IAPCO will participate in Arabian Travel Market 2026, engaging with stakeholders, members and partners while representing the global value of the meetings industry.
IAPCO session
2036: Meetings of the Future – What Will Be the Hurdles and What Will Make Them Thrive?
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
14:15–14:45
Experience Hub
Looking ahead to 2036, this session will explore how meetings may evolve, the challenges the industry must navigate and the role of each stakeholder in shaping their future.
The discussion will consider how collaboration across the meetings ecosystem can enhance participant experiences, achieve event objectives and deliver stronger results for associations, government hosts and other clients.
The session will be led by:
- Ajay Bhojwani, IAPCO Council Member and Regional Managing Director, MCI Middle East
- Dr Ahmed Elchal, IAPCO Member and IAPCO Ambassador in the region, and Chairman, ICOM Group
- Karina Soraya Lance, Associate Vice President, Dubai Business Events, an IAPCO Destination Partner
- Kavita Prabhu, Executive Director, Arab Association of Urology