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1st of April 2021

UIA Round Table Asia-Pacific 2021 – hosted by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB)

Union of International Associations (UIA) Round Table Asia-Pacific 2021 – hosted by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB)

UIA’s 9th Associations Round Table Asia-Pacific on 21 & 22 October 2021 will take place as a hybrid event at the Congres Square Nihonbashi in Tokyo, Japan 

The Associations Round Tables are organized annually by the Union of International Associations (UIA). The Round Tables, that are the core of UIA’s education project, provide an opportunity to learn through networking and through practice, to meet other international associations and share experience and knowledge.

30th of March 2021

The Union of International Associations (UIA) launches an extraordinary survey of international associations

19th of March 2021

Save the Dates: European Association Summit 2021; The Future Is NOW!

Save the Dates: European Association Summit 2021; The Future Is NOW!

Save the Dates: European Association Summit 2021; The Future Is NOW!
Educational congress. Associations are at the crossroads for designing their future role in society and business. COVID-19 has
10th of March 2021

UIA Survey 2021– COVID-19 Impact on International Association Meetings

26th of February 2021

GeoProgress Global Forum (GGF) 2021

GeoProgress Global Forum (GGF) 2021 on: BUILDING THE I.E.F. - International Environment Fund. For a fair International Environmental System.

This initiative - promoted since 2016 by the GeoProgress Journal, published by Geoprogress, a non-profit research organization - is focusing in 2020 and 2021 on some key issues for sustainable global development.

26th of February 2021

FAIB 2021 Calendar of events, international association topics

19th of February 2021

International Terminology Summer School 2021 Online (TSS2021)

International Terminology Summer School 2021 Online (TSS2021)
Dates: 1-4 July 2021, plus free Bonus-Day 30 June Pre-TSS Day about Terminology Resources.

Website: https://www.termnet.eu/tss2021

The International Terminology Summer School
16th of February 2021

MAI offering in-person and hybrid meeting services in Brussels


12th of February 2021

18 Feb 2021: FAIB WEBINAR | HR matters under the current circumstances

FAIB WEBINAR | HR matters under the current circumstances

Speakers: Christophe Delmarcelle, Partner at DEL-LAW & FAIB Associate member, together with Florence Bindelle, SG Europeanissuers & FAIB Vice-president.
 
Topic:  Continuing to work during a pandemic despite the lockdown and all safety measures enacted by the authorities raises a lot of practical and legal questions

22nd of January 2021

Lancement en ligne de l'exposition N'OUBLIONS PAS / LEST WE FORGET Exhibition Online Launch | 25/01 - 16:00

Événement en ligne
Lancement de l'exposition
N'oublions pas
de Luigi Toscano

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8th of April 2021

Practical information for those planning an event in Finland

Finland Convention Bureau has collected practical information for those planning an event in Finland. The page includes information on general health and safety measures, arriving and moving around, safety protocols in venues, and coronavirus situation update.

8th of April 2021

BITEC offers COVID-19 Insurance for Meeting Package

Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) reaffirms their premier world-class standard by offering a comprehensive meeting package with an offer for a COVID-19 insurance by Asia Insurance. Customers will receive 30-day COVID-19 cover starting from a participated date, which including coverage of up to THB 500,000 for medical expenses due to injury or sickness from the pandemic. This comprehensive package is available
31st of March 2021

CONNECT announces Tampere, Finland as 2022 host city

The Airport Agency announces that the 18th CONNECT Route Development Forum will be hosted by Business Tampere, from Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th February 2022. Supporting the aviation industry for the past 17 years, the first and much awaited face-to-face event of 2022 is set to help drive the recovery process of the aviation industry.

22nd of March 2021

Finland is named the happiest country in the world - 4th year in a row

The Finns have long been considered to lead one of the happiest lifestyles, resulting in Finland having been named the happiest country in the world by the United Nations World Happiness Report in 2018, 2019, 2020 – and 2021. 

17th of March 2021

Finnish Sauna: relaxation, health and connecting with nature

Finnish people associate the sauna with relaxation, conversation, health and connecting with nature. “Sauna culture in Finland” is now on the Unesco list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 

11th of March 2021

BITEC stimulates digital innovation to empower Thai organisers to the global stage

To push business beyond boundaries, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), the leading venue in Thailand and Southeast Asia, introduces full range of technology for online conference and meeting, allowing for transition into the new normal digital age, answering the needs of Thai and foreign event organisers.


10th of March 2021

Sustainable Travel Finland labelled venues and hotels for meetings & events

Finland’s untouched and pristine nature is at the core of Finnish life and its sanctity is paramount for us Finns. Living sustainably and in harmony with the environment is deep-rooted here and is an essential element of responsible meetings and events organized in Finland.

24th of February 2021

2020 Work Report and 2021 Work Plan of ISU

2020 Work Report

17th of February 2021

Messukeskus Helsinki wins the bid for No-Dig 2022 conference

For the first time, the international No-Dig 2022 conference brings together experts in trenchless techniques from around the world to Finland. The event, organised at Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre 3 – 5 October 2022, is hosted by the Finnish Society for Trenchless Technology.

15th of February 2021

Destination Poland – a new source of information about incentive travel in Poland

Poland Convention Bureau of Polish Tourism Organisation in cooperation with SITE Poland introduced a new tool dedicated to the promotion of Poland. Built around the offer of municipal and regional convention bureaux plus the resources, expertise and experience of Poland Convention Bureau and SITE Poland, it joins the Poland Online Site Inspection catalogue as the latest solution targeting the MICE sector.

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