ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry. We connect destinations, venues, convention bureaux, meeting planners, suppliers, and association professionals through a unique network of experts, business intelligence, and industry education.

ICCA membership is open to organisations and professionals involved in organising, hosting, supporting, or attracting international meetings and events. This includes convention bureaux, destination marketing organisations, venues, hotels, PCOs, convention centres, transport providers, and industry suppliers.

ICCA provides access to one of the world’s most comprehensive databases of international association meetings, helping members identify opportunities, understand market trends, and develop more effective bidding and business development strategies.

Members gain access to exclusive industry insights, research, market reports, benchmarking data, and meeting statistics. These resources help organisations make informed decisions, identify growth opportunities, and stay ahead of industry developments.

ICCA’s global network includes thousands of industry professionals across more than 100 countries and territories. Through events, online communities, working groups, and networking opportunities, members can build valuable relationships with potential clients, partners, and industry peers.

Yes. ICCA provides professional development and education through ICCALearn, encompassing ICCASkills, ICCAdvantage, ICCALift, ICCAWebinar, ICCAMasterclass and ICCAUni. From certification programmes, training, mentorship, webinars and workshops to academic programmes for universities, ICCA’s global learning offer supports professionals and teams in developing the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving business events industry.

ICCA combines a powerful global network, extensive association meetings data, industry-leading research, and practical education. Our focus on the international association meetings sector enables members to access specialised resources and expertise that directly support business growth.

ICCA helps destinations and venues strengthen their visibility through global networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, market intelligence, and access to buyers and decision-makers. Members can use ICCA resources to improve their competitive positioning and attract more international events.

Absolutely. ICCA regularly publishes research, trend reports, and thought leadership content on topics such as sustainability, technology, association engagement, and event innovation, helping members prepare for future challenges and opportunities.

By becoming an ICCA member, you gain access to a global network, exclusive business intelligence, educational resources, industry events, and collaboration opportunities that can help you attract more meetings, strengthen your expertise, and grow your organisation’s impact in the international meetings industry.