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Training Academy

IAPCO’s Training Academy comprises meeting professionals from IAPCO member companies from around the globe. They are hand-selected for their expertise on specific subject matters as well as for the energy, enthusiasm and willingness to share their knowledge with others.

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

Stephen Noble

Chair, Training Academy, and Regional Representative, APAC

Sarah Markey-Hamm

Sarah Markey-Hamm

Chair, Digital Education Sub-Committee

Ajay Bhojwani

Ajay Bhojwani

Regional Representative, MEA

Ellen Franck

Ellen Franck

Jimena Ruiz

Jimena Ruiz

Regional Representative, LATAM

Ori Lahav

Ori Lahav

Chair, IAPCO Annual Meeting and General Assembly Sub-Committee

Nicola McGrane

Nicola McGrane

Regional Representative, Europe

Mathias Posch

Mathias Posch

Chair, Accreditation Sub-Committee

Upcoming events

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16 – 19 March 2026

EDGE Auckland

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of IAPCO EDGE Seminars from where it all began, Auckland New Zealand. You won't want to miss this one!

IAPCO Education Seminar New Zealand
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25 – 27 March 2026

IAPCO and Leading Centres of Europe Workshop 2026

After three years of diving into our joint business models, strategic partnerships and communication styles, we are excited to present to you a new installment of our annual senior leaders workshop, co-hosted by IAPCO and the Leading Centers of Europe!

Munich, Germany
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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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