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11 Jul 2026

IAPCO at FIEXPO Latin America 2026

IAPCO strengthened its voice and presence at FIEXPO Latin America 2026 in San José, Costa Rica, engaging where key conversations are shaping the region’s meetings industry.

Jimena Ruiz, IAPCO Council Member and Training Academy Regional Representative for LATAM, contributed to the Next Generation Summit, reinforcing IAPCO’s commitment to education and leadership development.

IAPCO CEO Martin Boyle represented the global voice of IAPCO-accredited PCOs in discussions with ministers, policymakers, destination leaders and industry stakeholders from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Martin also joined the FIEXPO Convention Bureau Challenge, exploring innovative strategies for destination managers.

The FIEXPO Gala marked the opening of registrations for the IAPCO & FIEXPO Emerging Leaders Programme – LATAM and the Jorge Castex Scholarship. 👉 See more

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