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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 partners are organisations that have aligned themselves with IAPCO’s mission to promote the professional development of congress organisers and the industry.
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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

Chair, Training Academy, and Regional Representative, APAC

Ori Lahav

Chair, IAPCO Annual Meeting and General Assembly Sub-Committee

Sarah Markey-Hamm

Chair, Digital Education Sub-Committee

Nicola McGrane

Regional Representative, Europe

Jimena Ruiz

Regional Representative, LATAM

Ajay Bhojwani

Regional Representative, MEA

Belén Aguado

HQ Representative (Awards and Accreditation)

To Be Appointed

Chair, Accreditation Sub-Committee

13 – 15 October 2026

IMEX America 2026

IMEX America is where the meetings, events and incentive travel industry gathers for the largest trade show of its kind—in one of the biggest meetings markets in the world.

Las Vegas, Nevada

19 – 21 October 2026

Hosted EDGE Oman 2026

IAPCO EDGE Heads to Muscat: Unlocking New Learning Opportunities in the Middle East.

Muscat, Oman

8 – 11 November 2026

65th ICCA Annual Congress 2026

IAPCO will be participating in the annual Congress of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association), taking part in Panama City from 8-11 November 2026.

Panama City, Panama