The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and BestCities Global Alliance have announced the International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA) as the recipient of the 2026 Incredible Impacts Programme (IIP) Seed Fund Grant. The announcement highlights the growing role of…
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ICCA is inviting all members to submit information on governmental meetings taking place in 2026. Governmental meetings are an important and growing segment of the global business events industry. They bring together policymakers, government agencies, intergovernmental organisations and…
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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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CALL FOR START-UPS ICCA Congress 2026 – Special Start-Up Stream Panama City, Panama | 8-11 November 2026 Put Your Innovation in Front of the People Who Shape Global Events The world's leading business events decision-makers are looking for what's next. Could it be you? The ICCA Congress Start-Up…
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ICCA has released the 2025 Global Government Meetings Intelligence Report, its most comprehensive analysis of the government and intergovernmental meetings sector to date. Available exclusively to ICCA Members, the report provides authoritative, data-led insight for destinations and suppliers…
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ICCA has released the Public Abstract for GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings 2025, the latest edition of its flagship research publication and the…
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The global business events industry is rapidly evolving. As leaders, it is our duty to ensure that each event contributes meaningfully to our host destinations and to long-term sustainability outcomes. The ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 clearly demonstrated that sustainability is no longer a parallel…
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The BCB’S Legacy program aims to integrate long-term community benefits into events through structured methodologies, including defining legacy, aligning event goals with local needs, and evaluating impacts using KPIs such as community development and knowledge sharing. In its first year alone, five…
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The strength and relevance of the Iberian Chapter within the meetings industry as reflected in the ICCA Globe Watch rankings. The Iberian Chapter, encompassing Spain and Portugal within ICCA, has consistently appeared as a prominent force in the global meetings industry. Its performance in the ICCA…
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For years, ICCA Business Intelligence has helped members identify opportunities, strengthen bids, uncover association insights, and make more informed business decisions. Powered by decades of industry research and collaboration, ICCA BI provides access to the most comprehensive sources of…
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