About us
About Us

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.
Advocacy
Initiatives & Advocacy

Raising the levels of professionalism and advocating on the economic and social impact value that our industry brings to communities around the world.
Membership
Membership

IAPCO Membership is the epitome of excellence for PCOs in the global business events industry.
Education
Education

Education is at the core of IAPCO and everything the Association does revolves around it.
Community
Partnerships

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

The go-to location for the latest issues of our PCO Magazine, member news, IAPCO articles and to access our many whitepapers and guidelines.
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Community

IAPCO Commercial Partners are a key part of our community. They provide vital support to our programs, contribute valuable insights and content to our publications and advocate to congress owners the value of having an IAPCO Accredited PCO engaged. In return, they enjoy unique and strategic access to our global membership community who deliver over 19,000 conferences and meetings annually worth an estimated 17.87 billion Euros.

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Strategic Partners >

IAPCO believes in the power of a unified voice and in the success that can be achieved when working alongside other relevant organisations. Our Strategic and Media Partnerships with meetings and events industry bodies is a shining example of this. Working together with those we feel share our vision and culture brings value to both communities and audiences as well as the wider industry as a whole.

Ambassador Programme Supporters >

IAPCO Ambassadors are integral to our international outreach and engagement. They are recognised as industry leaders in their companies and regions. IAPCO Ambassadors comment on and lead business and professional event knowledge-sharing opportunities that further our industry’s profile and reputation. We are grateful for their on-going commitment and support in doing so.

Industry Affiliates >

IAPCO Industry Affiliates are technology providers, event service companies and emerging industry solution providers that engage with the IAPCO community through selected visibility and knowledge-sharing opportunities. This affiliation encourages connections and the exchange of expertise across the wider business events ecosystem, complementing IAPCO’s established Service Provider Partnerships.