International Congress and Convention Association

Shaping the Future and Value of International Association Meetings

ICCA - the International Congress and Convention Association - is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry.
ICCA is the global association leader for the international meetings industry and specialises in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, education, communication channels, and business development and networking opportunities. 

Since its establishment in 1963, ICCA represents the world's top destinations and most experienced suppliers specialised in handling, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises of over 1,100 member companies and organisations in almost 100 countries and territories worldwide. 

As of 2020 ICCA encompasses all major stakeholders in the world of association meetings, by opening its doors to associations with the launch of the “ICCA Association Community”, offering education, connections, tools and resources to associations to organise more effective meetings. Currently the ICCA Association Community includes over 300 association executives, many representing healthcare associations across Europe and beyond.

ICCA's Head office is based in the Netherlands. ICCA's Regional Offices are based in Malaysia, South Africa, U.A.E., U.S.A. and Uruguay. Please visit ICCA for more details.

BestCities Global Alliance

We harness the power of collaboration and community to create positive impact through business events.

BestCities Global Alliance - Dedicated to excellence we’re an alliance of 11 cities that never settles when it comes to business events, we continuously push for better. 

The quality and reach of our global community and our open knowledge exchange, allows our partners and clients to develop and offer experiences that make a more positive impact and leave a stronger and lasting legacy on the world. 

Founded with this community spirit we continue to believe that our world prospers when it comes together, works together, and shares generously. 

We are the BestCities Global Alliance.