IAPCO and Industry Partners Host Innovative ‘Mind the Gap!’ Workshop at IMEX 2025

A unique and thought-provoking workshop, ‘Mind the Gap! A Safe Space to Co-Create Ideas to Future-Proof Businesses’, took place yesterday at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, bringing together members of IAPCO, AMCI, AIPC, and IFES to tackle one of the industry’s most pressing issues: bridging the generational divide in leadership.

Sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, this workshop provided a dynamic environment for a diverse group of professionals to collaborate, share ideas, and develop practical solutions for future-proofing leadership within the meetings industry.

The event focused on key challenges, including succession planning, the meaning of ‘future-proofing’, and leadership gaps across generations. With a limited number of 25 participants, the workshop promoted small-group activities that encouraged meaningful engagement and co-creation of innovative ideas to bridge the leadership gap. Participants were given the opportunity to explore what ‘success’ looks like in the context of their professional journey, and how they can contribute to the evolution of future leadership.

IAPCO is thrilled with the success of this workshop and the high level of engagement and creativity from all participants. It was inspiring to see professionals from across generations come together to share their experiences and work towards actionable solutions for future leadership.

💡 #IMEX25 participants – don’t forget to meet us at the IAPCO Stand E780, Hall 8! Check out our full programme and discover how you can engage with IAPCO to unlock new opportunities: https://www.iapco.org/education-and-training/ems-event-calendar/imex-2025.html

For more information on future IAPCO events and activities, visit https://www.iapco.org/