The 63rd ICCA Congress will take place from October 20-23, 2024, in the vibrant capital city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This year’s Congress is set to be the most ambitious and impactful gathering in ICCA’s history, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders from across the globe.
The annual ICCA Congress is the highlight of the ICCA calendar, providing a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and establishing stronger working relationships within the global association meetings industry. Participants can expect to engage in insightful conversations that transcend borders and time zones, fostering connections that will shape the future of the industry.
The 63rd ICCA Congress will feature an industry-leading content program influenced by the active learning derived from ICCA’s Sharing Hubs. Abu Dhabi will serve as the perfect backdrop for this prestigious event. The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), a multi-purpose venue spanning 133,000 square meters, will host the Congress. ADNEC’s modern amenities, coupled with the city’s superb array of first-rate hotel accommodations and excellent transport links, will ensure a seamless and inspiring experience for all attendees.
In addition to the formal sessions, the 63rd ICCA Congress will offer a splendid range of social activities, providing ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. These activities will be held at various potential venues throughout Abu Dhabi, ensuring a rich and memorable experience for all participants.
Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA said, “ICCA recognises how Abu Dhabi understands the transformative role major international events can play, and how delegates gathered from across the globe can meet, share, and learn in a spirit of openness and possibility. With a focus on sustainability and celebrating the potential of what can be achieved when we work together – and after delivering a quite superb proposal – the 63rd ICCA Congress staged in this very modern metropolis promises to be a landmark event.”
Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at the Department, Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi said,“It is an honour to be able to host the ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi, which demonstrates the emirate’s growth as a MICE destination. This win has been possible due to the collective support from key stakeholders such as Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as well as other local and regional partners. Through our commitment to forging strategic partnerships, we have positioned Abu Dhabi as a dynamic hub where businesses prosper, and innovation thrives. By offering a wide array of distinct venues, hotels and year-round cultural, leisure and entertainment options, we deliver travel and business experiences for all our MICE visitors.”
