International Association of Convention Centres

AIPC - the International Association of Convention Centres - is the industry association for professional convention and exhibition centre managers world wide. AIPC is committed to encouraging and recognizing excellence in convention centre management, while at the same time providing the tools to achieve such high standards through its research, educational and networking programs.

City Destinations Alliance

As City Destinations Alliance, we believe that the need for strategic destination management is greater than ever before. We help DMOs to demonstrate that the visitor economy can benefit the destinations’ social inclusion, cultural repertoire and relations, knowledge societies and local communities. DMOs are instrumental for strategic city management: they act as agenda-setter, project initiator and facilitator for the many stakeholders working for a better city. And together, we are committed to a sustainable and responsible visitor economy that works for people, place, and planet.

The Meetings Industry Manifesto: Priorities for the Next EU Leadership

Exciting new relationships with the EU Commissioner as stated in this video and LinkedIn post

Destinations International

We believe that destination organizations positively impact local communities as a dynamic place to visit, live and work. As such, Destinations International, the global association for destination professionals, elevates tourism by educating, equipping, empowering and connecting its members to better fulfill their missions and achieve positive results around the world.

Exhibitions and Conference Alliance

Established in 2021, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is a coalition of leading professional and industry associations that comprise the unified advocacy voice of the business events industry. ECA works with government at all levels to improve the overall competitiveness of our industry, which will employ 2.63 million Americans and drive $426.1 billion in spending nationwide in 2025.

ECA's nine alliance partners represent all aspects of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and hard-working men and women that comprise the U.S. and global business events landscape.

Events Industry Council

The Events Industry Council, the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards, is a global federation of more than 34 Association Members representing 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and 24 Corporate Members with global operations and event teams in countries around the world.

EIC is the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program activities. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education, and a rigorous exam.

German Convention Bureau

The GCB German Convention Bureau e. V. represents Germany as a globally leading and sustainable meetings destination, supports its members and partners in the international and domestic marketing of their products and services, and acts as a driving force for the future of business events.

International Association of Exhibitions and Events

Organized in 1928 as the National Association of Exposition Managers to represent the interests of trade show and exposition managers, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® is the leading association for the global exhibition industry. Today IAEE represents over 12,000 individuals in over 50 countries who conduct and support exhibitions around the world.

Our Voice

Sustainability Initiative

Sustainability toolkit

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

International Association of Professional Congress Organisers

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is a not-for-profit membership association and the only international accreditation organisation for professional conference organisers.

International Congress and Convention Association

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is a global community and knowledge hub for the international association and governmental meetings industry.

Founded in 1963, ICCA specializes in the international association meetings sector, offering unparalleled data, education, and communication channels, as well as business development and networking opportunities.

Today, ICCA is one of the most prominent organizations in, and advocates for, the world of international meetings. The ICCA Association Community offers associations across the world education, connections, tools, and resources to help them organize more effective and successful meetings.

Joint Meetings Industry Council

The Meetings Industry consists of a broad range of organizers, suppliers and facilities engaged in the development and delivery of meetings, conferences, exhibitions and other related events which are held in order to achieve a range of professional, business, cultural or academic objectives.

Meeting Professionals International

MPI serves the entirety of the meeting and event industry, regardless of need, audience or specialization. MPI delivers leadership and education that are not only credible—they’re actionable. We empower our community to visualize and execute one-of-a-kind experiences that inspire people to evolve their outlooks, reexamine their preconceptions and take positive action.

Professional Convention Management Association

PCMA educates, inspires, and listens, creating meaningful experiences where passion, purpose and commerce come together. We are the world’s largest community for Business Events Strategists, providing senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the global business events industry. Headquartered in Chicago, IL PCMA has 17 North American Chapters, regional communities in APAC, EMEA and LATAM, and members in 59 countries.

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

SITE is the only truly global business events association dedicated exclusively to incentive travel.

Founded in 1973, we are a professional association of 2,900 members located in 90 countries, working in corporations, agencies, airlines, cruise companies, and across the entire destination supply chain.

We bring value to our members at both global and local chapter level by networking, online resources, education, certification, and advocacy. SITE is deeply committed to the new generation and operates a best-in-class Young Leaders program and dedicated annual conference.

US Travel Association

U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the U.S. travel industry—a key contributor to America’s economic success. Our mission is to increase travel to and within the United States, and in doing so, fuel our nation’s economy and future growth.

The Global Association of Exhibition Industry

UFI is the leading global association of the world’s tradeshow organizers and exhibition center operators, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry.

UFI’s main goal is to represent, promote and support the business interests of its members and the exhibition industry. UFI directly represents around 50,000 exhibition industry employees globally, and also works closely with its 73 national and regional associations members.

875 member organizations in 87 countries and regions around the world are presently signed up as members.

Wonderful Copenhagen - Copenhagen Legacy lab

Today, congresses and major events are increasingly recognized as powerful platforms for bringing people together, tackling societal challenges, and creating lasting impacts. In line with this, Copenhagen Convention Bureau has launched Copenhagen Legacy Lab; an award-winning, strategic initiative focusing on driving positive impact from congresses.

Copenhagen Legacy Lab was launched in 2019 and is today a central part of Wonderful Copenhagen’s strategy, Copenhagen, All Inclusive. This strategy aims to understand and develop the broader value created by Copenhagen’s tourism, emphasizing legacy as a crucial area of focus.