Global Socio-Political Instability Disrupts the Meetings and Events Industry
The findings from the 2026 Global Socio-Political Impact Survey, led by the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers, indicate a significant increase in industry disruption compared with 2025, with 73.84% of respondents saying global conflicts have impacted their ability to plan or host international meetings, up from 53.92% in 2025. This increase shows that global instability is now a central factor in conference planning, destination selection, risk management and participation.
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