IAPCO's Aims

IAPCO is committed to raising standards of service among its members and other sectors of the meetings industry by means of continuing education and interaction with other professionals. IAPCO members are committed to a continuous quality assessment process throughout their membership. IAPCO’s aims are:

To further the recognition of the profession of the congress organiser
To further and maintain a high professional standard in the organisation and administration of congresses, conferences and other international and national meetings or special events
To undertake and promote the study of theoretical and practical aspects of international congresses
To undertake research work concerning all problems confronting professional organisers of international meetings and to seek and promote relevant solutions
To establish and maintain effective relations with other organisations concerned in any way with international meetings
To develop a programme of educational courses through IAPCO’s Training Academy
To offer a forum for PCOs
To encourage meetings’ convenors to seek the assistance of reputable PCOs
To provide members with opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences