AFEA Congress at the IAPCO | LCE Workshop

31 Mar 2025

From March 26–28, 2025, Dimitra Lignou, Vice President & CEO of AFEA Congress, participated in the IAPCO and Leading Centres of Europe (LCE) Workshop held at the Austria Center Vienna. The event brought together senior professionals in the meetings industry to explore the power of storytelling and effective communication.

Facilitated by the amazing team at Pink Elephant Communications, the workshop was an immersive experience focused on crafting clear, compelling narratives and strengthening communication strategies. Through hands-on exercises, peer feedback, and realistic case studies, participants enhanced their ability to engage, inspire, and lead with confidence.

Dimitra’s participation reflected AFEA Congress's ongoing commitment to professional growth and service excellence. The sessions created a space for open dialogue and best practice sharing among international peers, encouraging creativity and connection within the industry.

The workshop was elevated by the warm hospitality of the Austria Center Vienna and the seamless organization by IAPCO and LCE, showcasing the value of in-person learning experiences in today’s global meetings landscape.

AFEA Congress continues to invest in knowledge, people, and innovation—recognizing communication as a vital tool for delivering exceptional, impactful events.

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Global Socio-Political Impact Survey  Update 2026

A number of the leading organisations of the global meetings and events industry have joined forces again, to better understand the direct short- and long-term impacts of current global unrest, conflict and geo-political changes and to compare with results from a similar body of research conducted in 2025.

IAPCO, PCMA, ICCA, AIPC, IFES and AMCI have authored this survey to gather data from a combined global network of meetings and events professionals and organisations.

The survey results will be used to understand how geo-political policy changes impact our global industry and to assess their impact year-on-year.

Thank you in advance for your participation and support.