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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The ICCA Association Impact Masterclass in Luxembourg will be an exclusive 3-day masterclass for association leaders to enhance skills in creating, executing, and evaluating impactful activities promoting social, economic, and environmental progress. Featuring a programme crafted in collaboration…
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ICCA is committed to helping the global business events industry clarify and demonstrate the societal impact of association conferences. While these events are often viewed primarily as tourism drivers, their true value reaches much farther: They drive sector advancement, foster knowledge exchange…
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IMEX Frankfurt is one of the most important global gatherings for the business events industry, and ICCA will be there with a full week of high-impact meetings, education, intelligence sharing, and community engagement. Prior to and throughout IMEX Frankfurt 2026, ICCA will bring together…
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The second ICCA Association Community Toolkit focuses on Sustainable Performance in Association Events, positioning mental wellbeing as a professional imperative and offering practical guidance to embed resilience into event strategy and team culture. Access is exclusive only for ICCA Members and…
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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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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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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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