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Stadionmässan, Konferens & Kongresscenter
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Espace Carat - Parc des Expositions Angoulême
Palais des Congrès du Futuroscope de Poitiers
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Gardner Publications, Inc.
Shanghai Buying Exhibition Company
CEW Media Group
OilOnline / Atlantic Communications
Joy Group Ltd.
"Successful business in a changing world" is the theme of the 77th UFI Annual Congress November 10 to 13, 2010 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The programme will address major developments and concerns within today's and tomorrow's exhibition world.
The International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) voted electronically last month to change its name to the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). 88 % of the ballots indicated approval of the name change.
New Palacongressi convention centre
Rimini's new Palacongressi convention centre will now be inaugurated September 25, 2010. The two-week postponement is prompted by a desire to offer a high-impact inaugural event.
Malmö Exhibition & Conference Center closed on March 31, 2010. A new venue, situated in Burlöv, is scheduled to open in 2011.
Singapore Expo met all standards
Singapore (akm) - Singex Venues, the manager and operator of Singapore Expo, was invited to participate in a closed-door evaluation of its business operations by the Superbrands Singapore panel. Singapore Expo was ultimately assessed as having met all the panel’s stringent standards, namely Achievement, Market Share, Recognition, Reputation, and Social Responsibility, and was therefore awarded the prestigious title of “Business Superbrand”.
David Mosena
has been appointed the new chairman of McCormick Place, Chicago. As president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) and a former chief of staff to the mayor, Mosena brings extensive professional skills and a commitment to public and community service to his new role.
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HKECIA celebrates 20th anniversary
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in May 2010, and the new executive committee was elected. The new chairman for 2010-2012 is Daniel Cheung (Allworld Exhibitions - Hong Kong Exhibition Services). Executive vice chairman is Javed Khan (Kenfair International) and the two vice chairmen are Cramond Wong (AMC Exhibits) and Ronald Unterburger (MMI Asia). Andrew Kay (China Promotion) remains the association's honorary secretary, and its honorary treasurer is Culsin Li (Magic Media). Stanley Chu (Adsale Exhibition Services), the immediate past chairman of HKECIA, was nominated honorary life president in recognition of his chairmanship for four consecutive terms. Further information
New alliance partnership
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has announced that IMEX America is to become its newest Alliance Partner. The new alliance partnership will allow IMEX America, which launches October 11 to 13, 2011 at Sands Expo, Las Vegas, to roll out a series of extensive pre-show marketing campaigns to a large, qualified database of meetings industry professionals across the US.
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IAPCO training: The Meetings's Masterclass
A new educational initiative from IAPCO - The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers is The Meetings Masterclass, an advanced training seminar held in collaboration with IPCAA. Intended for those with more than 6-years' decision-making experience in the industry, the Masterclass will take place at IAPCO's educational home of Wolfsberg, Switzerland from January 17 to 20, 2011 and will be run in parallel with IAPCO's Annual Wolfsberg Seminar. Further information
Australian Interior Design Awards
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) shone at the 2010 Australian Interior Design Awards, winning the National Award in the Public Design category and the Best of State Award in the Commercial Design category. The venue was also Highly Commended in the Environmentally Sustainable Design category.
