ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is delighted to announce the first in-person Certified International Convention Specialists (CICS) course in Africa was successfully completed for staff of the on Friday 18th November.
Delegates gathered for an intensive, one-stop week-long course at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa to gain essential industry knowledge skills in community engagement, conference bidding, and industry advocacy.
The study programme was set up with the support of the IFC/WBG which is closely supporting the Ethiopia Convention Bureau in its endeavor to develop competitive Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
Regarding the collaboration between ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and the Ethiopia Convention Bureau, Bizualem Getu (Director) states: "International industry-wide collaboration, cooperation, and consensus is key for future development of Business events." ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ CEO, Senthil Gopinath, agrees and adds: “The ICCA programme with the Ethiopia Convention Bureau shows our shared commitment to developing and improving industry talent in the whole of Africa.”
The ICCA programme was conducted on-site by Patrick Delaney, Managing Partner, SoolNua; and Deanna Varga, Founder, and CEO, Mayvin Global and Adjunct Associate Professor (Industry), the University of Technology of Sydney.
Congratulations to all the learners for completing the course and thank you to the host, Ethiopia Convention Bureau, for welcoming the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ delegation and for arranging an excellent trip around Addis Ababa giving everyone a flavour and insight into what the Ethiopian capital can bring to the international events industry.?
For more information about ICCA CICE and CICS courses, and to remind all the education programme is available for both non-members and members of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, please contact ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Education Team at education@iccaworld.org.