Speaking at this year’s Place Leaders Forum at IMEX Frankfurt, future of cities expert Prof. Greg Clark articulates the potential for business events to fulfil a pivotal role within destinations’ strategic thinking, thanks to the emergence of new competitive realities as we enter an era where the Innovation Economy interacts with the Experience Economy. Our…
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe. This is where you can walk through the world in a day, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas, and find yourself at the heart of the industry’s community.
The UFI European Conference 2027 will take place in the historic city of Rimini in Italy, where industry leaders will gather to chart the future of face-to-face events. IEG’s expansive Rimini Expo Centre provides the perfect setting to explore the latest innovations, challenge conventional thinking, and strengthen the connections that drive our industry forward.
The Global CEO Summit (GCS) is an invitation-only conference for CEOs and equivalents from international exhibition organisers and venue operators. Participants can look forward to high-level networking with global industry leaders, exclusive CEO insights on challenges and opportunities ahead, and future-focused strategies shaping the exhibitions sector.
The Summit brings together the most highly-qualified incentive travel buyers with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from around the world. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group of incentive specialists.
The ICCA Nordics Chapter Meeting 2027 will be taking place in the Faroe Islands on 15-17 March 2027. This conference invites you to an energizing experience filled with inspiration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful networking. Stay tuned for more exciting news about the event!
The UK and Ireland ICCA Chapter represents 75 members spread across England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. These cover all aspects of conference management from venues and convention bureaus to hotels, PCOs. The Annual Chapter Meeting 2027 will be held in Newcastle, UK, on 27-29 January 2027. Stay tuned for more exciting news about the event!
The Forum gives emerging professionals a genuine voice — and a seat at the table — empowering them to challenge assumptions, share bold ideas and help shape the future of our industry. This event is open to ICCA members, Observers association executives, and students of any age, though priority will be given to Young Professionals.
ICCA is proud to announce the ICCA Future of Healthcare Meetings will take place on 20-22 September 2026, in Athens, Greece. The meetings will bring together all stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, healthcare association leaders and meeting suppliers, to collaboratively explore how healthcare meetings should evolve to stay relevant and engaging for future generations.
ICCA CEC 2026 in Ljubljana is designed as a strategically curated experience combining professional rigour, innovative content formats, and strong community engagement to deliver tangible value to Central European meetings industry professionals. This event will bring together 100–120 ICCA members for three days of targeted networking, knowledge exchange, and professional engagement.
Destination International’s second Global Leaders Forum demonstrates their commitment to global engagement and leadership within the destination organisation and convention bureau community and will convene senior destination leaders from around the world for strategic discussions, meaningful connections and forward-thinking collaboration. This event is invitation only.
Under the theme Moving Together, this conference will explore how city destinations can navigate movement in all its forms. Across three days of learning, exchange and networking, CityDNA members will reflect on what is moving in our cities today, and how destinations can move forward together with greater alignment, collective purpose and one authoritative voice.
The Visitor Experience Expert Meeting offers a mix of incentive and exchange opportunities for all attendees, so participant diversity is of great importance. This event is for managers and TIC front office professionals coming from small and large cities and working for either public or private tourist information organisations – CityDNA members or not.
Across Europe, CVBs are navigating rapid shifts in expectations, competition and complexity, yet there are few opportunities designed specifically for them to step back, connect with peers and reflect on how we operate, collaborate and evolve. This meeting fills that gap, combining focused discussions and informal networking. The event is open to all CVBs.
The AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit is designed specifically for commercial leaders and senior professionals working in convention centres and venues who are responsible for driving revenue, market positioning and client relationships. Participants gain insights into current issues, industry trends and key customer perspectives, helping them prepare for the intense competition on the show floor.
The AIPC Operational Excellence Summit offers a high-level forum for convention centre professionals navigating increasing operational complexity, rapid technological change, and rising expectations around sustainability, security and customer experience. It is designed for the people who actually make events happen, from operations directors and operational excellence leaders to technical, AV, ICT and facilities managers.
The AIPC Academy is designed for convention centre professionals seeking to broaden their industry knowledge, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and prepare for increased management responsibilities within an evolving global events landscape. It provides a valuable platform for previous graduates and experienced industry professionals looking to continue developing their strategic thinking, professional network and industry perspective.
The ICCA Business Workshop, hosted by the Meetings & Events Management Sector, will bring together up to 15 ICCA Members from the Meetings & Events Management, Destination Management, and Venues & Hotels sectors from around the world for one-to-one business meetings and to explore St. Julian’s association offering.
The ICCA Pharma Compliance Training takes place for the first time in December 2026, bringing together representatives of medical and pharmaceutical associations for two intensive days of learning, exchange and best‑practice sharing in Düsseldorf, a dynamic healthcare and life sciences hub. Open to association professionals who are event leads and meet the criteria.
Business events generate £33.6bn annually for the UK economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, and driving trade, innovation and business relationships. Despite this, the report highlights that the sector is not consistently recognised within government, with fragmented engagement, and growth constrained by the absence of a clear national strategy, coordinated leadership and sustained funding.
For years, the UK’s BE sector has been making the same case to government: we are more than tourism. Now, Parliament has said it too. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s new report is arguably the strongest political endorsement the sector has received, warning it risks falling behind without Government commitment to funding. From M&IT…
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