkd.in/dT8kkJBJ

City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA and Destinations International, issued the “Global Accessibility Report”, a collaborative research effort offering a foundational understanding of the global initiatives around accessibility. The report was released at the GDS-Forum & CityDNA Autumn Conference 2024 in #Bruges, Belgium. https://lnkd.in/dZF5QRsM

Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2025 is your gateway to global success. Connect with a diverse range of international exhibitors and attendees, forge new partnerships, and expand your business horizons. Network with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build lasting relationships. From thought-provoking keynote speeches to interactive workshops and engaging networking sessions, AIME 2025 offers a diverse range of experiences tailored to your needs. Explore the latest technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative solutions shaping the future of the events industry. Invest in your future. Register for AIME 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/drCcca9q

BESydney has been announced as the host partner for the 59th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology - SIOP 2027 as well as the 39th WCA - World Congress of Audiology in 2030. #Sydney https://lnkd.in/dscwyiuT

Belinda Moore is Head of Strategic Membership Solutions, Advisory Board Chair of the Answers for Associations, and has worked in the sector for over 30 years. Her expertise lies in rapidly changing operational scenarios in the association ecosystem, innovations to advance legacy objectives, and aligning membership programmes with these objectives: “I spend a significant amount of time each week presenting to Board members with the sole purpose being to inspire them to action.” In this interview for HQ, she sets out what's in store for associations, their members and their sectors? Read on for some clues... https://lnkd.in/d4_2wRyv

AIPC has announced fourteen successful applicants for its 2025 AIPC Future Shapers programme, which commences next month. https://lnkd.in/dR-AAAXN

In a significant step for Prague's MICE sector, the Faculty of International Relations of the Prague University of Economics and Business and the Prague Convention Bureau have entered into an exclusive cooperation agreement, marking a new chapter of opportunities for students and professionals in a dynamically evolving local industry. Check out the details of this partnership down here: https://lnkd.in/dxfhDECV