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19 November 2026

AIPC Operational Excellence Summit 2026, Barcelona, Spain

The 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. Designed as a hands-on, peer-driven event, the Summit focuses on how to deliver complex events smoothly, safely and sustainably both today and in the years ahead.

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8 December 2026

AIPC Asia Summit 2026, Chongqing, China

The AIPC Asia Summit 2026 will bring together convention centre leaders, industry professionals and business partners from across Asia and beyond to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships. The event will provide a platform for discussion on topics relevant to the convention centre industry and the broader meetings and events sector.

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9 May 2027

AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit, Frankfurt, Germany

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.

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19 November 2026

AIPC | Operational Excellence Summit, Barcelona, Spain

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.

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11 April 2027

AIPC Academy 2027, Brussels, Belgium

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.

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8 November 2026

AIPC | Canadian Academy, Toronto, ON, Canada

An immersive leadership programme designed to develop the next generation of convention centre leaders through practical learning, site visits and peer collaboration. Delivered by AIPC, CCC, and IAVM, the high-impact programme covers operations, strategy, and finance – with global experts, hands-on learning, and powerful networking.

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Copenhagen Risk Navigator: A Toolbox for the Worldwide Events Industry

Copenhagen Convention Bureau launched the Copenhagen Risk Navigator at this year’s IMEX, and explained that this comprehensive, practical collection of 14 different risk management tools has been custom-developed and made available freely to the entire business events community: destinations and organisers / owners, as well as industry suppliers. Developed by CCB in partnership with GainingEdge…

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How the Tourist Tax Could Change the Rules of Subvention

AMI’s James Lancaster examines a peculiar contradiction that sits at the heart of Europe’s convention bureaux: while they spend much of their time handing out money to compete for lucrative association conferences, they often struggle to secure their own funding. Could tourism tax up-end the rules of the game?

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AIME 2026: Early Political Buy-in + Long-term Legacy Thinking = Melbourne’s Formula for Success

60 years young: that’s the spirit of Melbourne Convention Bureau, one of the world’s most successful and innovative DMOs. The MCEC – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – is a relative youngster with only 30 years under its belt, but the venue laid out its ambitions at birth by achieving a six Green Star sustainable…

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UK’s ERP Phase I Report Finally Published

The UK government’s full Events Research Programme report was finally published following mounting pressure from the industry and MPs. Phase I recorded only 28 COVID-19 cases across nine pilot events with 58,000 participants. The Liverpool business event pilot chosen, Change Business for Good (pictured), saw no transmission cases. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…

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60th ICCA Congress Runs Again as Hybrid

Associations and the meetings sector have gathered across hub cities and via a virtual platform for the 60th ICCA Congress. Around 1,200 delegates from 83 countries attended the Iceberg partner event to enjoy 100 hours of live content. Hopes for one unified Congress in Colombia, were dashed by travel restrictions. From Conference & Meetings World…

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Scotland Confirms Extra Funding for Events

The Scottish government is to provide further funding for its events industry as part of a new £104.3 million package split into nine separate funds. These include a Pivotal Event Businesses Fund and wider Event Industry Support Fund. Businesses can apply even if they have drawn on previous funding. From Conference & Meetings World…

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