Avril Harris, director of event delivery at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), reflects on the evolution of event planner expectations, explaining how the venue combines operational capability, background technology, and destination connectivity to transition from space provider to collaborative event partner

Recognising that its core strength lies in delivering one-of-a-kind experiences delegates cannot find anywhere else, Japan is doubling down on its long-standing push beyond metropolitan mainstays. Kubo Nobukazu, director of the promotion section at the Japan Convention Bureau, reveals how the country is laying the groundwork for its ambitious 2030 growth targets