GLOBAL DIY SUMMIT
The Global DIY Summit is a premier networking event connecting leaders in the DIY, home improvement, and garden centre markets. Launched in Copenhagen, this project establishes new business connections while highlighting the growing importance of sustainability in business practices. With a focus on building an inclusive, accessible, and safe industry for all, the goal of the Global DIY Summit is to pave the way for a transformative future.
The event aims to pivot the DIY industry toward sustainable practices and influence the industry to inspire and establish new business connections. The big focus of the event is on its ongoing commitment to fostering change through engagement, education, and empowerment.
THE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS
The World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC), hosted in BestCities destinations such as Singapore (2004) to Vancouver (2006) and from Dublin (2009) to Cape Town (2012), and Dubai (2021 – online), has been a beacon of hope and progress for individuals with Down syndrome. The congress fosters a global community dedicated to inclusion and advocacy by bringing families, professionals, and self-advocates together.
The Congress is a platform for empowering self-advocacy and promoting human rights – initiatives like the ‘Listen Include Respect’ guidelines have set international standards for inclusivity. It sparks conversations, builds networks and inspires local communities. It pushes boundaries and sets new goals, creating a space of inclusion and equality.
WORLD PARKINSON COALITION
The World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) is a leading force in the global fight against Parkinson’s disease. Through its inclusive triennial congresses, WPC brings together patients, scientists, clinicians, and advocates to share knowledge and inspire new research directions. These congresses, hosted in various BestCities destinations, provide a collaborative and innovative platform, driving progress in understanding and treating Parkinson’s disease.
The coalition’s role is to shift the focus of the research by integrating the patient community into the discussion. Researchers now explore beyond traditional movement symptoms, considering a holistic approach. The coalition serves as a platform for activism and advocacy, but the legacy of WPC congresses extends beyond the events – shaping a collaborative future for Parkinson’s care and research.
23RD WORLD CONGRESS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
The World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) demonstrated how business events can serve as catalysts for profound, long-term positive change within communities. Using a focused approach to achieving legacy outcomes, efforts began with the establishment of an ambassador network, engaging international colleagues to serve as advocates for ITS. The event facilitated strategic networking, resulting in policy changes, new collaborations, and a stronger emphasis on inclusivity within the sector.
The Congress elevates the ITS sector’s profile and integrates ITS solutions into future infrastructure projects. It exemplifies the extensive positive impact of well-planned business events beyond economic benefits and ensures events have a lasting impact on the industry and community.
