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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ICCA is pleased to announce that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for providing badges and lanyards for ICCA’s 2026 Global Events is now open! Event Dates: ICCA Association Circle 2026 ICCA The Future of Healthcare Meetings 2026 ICCA Young Professionals Forum 2026 (Exact dates TBD; delivery to…
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Big ideas start with a conversation. We gathered voices from around the world to rethink how we meet. The Global Conversation Corner, a podcast in collaboration with EventPoint and Shake It, launches 7 January 2026…
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ICCA proudly announces a landmark sustainability partnership with EarthCheck, unveiled during the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in ICCA’s mission to embed sustainability and measurable climate action across the global business events industry. Under…
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An opportunity to shape the future of the global business events industry ICCA is pleased to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the hosting of the ICCA Young Professionals Forum (YPF) 2026, to be held on 15–16 November 2026. The YPF brings together emerging talent from across the international…
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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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