8–11 November 2026
Start
Nov 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
End
Nov 12, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Dates: 8–11 November 2026
Venue: Panama Convention Center
Location: Panama City, Panama
Organiser: International Congress and Convention Association — ICCA
Theme: CrossWorlds
The 65th ICCA Congress brings together the international association meetings community to share knowledge, develop business relationships and discuss the future of congresses and business events.
Its audience includes association executives, convention bureaux, destination representatives, venues, hotels, professional congress organisers and event-service providers.
What makes it relevant?
The congress focuses on the people and organisations involved in attracting, planning, hosting and delivering international association meetings. It provides opportunities to understand how destinations are selected, discuss changing client requirements and build relationships across the congress supply chain.
The organiser places particular emphasis on networking, alongside professional learning and discussion of industry developments. Its published programme framework also includes social activities, corporate social responsibility initiatives and opportunities for start-ups. Congress overview and programme
The host venue
The Panama Convention Center is located on the Amador Causeway. Its facilities include an exhibition hall, ballroom and modular meeting rooms, allowing delegates to experience a venue designed for large international events. Venue information
Who should consider attending?
The congress is especially relevant to professionals developing association business, managing congress portfolios or promoting destinations and venues internationally.
Participation
Check the organiser’s registration categories, eligibility conditions, fees and current programme. Individual activities may have separate access arrangements.
Official event information and registration
Venue: Panama Convention Center
Location: Panama City, Panama
Organiser: International Congress and Convention Association — ICCA
Theme: CrossWorlds
The 65th ICCA Congress brings together the international association meetings community to share knowledge, develop business relationships and discuss the future of congresses and business events.
Its audience includes association executives, convention bureaux, destination representatives, venues, hotels, professional congress organisers and event-service providers.
What makes it relevant?
The congress focuses on the people and organisations involved in attracting, planning, hosting and delivering international association meetings. It provides opportunities to understand how destinations are selected, discuss changing client requirements and build relationships across the congress supply chain.
The organiser places particular emphasis on networking, alongside professional learning and discussion of industry developments. Its published programme framework also includes social activities, corporate social responsibility initiatives and opportunities for start-ups. Congress overview and programme
The host venue
The Panama Convention Center is located on the Amador Causeway. Its facilities include an exhibition hall, ballroom and modular meeting rooms, allowing delegates to experience a venue designed for large international events. Venue information
Who should consider attending?
The congress is especially relevant to professionals developing association business, managing congress portfolios or promoting destinations and venues internationally.
Participation
Check the organiser’s registration categories, eligibility conditions, fees and current programme. Individual activities may have separate access arrangements.
Official event information and registration
