associations programme
Welcome to the Association Programme Page for the ICCA Congress 2025
The ICCA Congress 2025 in Porto is on course to be a transformative, future-focused experience that redefines what a global business event can be. Set against the backdrop of Porto’s rich history, vibrant creativity, and spirit of bold exploration, the 2025 ICCA Congress invites delegates to learn, grow and connect as they chart new courses for their organizations, their careers, and the industry itself.
The city of Porto itself is our stage, with events taking place at some of the most incredible locations the area has to offer. With five distinct, immersive content tracks, all centered around the theme of “Charting the Course”, participants have the unique opportunity to take part in boundary-breaking discussions, exciting out-of-the-box sessions, and meaningful networking experiences - all woven throughout iconic venues across the city of Porto.
This year’s five dynamic content tracks align with the Congress theme of purposeful exploration and bold innovation:
Impact & Sustainability
Future Leadership & Resilience
Purposeful Business Models & Start‑Ups
Innovation & Technology
The Creative Edge
Associations Programme
Associations Programme on Saturday, 8 November 2025 (invited associations only)
| 12:30-17:00 | Hilton Porto Gaia - ICCA Lounge (Ground floor): Badge pick-up, Porto Pass, Porto Card & t-shirt pick up for the IAmsterdam Night |
Associations Programme on Sunday, 9 November 2025 (invited associations only)
| 11:00-18:30 | Hilton Porto Gaia - ICCA Lounge (Ground floor): Badge pick-up, Porto Pass, Porto Card & t-shirt pick up for the IAmsterdam Night |
| 13:00-14:00 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Composto Restaurant (Ground floor): Buffet Lunch |
| 14:00-14:45 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Foyer (Ground floor): Welcome & Icebreaker Session |
| 14:45-16:15 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Foyer (Ground floor): Associations-Only Session Measuring What Matters: Evaluating Impact and Success |
This interactive session explores the importance of meaningful measurement for international association meetings — moving beyond numbers to understand real outcomes and impact. With so much data available, we’ll discuss what works and what does not work to uncover insights on how associations can meaningfully measure success. The session will start with a panel of senior association leaders setting the scene followed by all attendees sharing their experiences, challenges and recommendations in small group discussions Speakers
Moderators: Dermot Ryan and Linda Pereira |
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| 16:15-16:30 | Coffee Break |
| 16:30-16:50 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Auditorium (Ground floor) : EU CVB Network presentation |
| 16:50-17:00 | Walk to Cálem (10 minutes) |
| 17:00-18:00 | Cálem: Reception – generously supported by EU CVB Network |
| 18:00-18:10 | Walk from Cálem to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 18:35-19:00 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to Stock Exchange Palace |
| 18:30-19:30 | Salão Árabe at Stock Exchange Palace: Exclusive Association Reception (invited associations only) supported by Visit Portugal |
| 19:00-22:00 | Stock Exchange Palace: ICCA Congress 2025 Welcome Reception |
| 22:00-22:30 | Transfer from Stock Exchange Palace to Hilton Porto Gaia. If you prefer to make your own way, please use public transport with your Porto Pass or take a taxi. |
Associations Programme on Monday, 10 November 2025 (invited associations only)
| 07:30-08:30 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Ballroom I (2nd floor): Group Associations Breakfast - Please note that breakfast will not be available elsewhere, all associations executives are kindly invited to join us there. Supported by ICCA Association Partners. *Please be on time |
| 08:30-08:50 | Transfer to from Hilton Porto Gaia to Alfândega Congress Centre |
| 09:00-17:00 | Content sessions & tracks |
| 17:00-17:30 | Transfer from Alfândega Congress Centre to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 17:30-19:00 | Free time |
| 19:00-19:30 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to Superbock Arena |
| 19:30-23:00 | GalactICCA: Navigating the Future |
| 23:00-23:30 | Transfer from Superbock Arena to Hilton Porto Gaia. If you prefer to make your own way, please use public transport with your Porto Pass or take a taxi. |
Associations Programme on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 (invited associations only)
| 07:30-08:30 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Ballroom I (2nd floor): Group Associations Breakfast - Please note that breakfast will not be available elsewhere, all associations executives are kindly invited to join us there. Supported by Oman Convention Bureau & Visit Qatar. *Please be on time |
| 08:30-08:50 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to Alfândega Congress Centre |
| 09:00-17:00 | Content sessions & tracks |
| 17:00-17:30 | Transfer from Alfândega Congress Centre to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 17:30-18:15 | Free time |
| 18:15-19:00 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to F.C. Porto |
| 19:00-20:00 | IAmsterdam Reception - F.C. Porto VIP Experience |
| 20:00-00:00 | IAmsterdam Night |
| 00:00-00:30 | Transfer from F.C. Porto to Hilton Porto Gaia. If you prefer to make your own way, please use public transport with your Porto Pass or take a taxi. |
Associations Programme on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 (invited associations only)
| 07:30-08:30 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Ballroom I (2nd floor): Group Associations Breakfast - Please note that breakfast will not be available elsewhere, all associations executives are kindly invited to join us there. Supported by Meet in Rwanda. *Please be on time |
| 08:30-08:50 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to Alfândega Congress Centre *Please note that early morning departures will have a transfer from Hilton to the Airport. |
| 09:00-12:30 | Content sessions |
| 11:00-13:30 | Departures to Airport from Alfândega Congress Centre |
| 12:30-13:30 | Next Destination Lunch by Panama |
| 13:30-14:00 | Transfer from Alfândega Congress Centre to Hilton Porto Gaia. If you prefer to make your own way, please use public transport with your Porto Pass or take a taxi. |
| 14:00 onwards | Departures to Airport from Hilton Porto Gaia |
Educational sessions are scheduled on 10-12 November 2025. For more details, please refer to the ICCA Congress programme (being continually updated).
Upon approval, the Local Host will reach out to you regarding your travel arrangements.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank our hosts “Visit Portugal” and “Visit Porto & North Portugal" without whom this programme would not be possible.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at associations@iccaworld.org
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