ICCA Africa is the African Chapter of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The Chapter brings ICCA members across the African region together to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, business opportunities and the development of the international association meetings industry.

ICCA Africa works to strengthen the position of Africa within the international association meetings industry. Its focus includes collaboration across the continent, knowledge sharing, professional development, advocacy and creating opportunities for African destinations and industry organisations to compete more effectively in the global market.

ICCA states that it has members in 11 countries across Southern, East and West Africa. The Chapter brings together ICCA members from across these regions as part of its wider African network.

ICCA Africa is supported by a dedicated regional team and Chapter leadership. Frank Murangwa is ICCA’s Regional Director Africa. The African Chapter is chaired by Doris Rwebangira, with Lee-Anne Singh serving as Deputy Chair.

ICCA Africa provides a platform for members from different countries and sectors to work together. This supports knowledge sharing, best-practice exchange, business opportunities and greater collaboration around attracting international association meetings to the continent.

ICCA Africa emphasises the importance of working together across countries and destinations. Greater regional collaboration can help African destinations share knowledge, identify joint opportunities and strengthen Africa’s overall position in the international association meetings market.

ICCA supports professional development through initiatives including ICCASkills. In 2025, ICCA launched an ICCASkills Hub in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Convention Bureau and Rwanda Events Group Ltd. The Hub supports capacity building for business events professionals in the region.

ICCA membership connects organisations with a global business events community and provides access to networking, education, industry knowledge and ICCA’s international meetings resources. Membership is open to organisations committed to providing products and services for international meetings.

The ICCA Members Directory provides a listing of ICCA members, including information about their destinations, products and services and contact details. The online directory is updated weekly.

The 66th ICCA Congress will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 24–27 October 2027. ICCA describes the Congress as an opportunity to bring the global association community back to Africa and focus on growth strategies, capacity building and Africa’s role in the global business events landscape.