ICCA is pleased to announce that the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition & Tourism Sectors (MACETS) will host the ICCA Asia Pacific Business Events Youth Challenge 2026 and the ICCA Asia Pacific EvolvDestination Forum 2026 in Macao, China. The events are scheduled for October 2026, and will…
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ICCA has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events to co-develop a new three-level professional education certification programme designed specifically for China’s fast-growing business events sector. The Certified International Business Events…
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Your Data. Our Industry's Future. Share Your 2025 Association Meetings with Us! We’re now gathering data for the 2025 edition of the ICCA Association Meetings Report. Please send us details of any qualifying meetings held in your destination or venue, or meetings you supported during the year…
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ICCA Members gathered at the General Assembly in Porto received an important update on how our global leadership and sector structure will evolve as we enter the next chapter of our association. These changes are designed to improve representation, align our work more closely with the needs of the…
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ICCA and Destination Canada have unveiled The State of Sustainability in Associations Report, revealing that while global associations increasingly value sustainability, many still struggle to turn commitment into measurable action. According to the study, 66% of international associations now rate…
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Marina Bay Sands’ Wee Min Ong Named Winner of ICCA Global Community Impact Award 2025 ICCA is proud to announce Wee Min Ong, Vice President of Sales & MICE at Marina Bay Sands, as the recipient of the 2025 ICCA Global Community Impact Award, presented during IBTM World in Barcelona. This prestigious…
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ICCA is proud to announce Visit Faroe Islands as the winner of the 2025 ICCA Best Marketing Award, presented during the closing ceremony of the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal. The ICCA Best Marketing Award, established in 1997, recognises outstanding creativity, innovation, and business…
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The 64th ICCA Congress concluded on Wednesday after a dynamic four-day event in Porto that brought together 1,514 delegates, from 81 countries. Drawing on the theme “Charting the Course,” this year’s Congress featured an ambitious new multivenue format, intentional design for participation, and a…
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ICCA, in partnership with BestCities Global Alliance, is proud to announce WONCA (the World Organization of Family Doctors) as the recipient of the 2025 Incredible Impacts Award, presented during the closing ceremony of the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal. The Incredible Impacts Programme…
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ICCA Strategy 2030: Shaping the Future of Business Events The global business events community is entering a decisive new chapter. ICCA Strategy 2030 sets out a clear and ambitious blueprint to strengthen our industry, sharpen our collective voice, and unlock greater opportunities for members…
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