Training Academy - IAPCO: The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers

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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 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

Sarah Markey-Hamm

Chair, Digital Education Sub-Committee

Ajay Bhojwani

Middle East & Africa, Chair

Ellen Franck

Jimena Ruiz

Regional Representative, LATAM

Ori Lahav

Chair, IAPCO Annual Meeting and General Assembly Sub-Committee

Nicola McGrane

Regional Representative, Europe

Mathias Posch

Chair, Accreditation Sub-Committee

Haley So

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18 – 20 November 2025

IBTM World 2025

The premier global event for event professionals. Connect with leaders, explore solutions, and find business.

Spain

Hosted EDGE Oman postponed 1

25 – 26 November 2025

EDGE Oman

IAPCO EDGE Heads to Muscat: Unlocking New Learning Opportunities in the Middle East. This event has been postponed. Check this page for updates coming soon.

Muscat, Oman

Hosted EDGE Jakarta 1

26 – 28 November 2025

IAPCO Hosted EDGE Seminar Jakarta 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

18 – 21 January 2026

EDGE Stockholm

IAPCO Education Seminar Sweden

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