The ICCA Business Workshop European Destination Marketing Sector 2026 will be hosted in Salzburg, Austria, and will bring together up to 15 ICCA Destination Marketing Members from across Europe with their European association clients, to have one-to-one business meetings and of course explore all that Salzburg has on offer for association delegates.
ICCA will be present at IMEX in Frankfurt, the largest tradeshow in Europe for the meetings and event industry. With the Global Advocacy Alliance, ICCA aims to equip attendees with practical knowledge and tools to effectively advocate for the event sector’s interests, ultimately contributing to its growth and recognition.
This event format presents a rare opportunity to have exclusive access to association executives and many touch points during the event that allow forming strong relationships not only on a professional but also on a personal level – so important in today’s world. Not knowing each other at the beginning but being almost friends after…
ICCA Business workshops are a quick and effective way to get a well-informed overview of what offers are available on the market from ICCA members and to exchange knowledge best practices between associations and meeting suppliers. The workshop will bring together up to 15 Destination Marketing members from across the world with their International association…
ICCASkills is a fantastic way to increase your own brand value proposition as an ambitious – and committed – professional working in the international events and meetings industry. Meeting tourism has always been a changing and dynamic industry. The pandemic accelerated profound changes in the global congress and events market. The behaviours and the needs…
At IMEX, the free professional education program includes 150+ in-depth seminars, hands-on workshops and specialist forums at each show, covering a wide range of industry insights, trends, and best practices. Spark your imagination at groundbreaking keynotes, soak up fresh ideas from experts and innovators, keep up with the latest event tech, polish your professional skills.
At IMEX, the free professional education program includes 150+ in-depth seminars, hands-on workshops and specialist forums at each show, covering a wide range of industry insights, trends, and best practices. Spark your imagination at groundbreaking keynotes, soak up fresh ideas from experts and innovators, keep up with the latest event tech, polish your professional skills.
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please…
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please…
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please…
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please…
The event is aimed at city, regional, national, and international tourism organisations, as well as universities and companies from the hospitality and tourism industry. It is directed toward managers, academics, as well as consultants and representatives of governments and international organisations dealing with tourism. Participants are invited to register for both days or can choose…
The Summer School provides great insights into the structure and functioning of the Meetings Industry. Our programme, filled with up-to-date and cutting edge examples of European best practice, lays out a comprehensive framework for you to build your expertise in one of the tourism industry’s most lucrative sector. It is perfect for those just starting…
For perspectives from around the world on destination competitiveness in the business and professional events space, check out the regular thought-pieces from the GainingEdge experts, exploring trends, developments and insights in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and destination-marketing industries, and strategic topics for DMOs, CVBs associations, exhibition & conference venues, and their advisors.
An association’s Articles are their internal law. These fundamental rules can only be changed by sufficient members voting by 75% majority – so they need to be suitable. Join this practical interactive webinar to: Have the governance relationship between members and Board confirmed; Understand why purpose, membership and Board clauses are crucial; Know what not…
As associations are “owned” by members, understanding the governance relationships between members, the Board of Trustees and management is vital. Content: The importance of legislation and being incorporated; Why structure and scope of an association matters; Responsibilities and authority of the Board of Trustees; Key documents, especially Articles of Association; Best practice in running Boards.
webEDGE provides information on a range of subjects that are pertinent to those working in the meetings industry. The Congress Project Management Course is designed to equip business events industry professionals with a 360-degree view of congress organisation. Learn new skills, stay up to date on industry trends, and advance your career.
This event is open to senior meeting professionals and previous EDGE Seminar attendees. It is open to both IAPCO members and non-members. The event website will go live soon but we encourage you to register your interest to attend now in order to avoid missing the limited spots available.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of IAPCO EDGE Seminars from where it all began, Auckland New Zealand. This event is open to IAPCO members and all other meeting professionals in the APAC region. Register your interest to attend now in order to avoid missing the limited spots available.
Held in partnership with the Oman Convention Bureau (Ministry of Heritage and Tourism), the Hosted EDGE Seminar advances professional development and raises international standards across the Middle East. It delivers IAPCO’s globally recognised education through a high-impact programme tailored to the region’s business events ecosystem and its industry stakeholders, students, and associations.
Recreating Venue Business Models: Evolution of Architecture and Investments | We’re thrilled to return to the CNCC for another exciting installment of GVEF. Expert speakers will provide insights and instruction for venue executives, convention bureaus, and meetings support professionals, focused entirely on the interests of venues and designed with issues, solutions, and actions in mind.
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