CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ICCA Congress 2026 – Special Research Stream Emerging Perspectives: Rethinking Value, Legacy, and Knowledge in Convention Tourism and Events Panama City, Panama | 8-11 November 2026 A Unique Moment for Research. A Call to Shape the Future. ICCA is taking research seriously…
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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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ICCA, the global leader in the international business events industry, is proud to announce the host destinations for the next two ICCA Congresses. The 66th Congress will take place 24–27 October 2027 in Kigali, Rwanda, followed by the 67th ICCA Congress, which will be held 12–15 November 2028 in…
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ICCA is delighted to announce that Gea van Beek, CICS, will be joining our Amsterdam office as Regional Manager Europe. Gea brings more than 10 years of international experience across the aviation and global meetings sectors, with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, customer care…
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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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Nearly 200 associations told ICCA about their most pressing challenges, their top decision drivers when selecting destinations, their risk management strategy, impact programmes, level of AI adoption, and much more. Access is exclusive only for ICCA Members and the ICCA Association Community. ICCA…
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When the Incredible Impacts finalists took to the stage at the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, there was a quiet pride running through the ICCA UK & Ireland community. From more than 70 submissions, and after a rigorous evaluation process, all three finalists for the 2025 Incredible Impacts Award came…
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Each year, the ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Meeting earns a reputation as one of the most energetic and innovative chapter meetings in our community. In 2026, it heads to Edinburgh from 28 to 30 January, and ICCA members worldwide are warmly invited to join. Hosted at the Edinburgh International…
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ICCA is proud to announce the official approval of its Certified International Convention Specialist (CICS) programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The approval follows formal endorsement by the National Center for Strategic Partnerships, operating under the Technical and Vocational Training…
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Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s a mindset, a responsibility, and an opportunity to make a real difference. As the planet faces climate change, biodiversity loss and growing environmental stress, the choices organisations and communities make today will shape tomorrow’s world. The…
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