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A practical resource designed to help IAPCO Member Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) translate sustainability ambitions into meaningful and achievable action.
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IAPCO surveys provide vital insights that help shape the future of the meetings industry. From tracking the impact of global shifts to understanding how our Members evolve, these tools fuel informed action and collective progress. Explore IAPCO’s survey initiatives, focusing on the insights that drive progress, strengthen our community, and shape the future of the meetings industry.
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Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)
Global Meetings Industry Day 2026
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.
On 6 May 2026, the global meetings and events industry will come together to celebrate GMID and highlight why #MeetingsMatter.
To mark Global Meetings Industry Day 2026, IAPCO is proud to share the results of its 2025 Annual Member Survey, revealing the scale, strength and strategic value of its global community of IAPCO Accredited Professional Conference and Congress Organisers.
Research
IAPCO surveys provide vital insights that help shape the future of the meetings industry. From tracking the impact of global shifts to understanding how our Members evolve, these tools fuel informed action and collective progress. Explore IAPCO’s survey initiatives, focusing on the insights that drive progress, strengthen our community, and shape the future of the meetings industry.
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Global Socio-Political Impact Survey Update 2026
Introducing IAPCO’s 2026 Global Socio-Political Impact Survey, conducted in partnership with AIPC, AMC Institute, ICCA, IFES and PCMA. See more
IAPCO 2025 Annual Member Survey Results
On Global Meetings Industry Day 2026, IAPCO shared the results of its 2025 Annual Member Survey, revealing the scale, strength and strategic value of its global community of IAPCO Accredited Professional Conference and Congress Organisers (PCOs). See more
CSR
We believe that the Meetings and Events industry has a responsibility to prioritise sustainability and to support the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That’s why we have supported several initiatives to reduce our own environmental impact and support the specific SDGs that we know we can make a positive impact on. Additionally, over our past 5 Annual Meetings, IAPCO has supported various local children's projects encouraging our future leaders to grow and develop.
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