What exactly is that buzz delegates get at meetings? How can attending or chairing meetings enhance your professional credibility? Who should be chairing your next meeting? And does the word ‘legacy’ actually mean anything?

These are some of the fascinating topics we discuss with Thomas Trøst Hansen, former industrial fellow at Wonderful Copenhagen, whose recently defended PhD thesis The Impact of Academic Events has becoming a milestone publication for the business events industry…

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AMI editor James Lancaster catches up with industry thought leader Jane Cunningham to discuss how associations and destinations can work together to create more meaningful and effective meetings that benefit everyone – the association, the host city, and society in general, and why she thinks it’s essential we talk about purpose…

About the guest:

Jane is Director of Community Engagement for BestCities Global Alliance and Global Ambassador for the Joint Industry Meeting Council (JMIC), promoting the positive impact of business events. She has a passion for facilitating engagement between associations and destination stakeholders to promote the positive societal impact that conferences have on a destination. She is also an active member the International Association of Facilitators where she has just embarked on a six-month mentorship programme and is part of the marketing team to promote the Global Congress in Stockholm.

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Martin Sirk outlines the challenges and the opportunities facing not-for-profits after the pandemic.

AMI editor James Lancaster caught up with industry thought leader Martin Sirk to discuss what role business events will play in reshaping the world after Covid-19 and how associations will have to adapt to a new and challenging landscape.

Martin has a mix of clients including IMEX, UFI, SITE and other international associations and meetings companies. He is expert advisor to tech start-up Kubify, strategic relations advisor to IASP, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and international advisor to Global Association Hubs Partnership, helping associations achieve their objectives by working with GAHP partner cities Brussels, Dubai, Singapore & Washington DC.

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