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23 Jan 2026

Connecting People, Places and Ideas | IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly Athens 2026

Greetings from Sissi Lignou, IAPCO President, President & CEO of AFEA CONGRESS

In her message, IAPCO President Sissi Lignou welcomes the global IAPCO community to Athens for the Annual Meeting & General Assembly 2026, highlighting the significance of hosting this landmark gathering in her home city — the historic birthplace of democracy and dialogue. She reflects on the strong spirit of collaboration behind the event, as four IAPCO-accredited PCOs in Greece join forces with destination partners to deliver a truly collective hosting experience. Guided by the theme “The Odyssey Reinvented”, the meeting is presented as a deeply human journey shaped by leadership, innovation and shared values. See the full video

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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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