04 Apr 2025

Global Socio-Political Impact Survey 2025 by IAPCO, IFES, AIPC, AND AMCI – Your Insights Needed

IAPCO, IFES, AIPC, and AMCI have united to develop a comprehensive understanding of the impact that global policy changes have on the meetings and events industry. Your valuable contribution is essential to this effort. 

Take the Survey 

IAPCO, in collaboration with IFESAIPCAMCI, and the IAPCO National PCO Association Task Force, invites you to participate in the Global Socio-Political Impact Survey. 

This survey is designed to gather valuable data from a global network of meetings and events professionals to better understand the short- and long-term impacts of recent global policy changes. The insights you provide will help us create a more comprehensive picture of how these shifts are affecting the global meetings and events industry.  

DEADLINE: FRIDAY 2 MAY 2025 

Why is Your Participation Important?
 •    Contribute to vital industry research – Your feedback will help shape a clearer understanding of the challenges ahead. 
•    Gain a collective perspective – Together, we can identify trends and common impacts faced by the industry worldwide.  
•    Stay ahead of change – By participating, you’ll help ensure that the entire industry is better prepared to navigate evolving policies and their effects. 

Please note, this survey is not intended to comment on specific policies, but to gather data on how they are influencing our sector.

Your insights are critical in helping us paint a clearer picture of the global landscape and its effects on our industry. We appreciate your time and input!

Thank you for your continued support. 

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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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