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The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is a not-for-profit membership association and the only international accreditation organisation for professional conference organisers.
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IAPCO International Educational Programme

The IAPCO International Educational Programme is administered by the Training Academy under the auspices of the IAPCO Council. The Educational Programme provides specialist training, not only for professional congress organisers and meeting planners, but to all sectors of the meetings industry.

Stephen Noble

Committee Chair

Ajay Bhojwani

Ellen Franck

Ori Lahav

Chair, IAPCO Annual Meeting and General Assembly Sub-Committee

Nicola McGrane

Regional Representative, Europe

Mathias Posch

Chair, Accreditation Sub-Committee

Jimena Ruiz

Training Academy Regional Representative, LATAM

Haley So

Training Academy Next Gen Representative - APAC

Elly Butler

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Free

19 May 2025

Joint Association Partners Next Gen Workshop

Germany

20 – 22 May 2025

IMEX Frankfurt 2025

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

Germany

22 – 26 May 2025

IAPCO Council Meeting, Vienna

IAPCO Council travels to Vienna, Austria for their May Council Meeting.

Austria

9 – 12 June 2025

FIEXPO 2025

FIEXPO Latin America is the place by excellence where destinations and suppliers specialized in the Meetings, Events and Incentives Industry can connect with the most prominent buyers globally. They establish connections with the highest authorities and policy makers to ensure that the economic, intercultural and social benefits of the MICE Industry in Latin America are understood and recognised.

Costa Rica