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Knowledge

Insight Built on 60+ Years of Industry Leadership

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s knowledge is rooted in an extraordinary understanding of the international association meetings and events industry, built over more than six decades.

Congress

Where the industry gathers.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress is the flagship global meeting point for association and meetings professionals. It offers a complete business, social, networking and legacy‑building experience designed to spark ideas, share learning and unlock new business opportunities.

Education

Develop talent. Raise standards. Create impact.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s education programmes support professional growth at every career stage, giving dynamic new voices a platform and helping members expand their understanding and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

ICCA

The first global certification programme for our industry.
Developed and delivered by leading industry experts, ICCA is agile, practical and globally relevant — available both on location and online for members and non‑members.

Bespoke Training

Data that strengthens your bid.
Need evidence on the economic, social or legacy benefits of hosting a major event? ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ provides tailored reports and statistics to help build compelling, credible business cases.

Marketing Support

Right message. Right audience. Right moment.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ promotes member businesses to relevant decision‑makers globally and advises on platforms and campaigns that deliver real results.

Young Professionals

The future of the industry starts here.
Young Professionals have a visible platform at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ events, helping emerging leaders build profiles, networks and meaningful careers.

Business

Turning Knowledge into Opportunity

Everything ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ does is business‑focused — helping members maximise opportunity and win new business.

Intelligence That Wins Business.

Use ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s Business Intelligence database and Global & Regional Business Exchanges to identify new opportunities, strengthen bids and make data‑driven decisions.

The industry’s most trusted intelligence source.
Members access decades of in‑depth data via the MyÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Portal, including:

• 220,000+ meetings
• 20,000 regularly occurring meeting series
• 11,500 international associations

Business Exchange

Insight from those who’ve done it before.
An interactive programme held at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress, Association Meetings, Chapter Meetings and trade shows, offering direct access to organisers who share real‑world experience on budgets, sustainability, timelines and decision‑making.

Business Workshops

Focused access to decision‑makers.
Exclusive, invitation‑only networking events connecting senior association executives with destinations, venues and meeting planners through structured one‑to‑one meetings.

Big Data & Analytics

Smarter decisions. Stronger bids.
Members use advanced data and analytics to:

• Identify realistic, achievable opportunities
• Understand competitor activity
• Track trends, market forces and emerging sectors
• Build persuasive, data‑driven proposals

Events

Where Knowledge and Business Come Together

Everything ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ does is driven by — and lives at — events.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ maintains a strong presence at leading international meetings and trade shows, giving members:

• Access to associations actively seeking partners
• Practical insight into winning, organising and running major events
• Live Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Sponsorship and visibility opportunities

This global immersion equips members with both strategic insight and practical tools to succeed.

The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community

Built for International Associations

The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community connects international associations with peers and trusted meetings suppliers worldwide to share learning, build partnerships and create more sustainable events.

Why Join the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community?

Networking & Community

• Broaden your network of international association executives

• Connect and learn through ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in‑person and digital events

• Join a closed LinkedIn Group (associations only)

• Receive the monthly ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community Newsletter

Knowledge & Education

• Exclusive resources tailored for association leaders
• Complimentary or supported access to flagship ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ events, including ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress
• Targeted masterclasses such as:
  • Association Impact Masterclass (AIM)
  • Association Pharmaceutical Compliance Masterclass (APCM)

Business Development & Supplier Connections

• Use the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Member Directory to find trusted partners
• Submit RFPs and receive targeted bids from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ members
• Access funding opportunities via the Incredible Impacts Programme
• Attend ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Business Workshops (15 associations / 15 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ members)
• Join regional Study Missions and Association Days
• Priority access to Hosted Buyer Programmes at IMEX, IBTM, FIEXPO and more
• Promote job opportunities via ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ channels

Who Can Join the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community?

Eligible organisations include:

• Non‑governmental international associations

• At least one regularly rotating meeting across three countries

• A minimum of 50 participants per meeting

• Not managed by third parties