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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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01 Jan 2025

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HOW TO CHOOSE A CORE PCO

These guidelines have been produced to assist associations with the appointment of a Core Professional Congress Organiser (PCO). What is a core PCO? What is the role of a core PCO? What criteria to consider to appoint a core PCO?

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