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The Edison Doctrine: Why Experimentation is Key to Survival

15th June 2020

In his second contribution to Boardroom, our tech & community expert Marc Mekki explores the concept of iterative design thinking and how associations should use it to be future-proof.

Will Scientific Conferences Survive COVID-19?

11th June 2020

Franco Viviani, former President of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research, and anthropologist at the University of Padua, Italy, reflects on the rise of virtual meetings.

Strategies for Switching to Virtual Events

8th June 2020

In the early onset of the pandemic, many event organizers started to postpone events from spring to summer. But as borders restrictions and lockdown orders remained in place for months, they realized even summer may be too soon for a F2F conference. Meanwhile, associations saw an acceleration toward another option: the digitalization of events.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Events

18th May 2020

Virtual events still sound a little futuristic, but they’ve been happening since 1993. In some ways little has changed in 2020, though things have accelerated the past few months. Marc Mekki, co-founder of Bond, shares his insights about what to think about if you want to go virtual.

Dealing With the Now & Preparing for the Future

23rd March 2020

Geoff Donaghy, CEO of ICC Sydney, writes that, even though the outbreak of COVID-19 is having a catastrophic impact on businesses, people and livelihoods the world over, we can’t lose of the future.

European Industry Associations & Online Engagement

30th September 2019

For Boardroom, Attilio Caligiani, ESAE Board Member and Director General of the World Iodine Association (WIA), explains in what profound ways digitalisation is transforming the activities of European industry associations.

A Brief Guide to Association Digitalization

16th September 2019

Digitalization is already underway, so embracing it is not a matter of if, but instead of when and how. In this article, Frank M. Waechter takes a look at the most effective strategies and solutions that associations can use to achieve this.

What Can Social-Media Influencers Do for You?

11th September 2019

Octavio ‘Bobby’ Peralta in his latest article touches upon the trend of social media influencers.

Smart & Appetizing Lyon

26th August 2019

Situated at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, Lyon is a key location for biotechnology companies and headquarters to a variety of international organisations. It was recently awarded the coveted title of ‘European Capital of Smart Tourism’.

Zeroing in on ICT in Zurich

19th August 2019

Thanks to an attractive meetings infrastructure and one of the most innovative networks in ICT, Zurich continues to lure association events. The Swiss city is known as a global leader in many fields—especially information technology and sustainability—in addition to being one of the top in terms of life quality.

Geneva: Switzerland’s Space Centre

9th June 2019

This September, around 2,000 participants are anticipated to attend the European Science Planetary Congress, hosted at the Centre International de Conférences de Genève (CICG). Boardroom caught up with Stéphane Udry, from the local organizing committee.

Rennes Takes E-Health to the Next Level

20th April 2019

The capital of Britanny, Rennes is a vibrant yet quite relaxed city, the place to enjoy some Breton culture and medieval heritage. As a knowledge hub, it’s a leader, among many fields of endeavor, in health technology.

A Wealth of Knowledge
in Smart Nice

8th April 2019

A well-known smart destination, the Nice Côte d'Azur Métropole is riding the wave of new technologies and new sectors, currently pursuing an ambitious policy designed to improve the lives of its inhabitants and optimize the management of the city while creating jobs.

Nantes Takes the Lead in Science and Technology

18th February 2019

La Cité Nantes Events Center is hosting a variety of national and international major events in 2019 in the field of science and technology, where scientists will discuss their research findings and present their innovative solutions.

Why Every Association Needs a Social Media Policy

24th July 2018

Many organisations shy away from social media. This may be due to a lack of interest from leadership, limited resources or simply the perception of too much risk. Many of these factors can be addressed, at least in part, through the development of a social media policy, writes Miguel Neves.

Innovation Park Zurich Connects Great Minds

30th June 2018

In the north of Zurich, a new innovation park has started to grow. The unique site, aptly named Innovation Park Zurich, will serve as an incubator for the ideas and events of the future.