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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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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The power and potential of working with ICCA lies in bringing the global meetings industry closer together through collaboration, innovation, and shared impact. Our initiatives are designed to support our members with meaningful, practical opportunities that help businesses, brands, and reputations…
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Within the context of global business events, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to creating a community where everyone can thrive. DEI is one of ICCA's core values, and as an organisation, we are continually working to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive in everything we do. It's…
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ICCA is strengthening its commitment to sustainability and advocacy with the appointment of Alexander Alles as Senior Director, Advocacy and Sustainability. Alexander will join the ICCA team effective 1 April as part of ICCA's ongoing efforts to advance these two core strategic pillars. Advocacy…
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Sweden does not have a national Convention Bureau. However, national collaboration is strong through the association The Swedish Network of Convention Bureaus (SNCVB), whose aim is to strengthen the country’s meetings and events industry. The association unites 28 convention bureaus across Sweden…
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When Oulu, Finland, was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2026, the title was not only seen as a cultural milestone but also as a strategic opportunity to strengthen the city’s position as an international meeting destination. For Oulu Convention Bureau, Oulu2026 has become a powerful…
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