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Expert panel: Is the conference industry experiencing a 'Trump Effect'?

With Donald Trump as the new US president, the world is facing turbulent times. What does his policy mean for the meeting industry in Europe, and is there anything noticeable yet?

Conferences | 1-5-2025

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Sustainability remains a priority for venues and events

The recent developments surrounding the Omnibus regulation and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) have stirred up a lot within the events and conference sector. Due to the relax­ations, many venues are no longer subject to the CSRD obligation. Does this also mean that sustainability in the sector is going to stop? Absolutely not. Sustainability remains indispensable, driven by visitor and client expectations as well as the sector’s intrinsic motivation.

Conferences | 1-5-2025

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Royal Jaarbeurs strengthens international position with strategic focus

The past years, Royal Jaarbeurs has increased its activities on the international market, and this renewed focus is showing great success. With a growing number of international conferences, this Dutch venue is positioning itself as a major player. Account manager Corry Neggers talks about the steps the company is taking to achieve their goal of becoming Europe's most distinctive venue for international conferences & trade shows, the challenges involved and future plans.

Conferences | 1-5-2025

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'We're great nature ambassadors'

While there are countless well-organised ­conference and event venues around the world, A Room with a ZOO truly stands out as something unique. Chief Commercial Officer Anja Stas explains how nature is truly part of the organisation’s DNA.

Conferences | 30-4-2025

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Hybrid medical conferences are losing momentum

Shortly after COVID, interest in the hybrid ­format at conferences cooled down considerably. Combining live and online seems like a logical option, especially in our inclusive and sustainable world. However, it is not picking up any speed.

Conferences | 30-4-2025

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‘Digital care requires European collaboration’

“Without cooperation, an unprecedented healthcare crisis threatens,” stresses Bianca Rouwenhorst. She believes data exchange is the key to keeping healthcare accessible, affordable, and humane. “We must take responsibility because we can only make a difference together,” she says.

Conferences | 30-4-2025

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Six venues provide a wealth of insights

The baseline measurement of the VenueNL Sustainability Initiative shows that establishing policies and objectives in sustainability, social responsibility and governance is still the main problem. As a result, current sustainability efforts remain underexposed.

Conferences | 30-4-2025

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Heritage as a conference strategy

Flemish heritage venues are increasingly becoming the setting for international conferences. Abbeys, city palaces, former stock exchange buildings, and even old zoos are transforming into inspiring meeting places. This development is not a random trend but the result of a well-considered strategy by Visit Flanders ­Convention Bureau.

Conferences | 30-4-2025