ICCA Announces ICCA Advantage to Drive Business Events Forward

ICCA has announced ICCA Advantage, a new programme under the ICCA Learn umbrella designed to boost organisations' capabilities to attract and host international association meetings.

A targeted solution to propel business events forward with tailor-made, personalised training sessions for teams, ICCA Advantage provides key competitive advantages.  

In today's rapidly evolving business events industry, meeting professionals must adopt a proactive mindset, seek learning opportunities, and stay informed about industry trends. 

Recently, destination management professionals attended "BidSmart," a two-day programme hosted by the Berlin Convention Office focussed on bidding for conventions. Instructors led participants through sessions focussed on topics critical to success in destination management, including providing feedback on current bidding documents; reviewing how to define the most promising leads; and helping to improve bidding strategy. The interactive programme was conducted using hands-on exercises and dicussions, as well as review of real-life case studies. 
 

Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA: "ICCA's commitment to remaining a leader in the education space on the global stage is strong, exemplified by the debut of ICCA Advantage. This programme seeks to enrich and upskill participants with personalised instruction based on real-world issues that face business events organisations today. We're thrilled to add ICCA Advantage to our roster of incredible instructional and educational offerings."

ICCA Advantage provides ICCA members with a targeted solution to business events challenges. During instructional sessions, industry experts guide participants through deep dives into key topics, empowering teams to stay ahead while upskilling and reskilling.

Marco Oelschlegel, Director of Conventions, Berlin Convention Office: "Continuous training of the team is so important — a seminar that is tailored to your own needs and also takes place in-house is a perfect solution for this! We are therefore delighted that ICCA introduced its seminar 'ICCA Advantage BidSmart' especially adapted to the needs of team members who are new to the topic of bidding. Together with the international experience of the ICCA team, it provided valuable impetus for future bidding processes.“

Embracing new technologies, industry trends, and innovative ideas becomes more manageable for those who prioritise continuous education, and ICCA Advantage seeks to harness the power of cutting-edge tech and new ways of learning to empower participants to grow and evolve.