65th ICCA CONGRESS

8-11 November 2026 | Panama City, Panama

CrossWorlds

Welcome to #ICCACongress26

Experience #CrossWorlds at the 65th ICCA Congress in Panama City, Panama, the global gathering for the association meetings and business events industry. Connect with association executives, event and destination leaders and decision-makers from around the world. Discover new business opportunities, exchange industry insights, build partnerships, and explore the trends shaping the future of international association meetings.

Why Attend?

The ICCA Congress is the global reference point for the international association meetings industry, bringing together 1,000+ business events professionals (destinations, convention bureaux, venues, hotels, PCOs and event solution providers) from 80+ countries, alongside 100+ international associations. Over 4 days, gain direct insights into the trends shaping international association meetings, connect with decision-makers influencing where and how global meetings are hosted, and create new business opportunities. Whether you attract, plan, host or deliver international meetings, ICCA Congress gives you the insights, connections and opportunities to grow your international meetings business and stay ahead.

Business-Ready

Get the tools to become more competitive and successful.

Intentional Networking

60% of the programme to connect with the community.

1000+ Delegates

Meet with peers across regions, sectors and industries.

Multi-Modal Format

Learn from multiple creators in one location.

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Meet Our Destination Host

Visit Panama is the country’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), responsible for the international promotion of Panama as a world-class tourism destination. By joining efforts from both the public and private sectors, Visit Panama aims to increase tourist arrivals, extend visitor stays, and enhance tourism’s economic and social impact across Panamanian society. #VisitPanama

Panama: Close to Everything

Where continents, cultures, and commerce converge, Panama offers world-class connectivity, warm hospitality, and a dynamic setting for global collaboration and new opportunities.

Culture & Wildlife

Explore culture, wildlife, and adventures from the Pacific to the Caribbean in just 2 hours via the Panama Canal.

Heritage

Connect with indigenous communities, explore rainforests, and dine in the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Nature & Experiences

Witness whale migrations, ancestral cultures, Afro heritage, and Spanish influences.

Modern Infrastructure

Panama offers advanced convention centres and versatile spaces, ensuring successful international-standard events.

Connectivity

Tocumen Airport connects 90 destinations, 37 countries, and 87 cities worldwide directly.

Strategic Location

Panama’s central location offers hotels, gastronomy, entertainment, and convenient access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Highlights from #ICCACongress25

Last year we went to Porto with 1,514 delegates, #ChartingTheCourse of the global business events industry. This year, the journey moves to Panama City. Join us, #CrossWorlds, and create another unforgettable ICCA Congress experience!