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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress 2024 Wraps Up Record-Breaking Experience in Abu Dhabi
The 63rd ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress has come to a close, and after four incredible days of dynamic sessions bringing together 1563 delegates from all around the globe, we've made history once again, proving that our industry is stronger than ever and that business events have the power to change the world. This achievement would not have been possible without the exceptional collaborative effort of our host, whose outstanding work helped create a truly unforgettable experience for all.
Featuring 176 speakers, 93 sessions, and attended by 11 ministers and undersecretaries as well as this year's event was ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s biggest Congress yet. Delegates from 76 countries worldwide came together to share knowledge, collaborate, and expand horizons, all with the central theme of Tomorrow Starts Today.
Commitment to future generation and association community engagement
A remarkable group of students joined us, demonstrating ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s commitment to including the next generation of meetings and events professionals and providing a roadmap toward growing their careers in the space. With more than 100 associations in attendance, representatives from all parts of the meetings and events industry gathered for an unforgettable experience that promises to live on in the hearts of attendees for years to come.
Watch The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 63rd Congress Highlights Video
This year’s Congress boasted an innovative, futuristic model never before seen in the global business events industry: The Hub. Featuring 19 concurrent sessions in a groundbreaking design that allowed for free-flowing information exchange and real-time feedback from attendees via AI technology, this never-before-seen concept was based on insights from last year’s Congress in Bangkok, where delegates participated in Sharing Hubs. The Hub is just one example of how the 63rd ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress once again set the global standard for the business events industry and promises to go down in industry history as a benchmark for future events.
“This year’s ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress was certainly one to remember. With record-breaking attendance, incredible speakers, and the sense of community that makes ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ a leader in the industry, it was truly an event we’ll never forget,” said Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. “The power of connection was on full display, and from everyone at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, I’d like to thank each and every delegate for joining us in Abu Dhabi, our partners and sponsors. Here’s to many more years of gathering together and creating change, making history, and building a brighter future.”
Delegates heard from industry-leading experts and speakers who illuminated the issues that matter most to the future of business events, shared incredible memories, and built unbreakable friendships.
Attendees let loose and showed their competitive side at Challenge Night at Warner Bros World, delighted in jaw-dropping views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the Welcome Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, and enjoyed world-class hospitality during the Gala Dinner at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Participants celebrated the winning entries of the Best Marketing Award and Incredible Impacts, gathered to vote on the future of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at the General Assembly, and shared insights and “Aha moments” over meals and coffee breaks.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is grateful to our gracious hosts in Abu Dhabi who helped make the 63rd Congress an incredible success.
