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The Andong International Convention Center (ADCO), operated by the Korean Foundation for Cultural and Ethical Studies, aims to promote Andong as a leading MICE destination by attracting and hosting international conferences, exhibitions, and business events. The organization is committed to fostering the growth of Andong city's MICE industry, strengthening global networks, and enhancing the city’s international profile. Through the provision of high-quality facilities and professional services, ADCO supports successful event delivery while contributing to the local economy and cultural exchange. In addition, ADCO seeks to leverage Andong’s rich cultural heritage to create distinctive and competitive MICE content, positioning the city as a unique venue for international meetings and cultural experiences.

The Budapest Convention Bureau is a central player in the MICE ecosystem, aiming to position Budapest, along with the scenic Balaton region and Hungary’s major cities, as leading global congress destinations. While Budapest remains the most attractive MICE destination within Hungary, the countryside boasts large cities attracting international attention and partnerships. Committed to promoting the sustainability of the sector, recognizing the importance of environmental responsibility and social impact. By embracing sustainable practices, BUD CB contributes to the long-term viability and success of the industry. Through strategic event organization, business acquisition support, sales promotion, and continuous analysis of market trends, BUDCB endeavors to attract a greater number of international conferences, congresses, and other business events to Hungary. This comprehensive approach positions Hungary as an appealing destination for a wide range of MICE activities.

There are new worlds to be discovered in Sarawak, whether you’re organising a big international convention or hosting a dedicated workshop for a niche of professionals.

Services

Convention bidding: We are committed to provide full support when bidding takes place for an event in Sarawak. BESarawak and our bidding partners will manage the bidding process from start to finish, including strategy development, liaison and communications.

Developing new meeting: We provide professional advice, support and seed funding for non-profit organisations who wish to spearhead new conventions on topics of interest. To qualify for financial support, non-profit organisations must market the inaugural event beyond Sarawak and attract international delegates.

Delegates boosting: BESarawak is fully aware of the commitment needed to pull off a successful convention. That is why we are here to help. After all, the honour of winning a convention bid is good for the planner, for the organisation and for Sarawak. The success of conventions significantly lies in the number of delegates. So allow us to assist you in marketing and promoting your event to maximise delegate numbers.

Venue & vendor selection: BESarawak's database of venues throughout Sarawak is not only extensive, but also includes service providers for your diverse convention needs. This helps you make smart and informed choices for your event. We can even recommend suppliers, giving you access to fair quotations for goods and services. Need a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)? BESarawak can recommend a few to you.

Convention listing services: BESarawak can assist you in promoting and marketing your convention. Our objective is to help you attract more delegates. Effective promotion can also help secure increased sponsorship opportunities.

Chongqing Yuelai Liangjiang International Hotel & Convention Management Co.,Ltd. was established on March 9, 2012, it mainly undertakes the operation and management of Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center (Total of 51 meeting rooms that can be flexibly combined, with a total meeting area of 13,000 square meters), Chongqing Wyndham Hotel Chongqing Yuelai 5* (Total 390 Rooms.One 576 Ball Room,Gym,Spa,with luxury supporting services), Artyzen Habitat Hotel Chongqing Yuelai 4*(Total 378 rooms.500 of rooftop garden,Gym,Spa with suppo1ting services) and Yuelai Hotpot (The Restaurant with Traditional Chinese cuisine).

Making bright people brighter

At Conference Compass, we develop customizable mobile & web apps making events more inclusive, accessible, and engaging. And we serve some of the largest conferences worldwide.

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is located at the heart of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Designed as a “city within a city”, this 40-hectare (100-acre) site offers a stimulating environment within which one may work live, shop, visit and enjoy life.

The Centre was conceptually designed by Neuroformation Architects Malaysia and the Cox Group of Architects and Planners from Australia. Subsequent to Sunway Construction being awarded the Design and Build Contract, Akitek jururancang (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was engaged as their Design and Build Architect and given the challenging task to develop, enhance and bring these conceptual designs to life and fruition. The Centre is purpose-built for international, regional and local conventions, trade shows, public exhibitions, entertainment as well as weddings and private functions.

The facilities are supported by some of the most advanced technologies available. Data networking, structured cabling, wireless LAN, 3G telecommunication and digital audiovisual facilities allow delegates to access information on demand and stay connected with their home base. All spaces, whether for meetings or exhibits, are column-free and have moveable soundproof panels which afford flexible space for all types of events.

It's not just the hi-tech facilities that are setting a new benchmark for convention service in Malaysia, the in-house dedicated team of technical staff is always at hand to help make the most of the technology. In addition, the Chef and catering team ensure exceptional banquets featuring the best of local and international cuisine. Spectacular views of KLCC Park complete the sense of occasion at this prestigious venue.

The Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau is a partnership initiative of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and the Ethekwini Municipality to promote the meeting or business tourism services of the South African province of KwaZulu-Nataland the metropolitan area of Durban.The Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau began its operations on the 1 July 2010 and is thus still very much at its inception stage of development. It operates as a special division of Tourism KwaZulu-Natal. This entity provides the following business tourism support services together with its partners:

• Promotional materials;
• Educational trips and site Inspections;
• Supplier information and quotations;
• Social programmes;
• Pre and post tours and incentive packages;
• Assistance with congress bids;
• Convention publicity and delegate boosting;
• Destination display and promotion;
• Information kits and welcome packs for delegates;
• Shuttle services; and
• Identification of professional conference organiser (PCO) services.

Estonia is a fresh, innovative and easily accessible destination for international conferences, combining world-leading digital expertise, a strong academic community and compact, welcoming cities. Tallinn and Tartu are Estonia’s main hubs for scientific and association conferences, home to leading universities, research institutions and internationally recognised expertise across a wide range of fields.
Tallinn, Estonia’s capital and main international gateway, offers a broad choice of modern conference hotels, dedicated meeting venues, university facilities and distinctive historic and cultural spaces, with most venues, hotels, restaurants and attractions located within easy reach of one another.
Tartu, Estonia’s renowned university city and European Capital of Culture 2024, provides an inspiring academic setting with university conference facilities, modern hotels and event venues, all within a compact and highly walkable city centre.
The Estonian Convention Bureau offers international associations free, impartial advice and local expertise throughout the destination selection and bidding process. We can help identify suitable venues and accommodation, connect associations with universities, local hosts and professional partners, arrange site visits, provide destination materials and support competitive bids for bringing international conferences to Estonia.

Founded in 2004, GainingEdge operates from seven cities worldwide and has successfully delivered over 100 engagements across the globe. They have an excellent track record in association management consulting, establishment of new convention & visitor bureaus, capability development of existing bureaus, destination strategy, convention centre feasibility studies and in-market convention and incentive sales representation.

As a leader in the international business events market they offer access to benchmark performance data and best practices from around the world.

GainingEdge brings the expertise of a diverse group of professionals comprising association management expertise, business events market expertise, convention bureau operational expertise, business development expertise as well as convention centre expertise. Their professionals are frequent speakers at industry conferences, serve on advisory bodies and participate in industry initiatives on an international basis.

Their mission is to provide specialist consulting services globally that deliver competitive advantage and sustainable business to their clients.

Hangzhou International Expo Center is located in Qianjiang Century City, Xiaoshan District in Hangzhou, which is a capital city in China. The center is on the south bank of Qiantang River and to the east of the Third Qiantang River Bridge.

It is affiliated to Hangzhou Olympic and International Expo Center Xiaoshan Construction Investment Co. Ltd., and has been entrusted to North Star Events Group, the largest convention and exhibition output management group in China, for management and operation. On September 4th and 5th 2016, Hangzhou International Expo Center was used as the main venue for the G20 Hangzhou Summit, and it has been in service since October 2016.

The Center covers an area of 850,000 square meters. It is a complex with multiple business formats integrating tourism, meeting, exhibition, hotel, business and office, and has provided superior expectations for the creative operation of exhibition venues.

The center offers 61 conference rooms for large, medium and small-sized conferences. Among them, the Column-free Multi-function Hall, is the largest one in China, covering an area of 10,000 square meters. With the exhibition area of 90,000 square meters, it is able to accommodate 4,500 international standard exhibition booths and cater all kinds of special exhibitions. Hangzhou International Expo Center has unveiled a new area of the sixth generation of exhibition venues in China from hardware facilities to software services and from operation pattern to profit patter.

The Center is equipped with the very latest event and exhibition technologies, and has the staff who know how to use them. The professional in-house team can handle every requirement of exhibitions and conferences.

An ideal location at the heart of the Paris-London-Brussels triangle, the best possible access and plenty of public transport make metropolitan Lille the perfect place for your eco-friendly event.

Lille Grand Palais is an area of 45,000 m2 comprising:

• 3 auditoriums
• 4 exhibition halls
• 28 meeting rooms
• Zenith Arena.

With a capacity of between 50 to 4,500 people, you can organise events such as congresses, symposia, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, conventions, gala evenings, workshops, product launches, road shows, shareholder meetings, meetings, fashion shows and international events.

Organising an event in Lille Grand Palais in France means having an experienced team on hand to help. A team dedicated to you, making sure that everything runs smoothly and that all your demands are met! Our philosophy: work with us and share our skills to ensure you enjoy your event just the way you want it.

Lille Grand Palais has been the organiser/orchestrator of events since 2007. This expertise has been deployed for such evenings as Ladies After Work, congresses – such as the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Conference, NutrEvent, etc. We also organise exhibitions (public or professional) which have recently included the Lille Art Fair, Kids Park, the “ Créer” Trade Fair, the Personal Services exhibition, etc.

The main task of the Lucerne Convention Bureau, the business arm of the Lucerne Tourist Board, is to foster business tourism in the Lucerne - Lake Lucerne Region and to help its clients with all relevant requests.
The team of the Lucerne Convention Bureau offers its local knowledge and experiences free of charge to all event planners. Being the experts in the meetings- and congress industry in the Lucerne - Lake Lucerne Region we are happy to advise you with the aim of making your event a full success.

At the crossroads of Europe, in the South of the Netherlands, you’ll find Maastricht — a city of historic charm with excellent conference venues and easy accessibility. From here the Brightlands region unfolds. It’s one of the world’s smartest communities, where research and industry unite for real-world impact. With direct links to Belgium and Germany, this is your natural hub for international meetings.

Home to leading international conferences, this region thrives on the power of collaboration. More than 30.000 entrepreneurs, researchers and students work side by side in a unique ecosystem. Joined by world-renowned experts and driven by state-of-the-art R&D technologies, this community pushes boundaries. Multilingual, open minded and internationally connected — discover the four knowledge hubs near Maastricht where this ecosystem takes shape.

The Maastricht Convention Bureau will connect you to the right partners in science and hospitality. Backed by the regional government and local municipalities, they are the official convention bureau for the cities of Maastricht, Venlo, Sittard-Geleen, and Heerlen — a trusted non-profit with more than 40 years of expertise. As your gateway to venues, hotels, knowledge institutes, and local experts from both academia and industry, they open doors and create the right connections.

Established by the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, MyCEB's role is to further promote and position Malaysia internationally as the preferred destination for meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibition including major events. We are here to assist local and international meeting and event planners bid for, secure and stage their international events successfully in Malaysia.

MyCEB provides a range of complimentary support services for associations, corporations and event organisers:

Business Event Services

• Facilitating bids for regional and international conventions, incentives and corporate meetings.
• Advising and assisting meeting and event planners on availability of local products and services.
• Assisting business event owners with the selection and appointment of professional meeting and event management companies.
• Providing government liaison and contacts.
• Assisting with site inspections.
• Event promotion advice and assistance.
• Providing promotional materials.
• On-site event support programme including cultural shows, city tours and welcome kits for qualified groups.

International Event Services

• Facilitate bids for regional and international sports, arts, culture and lifestyle events.
• Assist with international marketing and packaging of selected home grown and home hosted events (subject to assessment criteria).
• Liaison with Government ministries to address issues impeding development of international events.

The State city of Riga’s representation in the Association is organized by MEET RIGA the official Riga City Convention Bureau / Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (LIVE RIGA). MEET RIGA is the official convention bureau of Riga city and a department of Investment and Tourism Agency of Riga. Our main task is to promote and establish Riga and Latvia as the perfect meetings and events destination in Northern Europe by assisting meeting and event organizers to find the most suitable local suppliers in the region. Riga has the right location, facilities and people to stage a successful congress or meeting. Riga is a compact Northern capital where no one is more than two handshakes away and nowhere takes long to get to. While urban and lively, the city boasts ample green pockets and calm havens, offering a pleasant environment for congresses, conferences, and training events. What’s more, MEET RIGA offers a competitive support scheme for event organisers who choose to host an event in the city. Why is Riga an Excellent Choice for Your Event? - Delegates can fly direct to Riga International Airport from over 100 destinations! Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich, Vienna, Helsinki and London are a quick hop away. Delegates from the Far and Middle East, Africa, North and South America will have just one layover at hubs like Frankfurt am Main, Paris CDG, Amsterdam, Vienna, Helsinki, Copenhagen or Istanbul. - Riga offers 13 500 hotel beds and several three – four-star properties are within walking distance of each other and major venues. Room rates include breakfast, wifi, and taxes. Most four-star properties are familiar and have experience with compliance and regulations for healthcare events. - Riga’s numerous venues range from minimalist hotel meeting rooms to revamped industrial heritage spaces and grand historical ballrooms. Largest conference Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija with capacity to host up to 1100 delegates. The ATTA Centre - the largest convention venue in the Baltics with capacity up to 3300 attendees. Architecture award-winning Hanzas Perons is a former cargo train station, and the trendy Teikums is a purpose-built events and co-working space. All venues are ready to handle high tech events and host hybrid formats. - The city’s universities train specialists in subjects ranging from Baltic Sea region studies to avionics engineering. Associations will find a wide pool of academics ready to take on the role of speaker, expert or co-organiser. - English is widely spoken, German and French are common too. - Co-funding is available! MEET RIGA runs a support scheme for associations hosting their event in Riga.

Norway boasts modern conference venues close to nature and a wide array of incentive activities that make for truly memorable meetings. If you are looking for an event guaranteed to inspire, invigorate and re-energise, you will find Norway is a natural choice.

Unique experiences

Norway offers a wealth of exciting incentive programmes for both small and large groups, and provides itineraries with a real sense of adventure and memorable activities that will stay with participants long after they return back home. Whether dog sledding under the northern lights, golfing in the midnight sun or spotting polar bears on Svalbard, an incentive meeting in Norway never fails to impress.

Stunning nature

Norway also boasts conference and meeting venues with nature right on their doorstep, bringing visitors closer to the great outdoors than any other destination. A great diversity of landscapes awaits, from deep fjords and rugged mountain peaks to vast snowy plateaus and a coastline dotted with thousands of islands. So wherever you choose to hold your event, you can expect a stunning backdrop.

A year-round destination

Norway is a year-round destination with warm summer days and a temperate winter climate (not as cold as many believe, thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream), meaning you can hold your conference or event here whatever the season. The midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter will lend your event an additional, unique dimension.

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Poland Convention Bureau offers a range of support services for event and meeting planners.

We provide two dedicated support programmes:

• The National Support Programme for the Meetings Industry in Poland

• The Promotional Support Programme for Meetings and Events in Poland

We strongly recommend working with certified professionals by the Poland Convention Bureau:

• Convention Bureaux in Poland

• Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs)

• Incentive Travel Companies (ITCs)

 

As a national convention bureau, we are pleased to offer tailored marketing support to enhance the visibility and success of your event.  Our support includes:

• Official recommendation letters

• Logos and branding assets

• High-resolution photos and videos

• Ready-to-use social media content

• Key information for press releases and websites

• Professional presentations

• Testimonials and case studies from previous successful events

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Professional Congress Organisers

Poland Convention Bureau - Polish Tourism Organisation runs the Recommendation Program for Professional Congress Organisers. Our Recommendation Program is addressed to companies which render congress services in Poland and have experience, equipment and qualified staff to organise congresses for 250 as well as 500 participants, and more.

List of certified PCOs

Asia’s robust economic growth has seen Singapore’s Business Travel and Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry continuing to thrive.

As an international convention city in the heart of Asia Pacific, Singapore offers world-class meeting facilities and infrastructure, with proximity to a wide range of accommodation options. Singapore is also easily accessible by your delegates, with Changi Airport being served by 100 airlines and connected to 170 cities across 50 countries and territories worldwide. Singapore has been awarded Global Top 3 Convention City and maintained for 22 consecutive years Asia’s Top Convention City in 2024 by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

Singapore has a strong track record of staging large-scale and prestigious conventions. Renowned medical meetings Singapore has hosted include the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2024, Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery 2025, and the upcoming Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2025, each of which attracted and will attract an attendance of between 2,000 to 5,000 international delegates.

Singapore is a cosmopolitan multicultural society, where delegates can discover endless possibilities to meet and network. An eclectic blend of East and West, Singapore’s rich tapestry of cultures and heritage presents diverse cuisines and a wealth of sights and sounds for delegates.

Here in Switzerland, we have a long tradition of bringing
people together to negotiate agreements, share know-
how, celebrate achievements, develop strategies and
dream up new ideas.

Today we can offer you some of the world’s finest meeting
venues: state-of-the-art facilities promising professional
expertise in all areas. You’ll enjoy an inspiring setting for
your gathering, along with all the benefits of a country
famous for its reliability and exacting standards.

We have a dedicated team of experts who know every
aspect of the meetings industry: let us help you make
your event a resounding success!

From world-class beaches, to ancient temples, to dazzling nighttime skylines, Thailand's got the destination that's perfect for your next business event.

When you hold your next convention in Thailand, you won't feel like you're working at all. A global destination with world-class venues, legendary hospitality, comprehensive service offerings and amazing accessibility, Thailand is the picture of pleasure. Whether you're networking in the midst of ancient temples, expanding your knowledge base under swaying palm trees or connecting with leaders in your field in Bangkok, Asia's most dynamic city, business and pleasure go hand-in-hand in Thailand.

With 11 stories above ground and 3 below, Tokyo's first convention and art center is a magnificent venue embracing a glass atrium and four buildings each housing a unique hall.

Located at the center of the nation’s capital, Tokyo International Forum is Tokyo’s largest convention and performing arts center. Imagine holding your event at Japan’s most sophisticated venue: the perfect choice for a variety of occasions, from international conferences and corporate events to live performances.

Equipped with 8 halls and 34 conference rooms of various sizes, including a theater with 5,012 seats and an exhibit hall of 5,000m2, Tokyo International Forum is sure to meet the requirements for your events.

Uganda Convention Bureau is the unit within Uganda Tourism Board set up to focus on growing the MICE sector in Uganda. 

Its fundamental role is to offer impartial advice, guidance and support to international meeting and event planners through every stage of planning. UCB plays an important strategic role in supporting Government goals for MICE tourism, increasing the country’s market share and thus helping drive the economic development agenda forward. 

A member of both ICCA and SITE, Uganda Convention Bureau adheres to international best practices for Convention Bureaus providing advisory services, pre- and post-bid support, destination expertise, event planning support and on-site services to clients.

Over a billion pounds has been invested in the city’s tourism product over recent years, from world-class venues and experiences, to brand new hotels, bars and restaurants . The Belfast business tourism product is trusted and the team at Visit Belfast always go the extra mile for clients, that is why Belfast was crowned Best Events destination by C&IT two years in a row.

Lonely Planet hailed the city the ‘Best region to visit in the World’. The city loves winning awards, but the best accolade of all is the happiness and success of clients who place their trust in us to deliver outstanding experiences.

Visit Belfast has an experienced team of business tourism professionals who offer free and impartial advice and support on all aspects of organising your conference, meeting or event in Belfast. 

To support tourism recovery, Tourism Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council and Visit Belfast have launched a major new £1m scheme to help associations to host their conference and meetings in Belfast.