The Joint Meetings Industry Council
(JMIC) has broadened its geographical footprint with the addition of two new members.
JMIC has added Asociación
Internacional de Ferias de América (AFIDA) and International Exhibition
Logistics Association (IELA) as its latest members as it further enhances its
expertise across key sectors of the meetings and events industry.
James Rees, president of JMIC, said: "We are
delighted to welcome AFIDA and IELA into the JMIC family. Their inclusion
reflects the continued growth of our organisation, both in terms of global
representation and the diverse range of activities we cover. JMIC is committed
to being the true voice of the meetings and events industry on the global
stage, and the addition of these two esteemed organisations further solidifies
our core mandate of advocacy on behalf of our industry.”
The newly established partnerships come on the heels of the recently revised JMIC Global Manifesto. The manifesto aims to serve as a comprehensive industry rationale that events professionals can
use in their advocacy efforts with policymakers, reinforcing the industry's
position on a global scale.
“The commitment to Net Zero Carbon Events will
continue to gain momentum, bolstered by the expertise and dedication of AFIDA
and IELA,” added Rees.
Fernando Gorbarán, AFIDA president, said: “By joining JMIC, we reaffirm our commitment to the continued growth of our
industry, adding tangible value to our members interests. We are the voice of
the exhibition industry in Latin America and the Iberian peninsula, and we’ll
keep on working on behalf of our industry’s needs on a global scale.”
Sandi Trotter, chairperson at IELA, said: “JMIC provides our
industry with a critical service to ensure that our efforts are recognised and
realised. Recently, IELA has been a proud, leading contributor to the
NZCE initiative. Net Zero Carbon Events is a critical endeavour for our sector
and JMIC membership is the next logical step in our partnership and
evolution. We are pleased and honoured to join this respected group and
believe that we can make a valued contribution to the organisation.”
