Planning researchers, practitioners and educators from around the world gathered in Helsinki and Espoo in the turn of June and July 2026 for the World Planning Schools Congress, the largest academic planning event ever held. Over five days, more than 1500 participants took part in 1200+ presentations, 67 roundtables and 92 special sessions under the theme Peripheral Visions, Rethinking Planning.
News of Associations and Members
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24th of September 2026
New Collaborations Begin When Scientific Communities Meet
Scientific associations naturally develop around individual disciplines. Yet many of the changes now reshaping scientific meetings and professional education — from artificial intelligence and new technologies to new learning models and changing professional needs — increasingly cross those traditional boundaries.
9th of August 2026
A two-year, 4 semesters, 60 credit graduate degree offered by Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA), the first Think Tank & Graduate School in South Asia, to offer a Master's in International Affairs, Economy and Diplomacy in academic partnership with Kathmandu University.
30th of July 2026
The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE), a Knowledge Partner of the UIA, held its inaugural Summit on 24-25 July 2026 in Singapore.
APSAE Summit draws over 100 senior leaders from 64 organisations across 16 countries to Singapore in a landmark moment for the region's association sector
8th of July 2026
The Intergovernmental Certificate of Degree Equivalence (ICDE) initiative is making significant progress in the People‘s Republic of China.
Since the establishment of the EDU-IGO China Representative Office, the project has successfully:
Completed all necessary local licensing and compliance reviews.
Launched the official Chinese platform at eduint.org.cn to provide verification services and localised support.
Intergovernmental Certificate of Degree Equivalence (ICDE) initiative gains Strong Momentum in China
15th of June 2026
Maastricht Convention Bureau recently welcomed the IAPCO Council Meeting to Maastricht. The IAPCO Council members represent a global industry that offers strong opportunities for attracting international conferences to Europe. IAPCO-accredited professional congress organizers (PCO's) delivered more than 23,500 meetings and events worldwide in 2025 - uniting 7.7 million participants globally
22nd of May 2026
Perth, Western Australia is the site for PASG's 8th International Conference scheduled for 11-13 October 2026. PASG is the world's premier entity dedicated to the topic of parental alienation. More about the organization may be found at https://www.pasg.info.
5th of May 2026
Dear Friend(s),
Greetings! Wishes for your sound health and security.
4th of May 2026
ANDONG: Korea’s Cultural Capital Rising as a Next-Generation Global MICE Destination
We are proud to introduce the Andong International Convention Center (ADCO), a modern venue for international conferences, exhibitions, forums, and corporate events. Established in 2022, ADCO is one of Korea’s newest convention centers, representing a fresh and dynamic destination equipped with contemporary facilities and flexible event spaces.
We are proud to introduce the Andong International Convention Center (ADCO), a modern venue for international conferences, exhibitions, forums, and corporate events. Established in 2022, ADCO is one of Korea’s newest convention centers, representing a fresh and dynamic destination equipped with contemporary facilities and flexible event spaces.
2nd of May 2026
One year of olympic collector and cultur by AICO :
https://aicolympic.org/wp-content/uploads/AICO-Annual-Report-2025-Pub-V.pdf
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