Partner News: Moreton Hire to Deliver First Major Exhibition at the New Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre
GEELONG, VIC – As Geelong prepares to open the doors of the highly anticipated Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre in 2026, one of Australia’s most trusted event partners, Moreton Hire, has been appointed to deliver the venue’s first major exhibition, a milestone…
Partner News: Improving data analytics and reporting capability is a key priority for Associations
Associations increasingly want to use data-driven insights to support management decision making, however key barriers include a lack of data analytics skills, inadequate tools and a lack of time and capacity.
Insights from the Infoxchange November 2025 digital technology report
Key insights from the report include data and reporting for evidence-based…
Partner News: Why understanding Digital Maturity helps maximise ROI from your association’s technology
Many associations implement new tech as part of their digital transformation; but they don’t always have an underlying strategy to ensure they realise ROI. Organisations get stuck in a break-fix cycle: failing to adopt new features and updates, prioritising issue-fixes over strategy. This results in decreased enthusiasm, poor adoption, and blaming software.
Partner News: Business Events Wellington Announces Leadership Appointments
Business Events Wellington has announced two key leadership appointments, strengthening its capability to attract high-value national and international business events to the capital.
Loryn Blaikie has been appointed Manager, Business Events Wellington, succeeding Irette Ferreira.…
Partner News: Causeis recognised with multiple global honours
Causeis, the leading digital transformation partner for associations, has been recognised with multiple global honours at the 2026 Advanced Solutions International (ASI) Executive Business Summit. The recognition reinforces Causeis as one of the most trusted and high performing partners in the global iMIS® community.
Held from 24 to 26 February in Hollywood, Florida, the ASI Executive Business Summit brings together technology…
Partner News: Cyber Security Is A Business Risk, Not An IT Problem
Industry associations carry a unique responsibility. You safeguard member data, manage trust, oversee finances, and ensure continuity of services. Alongside financial and regulatory risk, cyber risk is one area that now demands board‑level attention.
Cyber incidents are no longer rare or theoretical. A single compromised email account, data breach, or system outage can disrupt operations,…
Association Membership and Services Survey 2026 findings released
Associations Forum analysed the results of the 2026 Association Membership and Services Survey in which 216 organisations took part.
Membership and member services are at the core of associations, with the ongoing challenge of delivering offerings that members find essential and highly valuable. The Association Membership and Services Survey explores trends in the association sector and how associations…
Association Membership & Services Survey 2026 findings released
Associations Forum analysed the results of the 2026 Association Membership and Services Survey in which 216 organisations took part.
Membership and member services are at the core of associations, with the ongoing challenge of delivering offerings that members find essential and highly valuable. The Association Membership and Services Survey explores trends in the association sector and how associations…
Partner News: Three Decades of Moving Ideas Forward
For 30 years, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has been a place where Melbourne comes together. From world-class conferences and exhibitions to concerts, celebrations and community-led moments. Since opening its doors in 1996, MCEC has brought thousands of events to life, reflecting the energy of the city and the people who pass through it.
Built for Impact
As Melbourne’s…
Partner News: What’s Working in Association Email in 2025/26? New Benchmark Report Revealed
Email remains one of the most effective channels for associations to engage members — but the benchmark for “good” performance is shifting.
Higher Logic’s 2025/26 Association Email Benchmark Report provides the latest, data-driven view of association email performance, based on anonymised data from 1,500+ associations and nonprofits.
Partner News: Te Whare Whakarauika | Wellington Town Hall standing tall again
After more than a decade behind closed doors, Te Whare Whakarauika the Wellington Town Hall is preparing to reopen in February 2027, marking the return of one of Wellington’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Te Whare Whakarauika will rejoin the Venues Wellington portfolio, offering the perfect setting for conferences, award ceremonies, and significant corporate and public occasions, with a…
