BRUSSELS – The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), the international body representing the collective voice of the global meetings and events industry, is proud to announce the addition of two new members: the China Business Events Industry Council (CBEIC) and the Southern African Council Association of the Meetings Industry (SAACI). These additions further strengthen JMIC’s global network and enhance its outreach to the global business events industry.
Zeng Yafei, Chairman of CBEIC, shared the idea of joining JMIC: “JMIC is an organization representing the global business exhibition industry. It serves as a platform to solve and promote global industry issues of common concern and exchange best practices to promote our industry and its Professional development. This is also our goal when we established the China Business Exhibition Industry Committee (CBEIC) under the ICC Business Sub-Council.”
He continued: “JMIC and CBEIC share common goals and objectives, which is why we join JMIC and contribute our efforts to bring Chinese wisdom to the global conference industry. We believe that the business events industry promotes global economic and social development, promotes communication, Strengthening international cooperation, reducing poverty, and promoting world peace, miracles can happen.”
SAACI also joins JMIC, marking another major expansion in Africa. Jaques Fouché, SAACI National President, said: “We are honored to be admitted as a member of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC). This strategic partnership marks an important milestone for SAACI as it allows our members to tap into a global network of industry leaders , gain valuable insights and participate in innovative initiatives that strengthen the meetings and events industry in Southern Africa and across the continent. This membership strengthens our collective advocacy for the role of business events in economic growth, job creation and regional development. Voice. The partnership will also help foster collaboration between African and international stakeholders to ensure that South Africa and the wider African region remain competitive and at the forefront of global events.”
Welcoming the new members, JMIC President James Rees said: “We are delighted to welcome CBEIC and SAACI to the JMIC family. These additions not only enhance our representation in two of the world’s most dynamic regions, but reaffirm JMIC’s mission: to advocate for the role of business activities in driving global economic, social and cultural development. Together we become stronger and more united to promote our industry’s important contribution on the global stage.”
The addition of these key organizations from Asia and Africa further strengthens JMIC’s voice as a global advocate for the business events industry. Both CBEIC and SAACI bring valuable regional perspectives, ensuring that JMIC continues to represent the broadest possible cross-section of the global meetings and events sector.
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The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is a global organization representing the common interests of the major international industry associations in the meetings and events sector. JMIC advocates for the industry’s impact, value and sustainability on a global scale. For more information, please visit their website:
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