Posts tagged 2018
SmithBucklin’s Nataki Hemmings Honored with International Association of Exhibitions and Events 20 Under 30 Award

SmithBucklin’s Nataki Hemmings Honored with International Association of Exhibitions and Events 20 Under 30 Award

SmithBucklin, the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other, is pleased to announce that the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) selected Event Coordinator Nataki Hemmings, CMP, for its 20 Under 30 award. This award recognizes up-and-coming event professionals who have demonstrated outstanding initiative…

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Rome welcomed the latest INCON University

Rome welcomed the latest INCON University

The latest INCON University and INCON Board meeting was recently held in Rome. The event was organised by AIM Group International and EGA Worldwide, both PCOs and part of the INCON Partnership. The great success of the program was possible due to the active support and collaboration of Roma & Lazio Convention Bureau and local partners.

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The next generation: How to engage young physicians. The best practices of AIM Group International

The next generation: How to engage young physicians. The best practices of AIM Group International

Increasing membership is one of the most common objectives of scientific and medical associations and congresses are a great time to achieve it. With Millennials entering the job market and Baby Boomers exiting, it is more and more crucial for Scientific Associations to involve young physicians to facilitate an easy handover…

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Carol McGury Named Chair of PCMA’s Education Foundation Board of Trustees

Carol McGury Named Chair of PCMA’s Education Foundation Board of Trustees

CHICAGO – SmithBucklin is pleased to announce that Carol McGury, Executive Vice President, Event and Education Services, has been elected as chair of the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) Education Foundation Board of Trustees. She and the other elected officers and trustees will immediately take office following PCMA’s Convening Leaders meeting Jan. 6-9 in Pittsburgh…

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ICCA names Arinex Founder Roslyn McLeod OAM an ‘Inspirational Woman’

ICCA names Arinex Founder Roslyn McLeod OAM an ‘Inspirational Woman’

Roslyn McLeod OAM, Arinex Founder and Chair, has been named one of the industry’s 10 most Inspirational Women by ICCA at the 57th Congress. The announcement was made by ICCA Immediate Past President Nina Freysen-Pretorius overnight, following nominations from the ICCA Board and Regional Chapter chairs…

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Mastering the Algorithm of Meaningful Exhibitions

Mastering the Algorithm of Meaningful Exhibitions

A successful exhibition starts with flawless design and seamless management. But the logistics themselves aren’t enough. Empowering exhibitors, sponsors and attendees to engage in relevant interactions is paramount to driving value and quality results. Yet, considering the ongoing transformation of the events industry and growing expectations regarding tech-powered experiences, it’s difficult to keep up the pace and deliver an innovative approach to exhibition management.

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AIM Group International celebrates 10 years of its Madrid Office and opens in Barcelona

AIM Group International celebrates 10 years of its Madrid Office and opens in Barcelona

Madrid – AIM Group International, a leading agency in the organisation of congresses, meetings and events, celebrates its 10th anniversary in Spain with its Madrid office and announces the opening of a new office in Barcelona. The announcement was made during the 10 Years Celebration Party held yesterday evening in Madrid, which involved clients, partners, providers, journalists and industry representatives…

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Choosing the best speaker for an event

Choosing the best speaker for an event

Successful events deliver unique, memorable experiences for event attendees, often with key, practical lessons which can be applied either at work or at home. INCON worked with Speaker’s Corner to deliver a new Executive Education session for the INCON leadership this year. Our speaker Adam Kingl who addressed strategic innovation, educated us, challenged us and inspired us to look at our management styles with a fresh perspective…

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MCI group acquire majority stake in One Communications & Marketing Group in the middle east

MCI group acquire majority stake in One Communications & Marketing Group in the middle east

DUBAI, UAE - MCI Group, the global leader in meetings, events, congresses, association management and strategic consulting acquires controlling interest in One Communications and Marketing Group (ONE CMG) – the holding company of Turret Media, Saluki Media,  tmh, ONE PR and ONE Digital – in the Middle East…

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INCON Knowledge Partner for Tourism Security Summit

INCON Knowledge Partner for Tourism Security Summit

The MICE industry needs to examine how to respond to challenges facing the industry in the current era of security instability, terrorism and crises. We also need to learn how to manage and recover from crises and what are the best practices in destination resilience…

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Winners announced of the Global Digital Infrastructure Award

Industry wide digital infrastructure award opens

Entries from leading meeting venues are expected for this year’s Global Digital Infrastructure Award which opened at IMEX America today. The global award is encouraging the development of best in class Digital Infrastructure in meetings venues around the world…

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Tourism Security Summit to address Destination Resilience

Tourism Security Summit to address Destination Resilience

The MICE industry needs to examine how to respond to challenges facing the industry in the current era of security instability, terrorism and crises. We also need to learn how to manage and recover from crises and what are the best practices in destination resilience. This latest INCON expert article looks at a 5-point plan for destination marketers and the broader tourism industry to manage security, perception and communications…

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SmithBucklin Board Chairman Henry Givray Named to Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders

SmithBucklin Board Chairman Henry Givray Named to Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON D.C. – SmithBucklin, the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other, is pleased to announce that Henry Givray, Chairman of the SmithBucklin Board of Directors and former President & CEO, has been selected by the Events Industry Council for its prestigious Hall of Leaders…

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Building a new international congress and boosting the fight against a rare disease

Building a new international congress and boosting the fight against a rare disease

MILAN - AIM Group International, a leading company in the organisation of congresses, meetings and events, presents a new Impact Story about the World Scleroderma Congress, the first international congress exclusively dedicated to this rare disease, built from scratch with the World Scleroderma Foundation several years ago. It ended up with a won challenge: five editions have been organised, the last one recently in Bordeaux, with great results…

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