IAPCO President Sissi Lignou will actively represent IAPCO at the ICCA Central European Chapter Annual Meeting 2026, bringing the voice and expertise of the global PCO community to this important regional gathering.
As strategic partners, IAPCO and ICCA share a commitment to advancing the meetings industry through advocacy, professional development, capacity-building and cross-sector collaboration. IAPCO’s participation supports this shared ambition while ensuring that the experience and strategic value of professional congress organisers remain central to conversations shaping the industry’s future.
Taking place in Ljubljana from 6–8 September, the ICCA Central European Chapter Annual Meeting will bring together approximately 100–120 ICCA Members for three days of focused networking, knowledge exchange and professional engagement. The programme combines forward-looking content with collaborative formats designed to generate practical value for meetings industry professionals across Central Europe.
Active Panel: What PCOs and Event Agencies Can Learn from Each Other
The Great Event Exchange
Date: Monday, 7 September 2026
Time: 11:00–11:40
Venue: Cankarjev dom Ljubljana
As part of the opening day programme, Change Your Perspective, Sissi will join an active panel examining what PCOs and event agencies can learn from one another and how closer collaboration can strengthen event strategy, creativity and delivery.
The panel will feature:
- Ori Lahav, Kenes Group and IAPCO Past President
- Sissi Lignou, AFEA Congress and IAPCO President
- Alexandre Meyrieux, KIT Group, an IAPCO Accredited Member
The discussion will be moderated by Gorazd Čad.
Sissi’s participation reflects IAPCO’s commitment to representing its Members, championing the value of accredited PCOs and contributing practical expertise to important industry conversations worldwide.
