ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association

About ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association

Since 1963, ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has been connecting the business event, association and academia decision-makers shaping the global meetings industry. With 1,100+ members across 100+ countries, ICCA is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry, bringing together the people who bid for, organise, host, research, deliver and influence international conferences, congresses, conventions and business events. ICCA gives its global community the data, business intelligence, education, research, networking, advocacy and business opportunities needed to make smarter decisions, build competitive advantage and win more business. For association executives, we provide knowledge, connections and resources to create more successful and impactful meetings. For destinations, venues, convention bureaux, PCOs, DMCs and other business events professionals, we open doors to international association business and global partnerships. For universities and researchers, we connect knowledge with the people and organisations shaping the future of meetings. But our ambition goes beyond business. ICCA champions the economic, social, environmental and legacy value of international meetings, helping the industry demonstrate how conferences and congresses can drive innovation, knowledge exchange, collaboration and positive change. Our purpose is clear: To shape the future and value of international association meetings. ICCA is where the international meetings community connects, learns, competes, collaborates and leads.