Press Releases

IAPCO announced the nomination of Arinex founder, Roslyn McLeod OAM, as an Honorary Member of IAPCO during the 2024 AM&GA in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Roslyn’s commitment to, and support of IAPCO since 1997 when Arinex Pty Ltd became an accredited IAPCO member has been unwavering and her contribution to the wider global meetings and events industry is nothing short of remarkable. Roslyn started her career in the meetings and events industry with her specialist Japanese speaking tours and translation services over 52 years ago. Her company, Arinex, became one of the most successful PCO businesses in Australia. In 1999, Roslyn was awarded the Australian Commonwealth Government’s Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her outstanding contribution to the Australian tourism and meetings industry and retired in 2021

Ginevra De Bellis, Department Head of International Relations and Bid Management at OIC Group has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) Hero Award. The announcement was made on the final day of the Association’s Annual Meeting and General Assembly (AM&GA) held from February 28th to March 2nd in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

IAPCO announced the election of new Council Officers and President-Elect at the conclusion of its 2024 Annual Meeting and General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The newly elected Council Officers and President-Elect bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, ensuring the continued success and growth of the association. The newly elected Council Officers will work closely with the President and IAPCO headquarters team to lead the association in achieving its strategic goals and serving the needs of its members.

Building on the existing partnership with Messe Frankfurt GmbH as IAPCO's Convention Centre Partner, this strategic alliance further solidifies #Frankfurt's position as a top global congress and conference location. This new partnership enhances our commitment to exceptional event experiences and adds a leading destination to the IAPCO Community for our network of leading PCOs.

The IAPCO Education Seminar Series, IAPCO’s premier educational and networking event for Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) and meetings industry stakeholders, reached a monumental milestone this year, marking its 50th annual seminar. Since its inception in 1975, the Seminar has established itself as a cornerstone of the events industry, fostering excellence, igniting innovation and connecting generations of events professionals across the globe. Rebranded as IAPCO EDGE in 2016, the 2024 edition wrapped up in Antwerp on 18 January, proudly celebrating this remarkable milestone and its enduring impact on shaping the future of events.