Taking place in Melbourne, Australia from the 18th to the 21st of January 2024, the Global Forum Melbourne will bring together a diverse mix of industry business leaders, renowned professionals, and leading speakers and facilitators, aligning with BestCities’ unwavering commitment to champion the societal benefits of international association meetings.
Among the highlighted speakers are Mark McCrindle and Mike van der Viiver. Social researcher, best-selling author, influential thought leader and TEDx speaker, McCrindle is recognised globally as coining the name for the emerging generation, Generation Alpha. Leading meeting designer, advisor and author van der Vijver, will steer workshops with engaging debate and discussion surrounding association challenges and optimising meeting design.
Under the theme “Meeting the Challenge: Creating Connections with Purpose”, the 2024 programme will explore how in-person meetings play a vital role in cultivating meaningful connections and purpose for meeting planners, associations, and delegates. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, express their viewpoints, and explore the advantages of investing in conferences for regional stakeholders.
Loren Christie, Managing Director of BestCities Global Alliance, said BestCities is steadfast in its commitment to champion the societal benefits of international association meetings, which will be a key focus during the Global Forum Melbourne.
“Attracting industry thought-leaders, international associations, and member destinations, BestCities’ flagship event aims to unite senior global meeting planners with our BestCities destinations. During our time together, meeting planners can expect to make profound connections and explore the sense of purpose that in-person meetings can foster within the meeting ecosystem, all while immersing themselves in the cultural capital of Australia – Melbourne, where creativity and innovation collide.”
Confirmed speakers across the programme include:
– Nigel Collin – Global Forum Facilitator
– Belinda Moore – Director at Strategic Membership Solutions
– Mark McCrindle – Founder and Principal of McCrindle Research
– Mike van der Vijver – Meeting Designer and Advisor
– Natalie Simmons – Founder and CEO of Barefoot Citizens Consulting
– Olena Lima – Founder and Principal of Consultant of MemberBoat
The 2024 BestCities Global Forum Melbourne Programme and speaker details are available here.