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.
This is not another forum about what the business events industry already knows. The AP EvolvDestination Forum 2026 is designed for professionals who want to understand where future business will come from, how association decisions are changing, and how destinations, venues, PCOs, associations, universities, and industry partners can create opportunities together.
Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition & Tourism Sectors, co-hosting with ICCA, is delighted to organise the fifth edition of the Asia Pacific BE Youth Challenge. This competition aims to foster young professionals in the Business Events industry and provide an exclusive opportunity for participants to take centre stage in showcasing innovative and creative ideas.
Northstar’s premier hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings brings together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.
This is the premier hosted-buyer event for Midwest suppliers to connect with meeting professionals. Join your industry peers for the must attend hosted-buyer event bringing together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, attractions, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Midwest US.
Destination California — Northstar’s destination-specific hosted-buyer event — enables attendees to experience first-hand the most desirable destinations, hotels and activities for successful meetings, while making invaluable business connections. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands — Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive magazine.
M&C Asia Connections is an exclusive tabletop tradeshow that unites Asia’s top suppliers and global buyers in the MICE industry. This premier event offers a compelling agenda tailored for forward-thinking MICE professionals to forge impactful connections through pre-scheduled one-to-one business appointments and enriching networking sessions.
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.
PCMA Convening LATAM is a unique platform in Latin America that drives growth and innovation through a transformative experience, combining PCMA’s global vision with the creativity and passion of Latin event industry professionals to build a unique perspective, truly focused on the challenges of the region.
Convening APAC is where multi-generational senior business event leaders and next generation professionals converge. Together, they shape the future of our industry. Designed for corporate event marketing professionals, association meeting professionals, event owners, event managers, and business events leaders, this PCMA Asia Pacific flagship event brings together a trusted community from across the region.
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.
The AIPC Annual Conference is the Association’s flagship event, designed for senior leadership and decision-makers across convention centres and the wider events ecosystem. At the same time, the Conference also actively engages future leaders of the industry through the AIPC Future Shapers programme, with high-potential professionals presenting their projects.
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.
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event – AIME – is Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business events exhibition and learning platform. It connects a global community of business event professionals with industry suppliers through a seamless blend of human expertise and cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
As a gathering that champions the power of face-to-face interactions, this forum promises enriching workshops and sessions designed to both challenge and inspire attendees. Planners will benefit from unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers from diverse industries and explore innovative approaches to meeting design, sustainability, and impact.
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.
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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