ICCA is one of the most prominent organisations in the world of international meetings and represents the main specialists in organising, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events. With more than 900 member companies and organisations in 85 countries worldwide and incorporating all supplier sectors, it is the most global organisation within the meetings industry.

ICCA Statistics: Country and city rankings 2009
The ICCA rankings cover meetings organised by international associations which take place on a regular basis and which rotate between a minimum of three countries. A press release on the new top 20 country and city rankings, measured by number of hosted events in 2009, will be published on Monday 17 May, one week before IMEX. Visit ICCA stand A302 for the rankings and background information. ICCA is now working on the details behind these headline results. Please note that the full ICCA statistics report for 2009 will be released end of June. The 10 Year statistics report covering 2000-2009 will be published late July.
 
Association Expert Seminar, 22-24 May
ICCA will once more be running this unique, interactive seminar which brings together 20 international association executives and 40 international suppliers (ICCA members) to share information and experiences, and to update themselves on the latest trends and ideas relating to international association conferences. The initial findings of the Convention2020 survey will be presented during the seminar (convention-2020.com).
 
Association Day, 24 May
Held one day prior to the show, Association Day is one of the big successes of IMEX. As in previous years, ICCA is the lead meetings industry association working with IMEX to create this successful programme, which for the last three years has attracted the largest annual gatherings of international association executives in Europe. Every year over 250 association professionals, from 30 countries from this highly important market segment are expected to attend a full afternoon of seminars, round table discussion forums, and networking.

Association Networking Evening, 24 May
ICCA is the primary organiser of this IMEX-hosted event, which takes place at the Westin Hotel Frankfurt and is the traditional kick-start to IMEX. The participants are mainly international association clients and ICCA members, with additional guests from other meetings industry associations.
 
ICCA Data workshop, 24 May
The ICCA Association Database Online provides a historical overview of thousands of association meetings, plus current contact addresses. The structure of this database perfectly suits the marketing information needs of suppliers (ICCA members) in the international meeting business. Find out how ICCA Members can find their hottest sales leads in the ICCA Association Database and how they can tailor their bids to the wishes of associations. Come and see why the ICCA Association Database is widely respected as the most valuable source of marketing information in the meetings industry and interview ICCA members about their experiences. Visit the ICCA stand and contact Willy Cortus (willy@icca.nl) for an ICCA Association Database Online demonstration and find out the ins and outs.
 
ICCA mid-year Sector and Chapter meetings, 24 May
The ICCA mid-year Sector and Chapter meetings will take place on Monday 25 May 2009 at the Messe Frankfurt.
“The Impact and Implications of the Iceland Volcano Eruption”
ICCA Breakfast Seminar - Tuesday 25 May, 08.45-09.45
Seminar Room, Level 9.2, Hall 9, Messe Frankfurt
Was your business or event directly hit by the ash clouds that closed down European airspace?  Did you find practical solutions to the massive challenges that occurred?  What changes are you putting in place for future events, for your insurance and risk assessment plans, for your marketing messages?  What do you think are the longer term implications for our industry?  What needs to be done better next time there is an incident like this?  ICCA members whose businesses were impacted by the recent dramatic events will share their experiences and viewpoints and will lead general Round Table discussions between suppliers and meeting planners.
 
The 4th ICCA Airlines Networking Breakfast, 27 May
For all member and non-member airlines. This event is by invitation only.
 
Activities at the ICCA stand
- ICCA Research, Sales and Marketing Programme - Refreshingly Different!
Tuesday 25 May and 26 May, 09:30 - 10:30, ICCA stand A302
The ideal event for junior to mid-level managers and client-facing executives from venues, destination marketing organisations, and PCOs: custom-made content + immediate business opportunities.
- 49th ICCA Congresses 2010 - Hyderabad, India
The provisional programme will be available at the ICCA stand
- ICCA Member Networking Reception
Wednesday 26 May 2010, 15.00 – 17.00 hours, ICCA stand A302
All members are invited to join us for a drink to celebrate the upcoming ICCA Congress in Hyderabad, India. This reception is the chance to get quotes and background information, but is by invitation only.
- ICCA Membership Directory
Pick up your copy of the new ICCA Membership Directory.
- ICCA/IMEX Pocket Calendar
The IMEX/ICCA Pocket Calendar lists the main national holidays worldwide for the coming ten years. This information will help meeting organisers as well as suppliers in the international meetings industry to schedule their meetings ahead of time.