Since ICCA was founded in 1963, an annual meeting has been organised for ICCA members; suppliers in the meetings industry. In 1997, the format was changed to combine the General Assembly with a Congress that would be open to all professionals in the meetings industry including non-ICCA members. At the same time an exhibition was held with both member and non-member exhibitors.

Currently, the event attracts over 700 delegates, 100 accompanying persons and 50 exhibiting companies. The current format of the event is half a day for the First Time Attendees (Saturday afternoon), one day for the General Assembly (Sunday) and three days for the Congress (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) with the exhibition running from Sunday-Wednesday. The General Assembly & Congress is the key focal point of ICCA’s annual activity and is a well organised and managed event of a top quality standard. It has a high standard in all aspects of meetings management, such as programming, marketing, theming, social activities, logistical arrangements, etc.

The Exhibition takes place throughout the event (Saturday to Wednesday) and is open to all professionals in the meetings industry. The organisation, including promotion and operation of the exhibition is managed by Reed Travel Exhibitions on ICCA’s behalf.