Conversations from the Middle East: Challenging Narratives, Sharing Reality In today’s global environment, perceptions are often shaped from a distance yet they do not always reflect the realities on the ground. At ICCA, we believe it is time to challenge assumptions and elevate informed…
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In a European meetings landscape increasingly shaped by sustainability expectations, Luxembourg is demonstrating that impact does not have to be loud to be meaningful. The LUGA 2025 – Luxembourg Urban Garden exhibition offers a compelling case of how events can move beyond temporary activation and…
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From 17–19 June 2026, industry leaders, association representatives, and destination experts will gather in Thessaloniki, Greece, for the ICCA Mediterranean & France–Benelux Joint Chapter Meeting. Under the theme “Connecting People, Cities and Perspectives,” the event offers a powerful mix of…
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A plain-English Guide to the "Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition" Directive What this means for the events industry If your organisation has ever described a venue, a congress, an incentive programme, or a destination as “sustainable," “eco-friendly," or “green” in a bid document, on your…
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At ICCA, sustainability is not a side project or a post-event calculation. It is a strategic lens through which we design, deliver, and evaluate everything we do. As the global leader in international meetings, ICCA believes business events must actively contribute to environmental…
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What happens after the final session ends and the last delegate heads home? For ICCA's Future Leaders Council, that's exactly the wrong question — because if your community goes quiet the moment your event closes, something has already gone wrong. The ICCA Future Leaders Council 2025–2027 has…
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EMECA, ICCA and UFI Expand Collaboration with the European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEEIA) Three of the world’s leading meetings, events and exhibition associations – EMECA (European Major Exhibitions Centres Association), ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) UFI…
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ICCA joined the European Association Summit (EAS) of the European Society of Association Executives’ (ESAE) in January. Change and resistance to change was a strong feature this year. To change, there needs to be dissatisfaction with the status quo, a vision on where to go underpinned by the…
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According to Jenny Ennis, Meetings and Events Director from the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), and a member of the ICCA Association Advisory Council: “It is not necessary to be an expert - global pharmaceutical compliance is complex - but if a venue understands the big picture on why…
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Being able to have a conversation with associations about something more than room specifications and cost proposals shows that you understand that an association is so much more than just organising meetings. Dermot Ryan, ICCA Head of Association Engagement, sat down with Joëlle Verluyten…
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