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Finding the purpose of association meetings in a changed world |
By Mathias Posch, Immediate Past President of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO); President of the...
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UIA Welcomes New Associate Member: Conferli |
Associate Member. The UIA extends a warm welcome to its newest Associate Member Conferli.
Conferli is a conference match-making platform for organizers, venues and destinations.
Their aim is to level out the playing field in the event industry, enabling events of all shapes and sizes to find best-suiting destinations - easily and efficiently. They do that by creating access to independent benchmarking data, supported by smart technology and fueled by their passion for the conference world.
For more details on UIA Associate Membership, visit the UIA website or contact clara@uia.be
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UIA Round Tables: Sign Up For Outreach, Mutual Learning, and More! |
The UIA Association Round Tables promote, facilitate and enable expanded dynamism in the work of international associations. In each of their varied and attractive locations, the Round Tables focus on structured training, educational and networking opportunities. They are famous for opening up the mind and the senses to local cultural events; they invariably provide outstanding food and beverage experiences.
The Round Tables bring association participants into friendly and productive contact with Convention Bureaux and with leaders of significant international institutions.
The UIA is delighted to invite you to:
Questions about the Round Tables, or about joining us as a partner?
We are happy to hear from you!
Clara Fernández López: clara@uia.org
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Korea Welcomes New Convention Center in Ulsan Metropolitan City |
New meeting facilities. Korea has unveiled its newest convention center, Ulsan Exhibition and Convention Center (UECO) on 29 April 2021. UECO is the 17th convention center in Korea, anticipated to turn the Southeastern Metropolitan City of Ulsan into the next hub for the Korean MICE industry.
Located between Gyeongju and Busan, Ulsan is Korea’s eighth-largest city with a population of over 1.1 million, recognized as the industrial powerhouse of South Korea, home to the largest automobile assembly plant and shipyard.
With an exterior design inspired by the whale-shaped carving on the Bangudae petroglyph in Ulju-gun, Ulsan, UECO boasts a total area of 43,000 m2.
UECO boasts outstanding accessibility, located within a 10-minute walk from the KTX Ulsan Station. The KTX will take delegates to and from Seoul in 2 hours and to Busan in just 20 minutes.
For more information regarding UECO, please visit http://www.ueco.or.kr/webeng.
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Why Kraków? |
By Aneta Książek, Head of Poland Convention Bureau, Polish Tourism Organisation
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Number of the month |
The IDF Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) Programme was initiated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2011 to create a voice for young people with diabetes worldwide. The programme provides young people with diabetes with continuous education throughout a two-year period to empower them and help them become efficient advocates for themselves and others living with diabetes worldwide. Currently, the network is composed of 90 members from 65 countries.
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