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Press Release: Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau joins IAPCO’s Destination Partnership Community 

Published: 20th November 2024

Press Release: IAPCO recognises its members INTERPLAN Congress, Meeting & Event Management AG and CCL Congress Center Leipzig as winners of the IAPCO Driving Excellence Collaboration Award 2024

Published: 19th November 2024

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A Strategic Blueprint for Member Engagement

Published: 8th May 2024

In her article in the Boardroom magazine Jimena Ruiz, IAPCO’s new council member and Chief of Staff at BTC Americas explores effective strategies for professional associations like IAPCO to enhance member engagement. Key approaches include creating a community-centric environment through specialized interest groups, tailoring communications to diverse member segments, offering unique benefits like industry insights and discounts, leveraging AI for personalisation, enhancing event experiences through interactive formats and hybrid models, and continuously seeking and acting on member feedback. By fostering a strong sense of community, providing tangible value and continuously adapting to member needs, associations can strengthen member loyalty, attract new members and ensure ongoing relevance in the dynamic business events landscape.

Legacy: A Driving Advocacy for Association Events

Published: 8th May 2024

In her article for the HQ magazine, IAPCO President-Elect and President and CEO of AFEA Congress, Sissi Lygnou highlights the importance of advocacy for the meetings industry, emphasizing the significant economic impact and legacy creation of association events, with the research showing the industry's $1.6 trillion contribution to global GDP. Sissi argues that association events foster collaboration, innovation, sustainable development and community enrichment by gathering expertise and rotating among destinations. Sissi leads the advocacy initiative launched recently by IAPCO to raise the profile of accredited PCOs and calls for a unified global advocacy strategy to gain recognition and support from policymakers, leveraging the powerful legacy creation of association events as a driving force for advocacy efforts.

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The PCO - Issue #114 | Edition 5 (2024)

Issue 114 of our IAPCO PCO Magazine looks at cross-cultural communication.

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The PCO - Issue #113 | Edition 4 (2024)

Issue 113 of our IAPCO PCO Magazine looks at contributing to the greater good.

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The PCO - Issue #112 | Edition 3 (2024)

Issue 112 of our IAPCO PCO Magazine takes a look at innovative and creative initiatives leading the global events industry today and tomorrow

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The PCO - Issue #111 | Edition 2 (2024)

Dive into issue #111, edition 2 (2024) of the PCO magazine in which we explore the fascinating world of AI and its impact on events. From revolutionising event planning to enhancing attendee experiences, discover how AI is reshaping the way we approach and experience events. But that's not all! This packed issue also brings you: > Regular updates from IAPCO, including the new Destination Partner and Annual Member Survey results. > Read about the highly anticipated IAPCO Innovation Award 2024 Nominees and their innovations to overcome challenges in managing events. > Get to know the new IAPCO Council members through their committee roles, inspirations and visions for the IAPCO community's future. > Stay informed with the latest news from IAPCO Members and Partners.

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IAPCO and FIEXPO Exhibitions Group partner to elevate professional development in Latin America

IAPCO, in partnership with FIEXPO Exhibitions Group, is proud to announce a ground-breaking initiative aimed at enhancing professional development within the Latin America region’s business and professional events industry.

IAPCO Announces New Service Provider Partnership with Gevme

IAPCO is pleased to announce a new two-year Partnership Agreement with Gevme, a leading provider of modern event technology solutions. This partnership will enable IAPCO to further expand its educational programmes by providing AI-driven outputs and session debriefs at IAPCO EDGE Seminars and its Annual Meeting and General Assemblies to ensure long-term knowledge transfer for participants and the wider IAPCO global community. The collaboration between IAPCO and Gevme signifies a strategic move towards embracing advanced technology to foster innovation and excellence in the meetings industry. By integrating Gevme’s cutting-edge solutions and promoting them to its membership, IAPCO continues to set the benchmark for professional congress organisations, ensuring a dynamic and enriched experience for its members and event participants.

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Disruptive Ideas - Accelerating success and delegate engagement

The Emirates Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery hoped to raise awareness on the rising epidemic that is facing the Region in hopes of creating viable solutions to avoid and reverse the effects of obesity. MCI set about introducing innovative ideas to be introduced into the congress programme.

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