About
ICCA is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry. Our rich history of more than 60 years makes us a global leader in the association industry, with over 1000 members from 100 territories and countries. We believe that by sharing knowledge and building trust, we can help our industry realise its full potential as the drivers of positive change, both in business and in the world.
ICCA Core Values
Business focus. Recognising and facilitating opportunities for our members and helping them achieve their objectives.
Advocacy. We drive critical discussions around innovation, legacy, DEI, and sustainability, providing platforms for local, regional, and global dialogue. We also liaise with policymakers to promote the societal and economical impact of our industry.
Collaboration – we actively engage and provide a platform for participation for members, clients, and industry partners.
Culturally aware and respectful – we are fully committed to being a trusted and inclusive association, appreciating and reflecting the uniqueness and diversity present within our international community.
What is it about the ICCA Congress?
The annual ICCA Congress is the highlight of the ICCA calendar. It can be said that all roads lead to Congress, and ICCA takes tremendous pride in staging and presenting the Congress to our members — and the world.
Congress is a time to meet, share, and establish better working relationships with colleagues from across the globe. The relationships built, the conversations had, and the connections made stretch across borders and time zones and extend far beyond the four days of the event.
Join us in Porto to see the full scope and potential of what’s going on in the global meetings and events industry in an incredible, imaginative, thought-provoking and innovative experience that's second to none. Be a part of a global event dedicated to shaping the way we think about our industry and how business events shape the world.
Highlights from the 64th
ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi
We met in Abu Dhabi last October for four amazing days of to collaboration, building connections, and exchanging ideas, all focussing on the idea that "Tomorrow Starts Today."
1500+ Attendees worldwide
76 Countries
86 Associations