Conference & Meetings World Issue 115 | Page 7

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EUROPE
PCMA conference puts Switzerland back on the map
The SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne , Switzerland hosted the PCMA annual summit , 17-19 October , bringing together 300 event professionals to exchange ideas , network and discuss the future of business event management .
The event offered an opportunity to showcase the assets of Lausanne , the canton of Vaud and Switzerland for the organisation of conferences and business events . The conference was one of the first face-to-face international events of this kind to be held in Switzerland since the start of the pandemic .
SOUTH AMERICA
Ball rolling for the construction of the Sao Paulo Arena
GL events , Live Nation and Oak View Group have entered into negotiations to build and operate a 20,000-seat arena in Sao Paulo , Brazil . Work is set to start in the second half of 2022 for an inauguration scheduled in 2024 .
The ‘ Sao Paulo Arena ’ has been designed to respect the principles of responsible construction and sustainable development . The venue will be equipped with the latest technology to host concerts , sports events and shows .
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