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11 Jul 2026

Exclusive Member Access: ACE I Is Now Live

The first 10 modules of the brand-new IAPCO Accredited Conference Expert, Level I (ACE I) programme are now live, with exclusive early access for IAPCO Members.

Built specifically for professional congress organisers, ACE I marks the beginning of IAPCO’s individual accreditation pathway, supporting career growth, continuous learning and professional excellence across the global PCO community.

Members can choose to complete assessments as part of the official ACE I accreditation pathway, or access the same module content free of charge through the Conference Project Management Course, without assessments or accreditation progression.

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