6 September - MyCEB, Mash Media and Meetings and Events Australia

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Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) gets new acting CEO

Intro: Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has appointed Miss Mei Phing Tan as the acting chief executive officer, effective 20 August 2024.

Highlights:

• Tan Mei Phing brings 12 years of experience within MyCEB
• Managing key divisions including marketing, sales and PR
• MyCEB plans to strengthen partnerships

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Mash Media appoints Liz Agostini as CEO and to lead ‘exciting new chapter’

Intro: Mash Media, the UK-based community owner for the events industry, and publisher of?Conference & Meetings World, has announced the appointment of Liz Agostini as CEO.

Highlights:

• She is taking over from Julian Agostini , who will now serve as the company chairman
• Liz Agostini has been with Mash Media for 15 years, holding various key roles including chief commercial officer
• Mash Media now aims to enhance its role in supporting and influencing the events industry

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Making sense of the convention kaleidoscope with new AIPC survey results

Intro: Every year, the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) – in partnership with Access Intelligence – performs a member survey focusing on six key areas: revenue, business development, behaviour, infrastructure & investments, resources and outlook.

Highlights:

• Gross total revenues for convention centres have surpassed 2019 levels
• Average attendance is at 91% of 2019 levels
• 83% of members express confidence in future industry growth

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Nipperbout Ltd - Event Childcare Specialists to provide on-site crèche at 15,000-delegate conference in Barcelona

Intro: The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) has announced a partnership with childcare provider Nipperbout, which will provide an on-site crèche service at the association’s annual conference

Highlights:

• The event is expected to attract up to 15,000 delegates from 120 countries
• This is part of ESCRS's inclusivity efforts
• The Crèche will cater to children up to 18 years old

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New chapter Down Under as Meetings & Events Australia hits 50 and CEO steps down

Intro: Australia’s peak industry body for the meetings and events sector, Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) has announced that Peter McDonald has resigned as CEO and will be leaving the association at the end of October.

Highlights:

• MEA is set to continue its focus on innovation
• McDonald's tenure highlighted efforts to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic

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