IMEX 2025

Where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe.

IMEX Frankfurt is set to be another exciting and dynamic event for IAPCO this year, and we invite you to join us as we continue our mission to Unlock Excellence in the global meetings industry. 

🗓 Tue-Thurs, 20-22 May 2025 Show hours 📍 IAPCO Stand E780, Hall 8

Unlocking Education- Be sure to join the signature IAPCO education sessions, and unlock invaluable insights with the IAPCO seal of excellence. 

Unlocking Advocacy- IAPCO has a busy agenda of advocacy activities, as we continue to advocate for our members and drive efforts to Unlock Excellence within the meetings industry.   

Unlocking Community- We will be hosting a series of activities, exclusively for the IAPCO community, offering unique opportunities to further unlock global connections and new pathways to growth.

Unlocking New Possibilities- Visit the IAPCO stand to connect with the HQ team, and discover more about how to unlock the IAPCO membership and the process of becoming part of the IAPCO community of excellence.  

As a valued IMEX partner, IAPCO will: 
✔ Connect with meeting professionals at our designated stand, shared with AMC Institute 
✔ Host vibrant networking events to bring our international community together 
✔ Advocate for IAPCO PCO Members at key industry events 
✔ Deliver insightful education sessions and workshops 
✔ Engage in exclusive activities with our Destination Partners 
✔ Announce the IAPCO Innovation Award Winner, presented in partnership with IMEX, at IMEX’s gala dinner
✔ Host a Hosted Buyer group, exclusively for IAPCO Members 

A general overview of IAPCO's activities can be found here: 

Monday, 19th May   

  • Unlocking Advocacy- Association Focus   
    Open to all IAPCO Hosted Buyers representing an association- Pre-registration required
  • Unlocking Education-Joint Association (IAPCO, IFES, AMCI, and AIPC) Next Gen Workshop
    Open to all IAPCO members- Click here to register
  • Unlocking Community- Association Social  
    Invitation/ Associations only  
  • Unlocking Partnerships- IAPCO Destination Partner Dinner  
    Open to all IAPCO Hosted Buyers- Invitation only

Tuesday, 20th May   

  • Unlocking Excellence- Find us at the📍IAPCO & AMCI Stand E780 
  • Unlocking EducationIAPCO Pop-up education: Green Meetings on a Budget: Small Changes, Big Impact  
    10:00-10:20
    📍IAPCO & AMCI Stand E780   
  • Unlocking Community- IAPCO Destination Partner Presentation 
    Open to all IAPCO Hosted Buyers (Invitation only)  
  • Unlocking CommunityIAPCO Members & Partners Drinks Reception
    Invitation only  
  • Unlocking Advocacy- Politicians Forum
    Invitation only  
  • Unlocking Partnerships- IAPCO Destination Partner Dinner  
    Open to all IAPCO Hosted Buyers- Invitation only

Wednesday, 21st May   

  • Unlocking Education- IAPCO Education Session: The Workforce Revolution: Bridging Generational Gaps for Future-Ready Meetings  
    09:00-09:45
    📍IMEX Inspiration Hub - Ocean Room   
  • Unlocking Excellence- Find us at the📍IAPCO & AMCI Stand E780 
  • Unlocking Community- IAPCO Destination Partner Presentation 
    Open to all IAPCO Hosted Buyers (Invitation only)  
  • Unlocking CommunityIAPCO EDGE Alumni Reunion & Destination hosted drinks
    Invitation only 
  • Unlocking CommunityIAPCO Destination Partner hosted drinks
    Invitation only   
  • Unlocking Excellence- IMEX Gala Dinner and Awards 2025
    Awarding of IAPCO Innovation Award 2025
    Invitation only

Thursday, 22nd May  

  • Unlocking CommunityIAPCO Destination Partner Breakfast presentation
    Invitation only   
  • Unlocking Excellence- Find us at the📍IAPCO & AMCI Stand E780   
  • Unlocking EducationIAPCO Pop-up education: Freelance vs. Full-Time: The Future of Event Staffing  
    10:00-10:20
    📍IAPCO & AMCI Stand E780   
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IAPCO Global Geo-political Survey

Your voice matters. Participate in our Global Socio-Political Impact Survey 2025 supported by our partners IFES, AIPC, and AMCI.

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