GERMANY: The launch of the International Journal of Business Events and Legacies (IJBEL) Volume 3 Issue 2 by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 marks another significant step in advancing research-driven impact.
According to a statement by BESarawak, IJBEL continues to shape discourse on how business events contribute to economic growth, sustainability, and long-term transformation as the only academic journal dedicated to the intersection of business events, legacies, and global development.
“The launch of Volume 3 Issue 2 introduces a fresh collection of peer-reviewed studies, case analyses, and innovative perspectives that reinforce the vital role of business events in shaping industries, societies, and policy decisions worldwide.
“Launched at IMEX 2025, the world’s premier trade show for business events, the journal underscores Sarawak’s leadership in driving research-backed strategies that amplify legacy impact, knowledge exchange, and global connectivity.
“With contributions from leading scholars, policymakers, and industry practitioners, IJBEL Volume 3 Issue serves as a platform for deeper collaboration between academia and event professionals—bridging theory with actionable insights,” the statement said on Wednesday.
Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan extended his congratulations to all those involved in advancing research that strengthens the foundation of business events.
“For Sarawak, data-driven research strengthens our ability to align business events with economic priorities, such as sustainable development, investment attraction and talent growth.
“With a structured, data-driven approach, Sarawak’s business events can be catalysts for long-term legacy impact, ensuring that every meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition contributes meaningfully to our Post-COVID Development Strategy 2030,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ICCA and Chairman of the IJBEL Advisory Board, Senthil Gopinath also extended his gratitude to Curtin University Malaysia and BESarawak for their instrumental leadership in shaping IJBEL from start until finish.
“IJBEL stands as a pioneering platform dedicated to advancing research, knowledge, and thought leadership in the global business events industry. As the journal matures, it is now ready to stand independently as a leading platform for business events research and legacy impact.
"We call upon all business events associations, industry leaders, and convention bureaus to join IJBEL in advancing knowledge, shaping policy, and driving meaningful change in the global business events landscape,” he stated.
BESarawak CEO, Amelia Roziman stressed that understanding how global markets respond to business events is crucial for Sarawak to design events that attract international stakeholders.
"We extend our deepest gratitude to all who contributed to this report — our research partners, industry stakeholders, and the dedicated professionals who have worked tirelessly to shape this comprehensive study.
“Your expertise and commitment have been instrumental in driving Sarawak’s business events industry forward, ensuring that every event leaves a lasting legacy," she said.
Now in its third year, IJBEL continues to furnish business events researchers and industry practitioners with a multidisciplinary perspective, real-world case studies and learnings—at the same time, serve as an additional platform for destination showcasing.
IJBEL is a collaboration between BESarawak, the International Congress & Convention Association as the exclusive international association partner, Curtin University Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA and Sarawak Research Society. -UKASnews
