- by foxnews
- 19 May 2026
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), the leading global body representing the meetings and events industry, has welcomed two new members: the China Business Event Industry Committee (CBEIC) and the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI). These strategic additions bolster JMIC̢۪s international network and enhance its advocacy for the business events sector.
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), the leading global body representing the meetings and events industry, has welcomed two new members: the China Business Event Industry Committee (CBEIC) and the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI). These strategic additions bolster JMIC̢۪s international network and enhance its advocacy for the business events sector.
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