More than six months before the 6th World Protocol Matters Conference opens, the work has already begun. Catalina Bora, Founder and Director of the Institute of Etiquette and Protocol, introduces the team hosting this edition. The conference floor at Hilton Istanbul Maslak is still empty. Catalina Bora walks it slowly, checking where the stage will … Read more
Budapest, Hungary11-13 MAY The core team of the Annual World Protocol Matters Conferences represented by the founder of World Protocol Matters Conferences Inc., World Protocol School Ltd., World Protocol Magazine Inc. and President of the Association of International Protocol Professionals (OIPP), Nikoletta Hossó Ph.D.; the Director of International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy – ICPD London, … Read more
OUTCOME REPORT The complete report of the World Protocol Matters Conference 2025, held in May 2025, is now available. You can download the full 40-page report in PDF format by clicking the link below: Download the full conference report (PDF)
Date: July 21, 2025 World Protocol Magazine has been supporting the annual World Protocol Matters Conferences that emphasise, year after year, the important role of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Hence the partnership with the Vienna–based Ban ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens came to life, and soon after the World Protocol School was founded, … Read more
In today’s interconnected world, multiculturalism plays a pivotal role in diplomacy. Multiculturalism is not just an added benefit in diplomacy; it’s a necessity. For expatriate diplomats, understanding and navigating cultural differences is crucial for fostering international relationships and achieving diplomatic success. Diplomats who can effectively engage with diverse cultures are better equipped to negotiate, resolve … Read more
Minabai Seibofa is an International Business Protocol and Executive Protection Professional, with a decade experience in providing protocol management services. He is the Founder and Chief of Protocol, ShieldField Protocol Consultants Ltd, a Protocol, and Executive Protection consulting firm. In his next article published by WPM, he shares his view on Nigeria’s new National Anthem … Read more
Imagine a world where every handshake, every word spoken, and every gesture carries profound significance—a world where understanding and mastering the art of protocol can open doors to endless possibilities. This is the world that protocol professionals navigate daily, and the key to their success lies in Cultural Intelligence (CQ), or Cultural Quotient, which bridges … Read more
Ms. Soos is an Australian-based etiquette expert and owner of Auersmont School of Etiquette (ASE), the first finishing school established in Melbourne, 2010. The school offers online coaching, group training, and variety of short courses. ASE is ideal for those who want to confidently enter industries such as the diplomatic corps, parliament, and international private … Read more
Minabai Seibofa is an International Business Protocol and Executive Protection Professional, with a decade experience in providing protocol management services. He is the Founder and Chief of Protocol, ShieldField Protocol Consultants Ltd, a Protocol, and Executive Protection consulting firm. In his next article published by WPM, he explains the significance of flag protocol. Flags are … Read more
In the recently concluded World Protocol Matters Online Conference on “World Protocol Leaders (WPM) 2023” – Building Tomorrow’s Leaders, diplomats, professionals, and protocol leaders from over 55 countries gathered to discuss the expansiveness of the protocol profession and the strategic value of the field beyond operational and tactical levels. These discussions framed the conversation around … Read more