Informa Connect

Visit Baltimore, the DMO representing an endearingly old-school city, is aiming to go vinyl with a throwback marketing campaign. This summer, staff from Charm City took their act on the road via a 24-foot mobile visitor center pop-up designed to resemble a walk-in record shop. The four-city tour targeted potential travelers from destinations within driving distance of Baltimore and that also blend history and the arts.

27-28 July 2026 Royal Palm Hall, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil Formerly Café World Summit, Coffee LATAM brings together producers, processors, innovators, and sustainability leaders to explore opportunities in regenerative agriculture, supply chain resilience, and market innovation - with a focus on the LATAM region.

BOONE, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — The Farm Progress Show, in partnership with Van Wall Equipment, Titan/Goodyear and John Deere, will present an evening concert featuring Iowa country music recording artist Jason Brown, followed by a pyrotechnic drone light show by Sky Elements, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. The concert and drone show are free to all Farm Progress Show ticket holders. General admission tickets will be available at a discounted rate of $15 plus fees through Aug.

Destinations International’s annual conference is a chance for the travel industry to explore a region that welcomed 8.5 million person-trips in 2025. It’s a vibrant and scenic destination with many experiences to enjoy. For first timers or returning guests, here’s a primer about Portland: VIDEO 1. The culture: Portland has a distinct laid-back, liberal, and countercultural vibe, so much so that it is often considered a sister city with Austin, Texas.

Long-time supporters of FundForum may have noticed changes to our brand over the past few years and asked themselves why the name changes, and notably why have we returned back to FundForum? Here, Karima Haywood, Head of Strategic Content & Stakeholder Engagement, explores the context behind the changes. When we introduced the IMpower brand in 2020, it reflected our view that the investment management industry was expanding and diversifying.

Complete the course and broadcast your abilities where you want, when you want.

Day two at FundForum 2026 continued the momentum, bringing sustainability, resilience and digital innovation into sharp focus. Across the venue, conversations centred on how managers are adapting to geopolitical fragmentation, evolving client expectations and the accelerating shift toward tokenised investment infrastructure. In the wealth and asset management industry, one thing is clear: the future of wealth is being shaped by those who can innovate, scale and stay resilient.

Day one at FundForum 2026 set the tone for an event defined by geopolitical complexity, shifting allocator priorities and renewed confidence in private markets. Across the venue, conversations centred on how investors are navigating uncertainty while positioning for long‑term opportunity. In the wealth and asset management industry, one thing is evident: opportunity isn’t disappearing — it’s evolving. And today, that evolution shaped every discussion.

Recently, I had an experience with an airline that stayed with me, not because of the original issue, but because of how much work it took to get a fair response. The service failure itself was frustrating, but manageable. What turned it into a poor customer experience was the complaint journey that followed. I first had to use one channel to report the issue, then I was directed to another channel to formally open a case.

Cyber attacks, geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruption are pushing resilience higher up Europe's technology agenda. At SuperReturn Venture, Marcin Hejka, Managing Partner at OTB Ventures, explains why resilience extends far beyond defence, why startups have a central role to play, and how urgent demand is creating new opportunities for investors.