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Second edition reinforces QES as a growing industry platform as final-day sessions examine talent, future business models, resilience and the forces shaping the next five years Doha, Qatar – September 6th, 2026: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) has successfully concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following three days of dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration focused on the future of the events, exhibitions and conferences industry. S…

Doha, Qatar – 2 September 2026: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors. The second day featured a program of discussions and workshops examining some of the key forces shaping the future of the events industry. Topics ranged from women’s leadership and strategies for attracting int…

· The event is supported by Qatar Calendar · Second edition records 100% growth as three-day event expands its conference program · Event to launch the first QES Awards Doha, Qatar – 1

Columbia Group is encouraging industry leaders to implement AI within their businesses to ensure digital processes are not blocking the progress made in attracting more women to shipping. Columbia Group says because AI is based on previous data which may display a bias against women, it’s imperative to embed AI within the business so it can be used to make shipping more appealing to attract future generations of women. Newly-appointed Group Head of AI, Christina Orfanidou said; “Artificial intelligence is often spoken about as if it were a perfectly neutral system, yet it remains entirely dependent on the information we choos

26 February 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards. The Awards recognize excellence in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry in three categories: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstra