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ICCA - International Congress & Convention Association
✈️ Shaping the future & value of international 🌎

ICCA -the International Congress and Convention Association- is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry. ICCA represents the main specialists in organising, transporting, and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises over 1,000 member companies and organisations in almost 100 countries worldwide. ICCA specialises in the intern

ational association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, communication channels, and business development opportunities.

03/06/2026

FIEXPO Latin America 2026 is almost here! 🌎🤝

As ICCA’s only Industry Partner in the Americas, FIEXPO Latin America plays a key role in connecting the global meetings market with Latin America and the Caribbean.

ICCA is ready to actively participate in this year’s edition of the trade show in Costa Rica, engaging in sessions, forums, and business meetings with our members and key regional sector stakeholders.

“For over 15 years, FIEXPO has been the place to be for those looking to feel the pulse of the Latin American meetings market, and for those looking to do business (events) in the region.”, Andrés Escandón, Senior Regional Director of ICCA Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Latin American meetings industry has always been there for ICCA, and ICCA will always be there for Latin America.

Join us next week for a new edition of FIEXPO in San José, Costa Rica, visit at Booth F05 and connect with industry leaders, association professionals, and peers from across the region!

📆 Explore the full ICCA programme and plan your week: https://f.mtr.cool/tuymcixvkp

03/06/2026

Shaping the future of global business events, together 🌍🤝

From global advocacy efforts in Davos, Brussels and Iceland to new partnerships, research and community-led initiatives, the ICCA Global Advocacy Alliance Forum at IMEX highlighted how our industry is driving impact far beyond events.

Missed the session or want to revisit the key insights? Discover the latest updates, achievements and what's next for the ICCA community.

💡 Discover how global advocacy is creating new opportunities for the business events industry: https://f.mtr.cool/nrpwzmiauv

02/06/2026

Tomorrow’s industry leaders aren’t waiting for a seat at the table, they’re already shaping the future! 🌍💫

Young Professionals like Jenni Yau, Head of Association Sales at ICC Belfast, are making their mark. The question is, are you ready to make yours?

The , organised in partnership with the Catalonia Convention Bureau, on 16 November isn't just another event. It's where the next generation of leaders comes together.

Join us and invest in the future of our industry. Your next opportunity, mentor, client, collaborator, or career breakthrough could be one conversation away.

💫 Don’t just watch the future of business events happen. Be in the room helping build it: https://f.mtr.cool/hynqmknstx

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02/06/2026

Angola is stepping decisively onto the global meetings stage.

Last month marked a defining moment for Africa's meetings industry. ICCA CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath met with H.E. President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to formalise a landmark destination partnership, making Angola the first African nation to join ICCA as a Destination Partner.

This isn't symbolic. It's strategic.

The launch of the Angola Convention Bureau, held in the presence of President Lourenço and Minister of Tourism Márcio De Jesus Lopes Daniel, signals something significant: political will at the highest level, translated into concrete action. Governments that show up at ribbon cuttings are sending a message. Angola's message is clear, it intends to compete.

The infrastructure is following. The Luanda Convention Palace is on track for completion by end of 2026; the government framework is in place; and the institutional coordination has begun. These aren't promises, they're foundations.

For ICCA, the partnership goes beyond recognition. It's about building real capacity, education, industry insight, and global connectivity, so that Angola's ambition is matched by the skills and networks to deliver.

Africa's share of international association meetings has long been underweighted relative to its population, its growth, and its ideas. Angola is part of a broader shift that is changing that.

The world is looking to Africa. Angola is ready to meet it.

01/06/2026

Legislative Action Day / Global Policy Forum

Last week, ICCA continued its global advocacy work in Washington, D.C. ICCA North America Regional Director Shawn Cheng participated in two important industry events: the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Legislative Action Day and the Global Policy Forum, hosted by ECA and UFI, bringing ICCA’s global perspective to some of the critical policy conversations impacting the future of international meetings.

On Capitol Hill, Shawn joined hundreds of industry peers in meetings with members of Congress to advocate for the issues that matter most to the global meetings and events industry. The business events industry contributes over $400 billion to the U.S. economy and supports 2.6 million jobs, and ICCA was there to make sure the global dimension of that story was heard.

As Shawn put it:
"Why attracting international attendees to business events and tradeshows is so critical for any city and country is because it establishes the platform effect, where buyers can access all products and exhibitors can interact with potential customers from all over the world. Being the place to be is more important and impactful than simple hotel beds and restaurant spend."

Multiple state delegations heard that message firsthand, a reminder that international meetings are not just a global story, but a local one, too.

The following day, at the Global Policy Forum, Shawn joined an invitation-only gathering of senior industry leaders to advance the advocacy conversation. As a panelist in a discussion about sustainability in the event industry, Shawn shared ICCA's perspective on progress, collaboration, and the industry's collective responsibility to lead, alongside peers from IMEX Group, Javits Center, IAEE, and others.

The forum highlighted a critical issue: the events and tradeshow model is inherently more sustainable than its alternatives, and the global business events industry needs to own and tell that story with confidence.

From the halls of Congress to the boardroom table, ICCA's commitment to shaping the future of international association meetings doesn't stop with our members. It extends to the health and growth of the entire industry, all around the world.

01/06/2026

5 Ways to Crisis-Proof Your Events 🚨

The best crisis response starts long before a crisis happens. Building resilience into your event strategy helps protect your attendees, reputation, and operations when the unexpected occurs.

1. Identify risks early: Assess potential threats across safety, operations, technology, and reputation before they become issues.
2. Define clear decision structures: Establish who leads, approves, and communicates during a crisis to ensure swift action.
3. Build strong communication protocols: Prepare clear messaging for attendees, partners, suppliers, and media to maintain trust and consistency.
4. Test your response plans: Run simulations and exercises to identify gaps and strengthen coordination.
5. Learn and refine continuously: Review every event, capture lessons learned, and update your plans to stay prepared.

Crisis readiness is no longer optional, it's an essential part of successful event management. Did you know explores this in detail? The Risk & Crisis Management chapter provides practical frameworks, tools, and real-world scenarios to help you anticipate risks, respond effectively, and build long-term resilience.

💡 Strengthen your crisis management skills and get internationally certified today: https://f.mtr.cool/qabqsafusl

29/05/2026

Have you spotted Patrick Delaney… or maybe a few versions of him running around IMEX? 👀✨
Then that’s your sign to submit for the !

This year, together with Northstar Meetings Group, we’re celebrating bold ideas that didn’t just grab attention, but delivered real, measurable impact from start to finish.

Under our theme: "Imagination and Impact: Where Creativity Meets Strategy". We’re after the strategy, creativity and story behind your campaign. Not just what you did, but why it worked.

💡 Ready to submit your campaign? Applications close Friday 28 August: https://f.mtr.cool/qeefsmvvfc

29/05/2026

The future of our industry starts with stronger connections between academia and 🎓🌍

exploring internship opportunities between ICCA members and universities, and your input matters.

📝 Fill in the survey and help shape a programme that works for you and future talent entering our industry: https://f.mtr.cool/ujophpkqwy

28/05/2026

Networking is changing, and so should the way we do it 🌍🤝

At , connections won’t happen by chance in a crowded coffee break. We’re designing experiences that bring people together with purpose through strategic simulations, peer-led workshops, and active collaboration built into the programme itself.

This is not about collecting business cards. It’s about exchanging perspectives, solving challenges together, and building relationships that continue long after .

At , different industries, cultures, and ideas come together on one global stage.

🦜 Ready to connect differently? Secure your place with early bird pricing: https://f.mtr.cool/vndbntrnxr

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28/05/2026

A Convention Bureau, A New MICE Destination, A Strategic Partnership:

ICCA along with Gaining Edge showcases the creation of Convention Bureau in Uzbekistan.

At IMEX 2026, ICCA CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath demonstrated exactly what strategic leadership in the global meetings industry looks like.

ICCA will further enhance the positioning of the Bureau In discussions with Uzbekistan's Committee for Tourism Chairman Abdulaziz Akkulov.

ICCA's world-class analytics to attract global associations to the destination. A powerful signal of what becomes possible when ICCA's knowledge and networks are put to work.

"Uzbekistan is emerging as one of the most exciting destinations in the international meetings landscape. Through this partnership, we are giving the country the tools, the data and the global connections it needs to compete at the highest level. Establishing a Convention Bureau is not just an administrative step, it is a declaration of intent, and ICCA is proud to be part of that journey." Dr. Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA.

Arda Khiva in Khiva city was identified as a new international business meetings and events destination, a clear sign that Uzbekistan's meetings ambitions extend well beyond its capital.

Under Dr. Gopinath's direction, ICCA continues to serve as a catalyst that transforms destination ambition into tangible international opportunity, sitting at the table with decision-makers, shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow's meetings industry, and connecting destinations to the global association community in ways that create lasting impact.

ICCA would like to extend special thanks to Bruce Redor, Gaining Edge for strategizing the formation of the Bureau.

The future of business events is being written now, with ICCA as a key author.

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