Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings?
Trends and Research

Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings?

Association
ESG - environmental, social and governance
Global view
Meeting planner toolkit
Monday, Oct 6, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

North Convention Center, Mandalay Bay | South Pacific J
English
About

Hear a comprehensive analysis of the current and up-coming changes in the global business world. The BestCities Global Alliance discusses the latest and most significant environmental, economic, political, legal, social and technological factors affecting global business events.

Learning outcomes:

Explore factors affecting business events in EMEA, the Americas and APAC

Apply strategies to navigate these complexities successfully

Gain a deeper understanding of the power of working with an alliance

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 credits

* CSEP Approved

Speakers

Michael Drake

Vice President, Meetings, Conventions and EventsDestination Vancouver

Marlene Govender

Senior Portfolio Manager: Convention BureauCape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau

Nicolena Oborn

Chief Sales and Customer Experience OfficerMelbourne Convention Bureau

Katja Sukale

Senior Marketing Manager ConventionsvisitBerlin - Berlin Convention Office

Moderators

Loren Christie

Managing DirectorBestCities Global Alliance