ICCA Congress 2026: Global Perspectives from Panama and the Road to Rwanda

As ICCA Congress 2026 comes to a close, the international meetings industry is celebrating the ideas, experiences, and connections that brought the world together in Panama. This year’s event drew 1,293 delegates from 80 countries, including more than 100 association executives and five Co-Curators, sparking countless partnerships and business opportunities across the global community.

From exploring the future of the industry to the ceremonial passing of the torch to Rwanda, the final day in Panama served as a powerful reminder that while this year’s Congress may be over, the journey continues.

Throughout the event, The Iceberg, in collaboration with Associations Commons and Association Meetings International (AMI), produced daily Congress Bulletins. These dispatches explored some of the big topics and developments shaping our industry, bringing together the latest news, perspectives, and insights from across the global business events landscape:

 
Experience the vibrancy of Panama and relive the best moments from the week in the official highlights video below:

 
Dive Deeper with the TTG Congress Daily

If you missed a story or want to revisit the core conversations that shaped this year’s event, you can catch up on all three editions of the TTG Congress Daily. Produced by ICCA and TTG, the dailies feature key insights, industry perspectives, and comprehensive highlights from Panama.
 
Next Stop: Kigali, Rwanda

A new chapter begins! The 66th ICCA Congress is heading to Kigali, Rwanda, from October 24–27, 2027. The next congress promises new perspectives, fresh connections, and another major opportunity to shape the future of the industry together.

Registrations are already open – secure your place for ICCA Congress 2027 here

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