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NISHIMURA Ikuko, Congrès Inc. Congrès Inc. (Congrès), Japan’s IAPCO member, along with East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and JR East Building Co., Ltd (JR East Building) opened reservations on 1 July 2024 for the highly anticipated Takanawa Gateway Convention Center which is set to open in late March 2025. This state-of-the-art facility, located within Takanawa Gateway City offers direct access to Takanawa Gateway Station, making it an ideal location for various MICE activities. It is one of the largest multipurpose halls within Tokyo with direct access to the station.

PCO is not one task that stretches from the beginning of planning to the end of the congress, nor is it the thousands of emails and calls that must be made during that time. PCO is about not losing track and not overlooking anything – that is the real challenge a PCO faces.

CONVIN has accomplished an extraordinary feat by organising seven significant international congresses within just two months. This achievement spanned across three cities in Greece – Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion – and extended to Gothenburg in Sweden, drawing between 800 and 3,200 delegates for each event. This milestone not only highlights the remarkable growth and capabilities of CONVIN but also solidifies its reputation as a trusted organiser for societies from various scientific sectors, regardless of the location or scale of the congress.

With over fifty years’ experience in managing conferences, incentives and events, the Arinex team spread across Australasia deeply understand the importance of delivering exceptional and memorable experiences for attendees. In the ever-evolving expectations for business events, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate emerging trends into your programme that contribute to your attendee journey mapping and ultimately fit with your event mission. Here are six key trends worth considering:

Meetx prides itself on being at the forefront of creating impactful and sustainable events. Since 2016, it has had the privilege of collaborating with Svenska Demensdagarna, a premier conference rotating across Sweden annually, attracting approximately 1,500 participants each year. The 2024 conference, held at Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers in Gothenburg on 21–22 May, marked a significant milestone in Meetx’s journey towards sustainability.