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Events calendar

The IAPCO Events Calendar is your comprehensive guide to upcoming events, conferences, and workshops organized or endorsed by the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO). Stay informed about key industry happenings, network with professionals, and explore opportunities for learning and collaboration.

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Date

2026

Event type

IAPCO Education Seminar

Location

Costa Rica

Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Germany

18 – 20 May 2026

IMEX Frankfurt 2026

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

Germany

8 – 11 June 2026

FIEXPO 2026

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.

Costa Rica

17 – 20 August 2026

Arabian Travel Market 2026

IAPCO CEO Martin Boyle will represent IAPCO at Arabian Travel Market 2026. If you are attending, we invite you to take the opportunity to meet and connect with IAPCO at this premier event.

Dubai

15 – 17 September 2026

EDGE Dubai Advanced

We are closely monitoring the situation in Dubai and the wider Middle East ahead of the planned IAPCO EDGE Dubai Advanced 2026 Seminar in September, designed for senior meeting professionals and previous EDGE attendees.

IAPCO Education Seminar Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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