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Albert Cronheim Scholarship

Since 1976 the Albert Cronheim Scholarship has been created to acknowledge the contribution made by Albert to the creation of the IAPCO Educational Programme. The Scholarship is available only to non-IAPCO members and includes registration fees for an EDGE seminar.
 

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Criteria for application

  • Should be from an emerging country (OECD or World Bank list)
  • Must be currently active, working in the industry
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience but not more than 5
  • Should have good English speaking level
  • Non-IAPCO members only
Please Note: Should you be awarded the Scholarship and then are unable to attend, please note it is not transferable to another person.

Previous Recipients 

  • 2018 – Sandra Patricia Padilla Orozco from Mexico
  • 2017 – Emmanuel Damian Fernando from Sri Lanka
  • 2017 – Rhiannon Hiscocks from Dubai (Awarded by Meeting Minds)
  • 2017 – Tesa Chikaponya from Zimbabwe
  • 2016 – Zodwa Patience Msimang from South Africa
  • 2015 – Evren Turan from Turkey
  • 2014 – Pulcherie Djeni from Cote d’Ivoire
  • 2013 – David Castano from Colombia

 

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IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026

IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026, taking place from 16–19 March 2026, marks 10 years of IAPCO EDGE and returns to the city where the EDGE journey began.

This highly interactive three-day seminar is designed for meetings and events professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and grow their global networks.

Combining expert-led sessions, case studies and collaborative group work, the programme focuses on practical tools, current trends and actionable insights. The seminar faculty comprises world-leading industry professionals and long-standing leaders within IAPCO: Stephen Noble, Chair of the IAPCO Training Academy and General Manager Asia Pacific, The Conference Company; Mathias Posch, IAPCO Past President, Chair of the Accreditation Committee, and President & Partner, International Conference Services (ICS); and Jan Tonkin, IAPCO Past President and Founder & Advisor, The Conference Company.

More than a seminar, EDGE is about connection, teamwork and shared experience—delivered with the distinctive manaakitanga (warmth and hospitality) that makes Auckland and New Zealand unique.

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