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<article class="main__article"><div class="overview-list "> <div class="overview-list__item overview-list__item--1182055105-1 "> <style media="screen"> .overview-list__item--1182055105-1 .overview-list__image { background-image: url(https://www.iapco.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IAPCO-Tick@2x-640x544.png); } </style> <div class="overview-list__image"></div> <div class="overview-list__content"> <div class="overview-list__copy"><p><strong>MISSION</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>IAPCO鈥檚 mission is to raise the standards of service amongst its members and other sectors of the meetings industry by means of continuing education and interaction with other professionals.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="buttons-block"> <div class="buttons-block__content"> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/codes-statutes/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Codes & Statutes</span> </a> </div> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/legal-statements/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Legal Statements</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <header class="main__header"><div class="section-header section-header--sub"> <h2 class="section-header__heading">Our Pillars</h2> </div> </header> <article class="main__article"><ul class="tick-list tick-list--columns"> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">Advocacy</span> <span class="tick-list__text">Developing the professionalism of the global meetings industry through the exchange of ideas, concepts and knowledge sharing to maintain the industry at the forefront of political and economic thought. </span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">Community</span> <span class="tick-list__text">Creating a network of PCOs and partners that share a pool of experience in professional competency, and technical know-how.</span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">Education</span> <span class="tick-list__text">Offering an education programme with comprehensive international and regional education for event professionals involved in managing congresses. </span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading"></span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> </ul> </article> <header class="main__header"><div class="section-header section-header--sub"> <h2 class="section-header__heading">Our People</h2> </div> </header> <article class="main__article"><div class="typography "> <div class="typography__columns typography__columns--1"> <div class="typography__column"> <h4>At IAPCO, we believe in the power of collective expertise to advance the Business Events Industry. Our members form an integral part of our mission to elevate event experiences and industry standards and play a pivotal role in raising standards and bringing innovation within the congress organisation.</h4> <h4>The driving force behind IAPCO are the exceptional individuals who are dedicated Council members, the visionary Committees and the influential Ambassadors. Collectively, they form a formidable network committed to shaping the future of congress organization.</h4> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="buttons-block"> <div class="buttons-block__content"> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/council/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Council</span> </a> </div> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/committees/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Committees</span> </a> </div> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/ambassadors/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Ambassadors</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="typography "> <div class="typography__columns typography__columns--1"> <div class="typography__column"> <h4>Discover the rich history of IAPCO and its people, dedicated to excellence and innovation since its establishment in 1968.</h4> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="buttons-block"> <div class="buttons-block__content"> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/history/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">IAPCO History</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="typography "> <div class="typography__columns typography__columns--1"> <div class="typography__column"> <h4>Get a global perspective with insights from our diverse membership base in our Annual Member Survey.</h4> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="main__article"><div class="buttons-block"> <div class="buttons-block__content"> <div class="buttons-block__button"> <a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/annual-survey/" class="button "> <span class="button__label">Member Survey</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </article> <header class="main__header"><div class="section-header section-header--sub"> <h2 class="section-header__heading">Our Services</h2> </div> </header> <article class="main__article"><div class="typography "> <div class="typography__columns typography__columns--1"> <div class="typography__column"> <table width="100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="20%"> <h4><a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/iapco-accreditation/">Accreditation</a></h4> </td> <td valign="middle" width="70%">IAPCO offers accreditation programs for PCOs, which demonstrate their commitment to quality and professionalism.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4><a href="https://www.iapco.org/education-events/iapco-education-programmes/">Education and Training</a></h4> </td> <td valign="middle">IAPCO offers a variety of educational programs and resources for PCOs, including EDGE Seminars, webEDGE, and Impact Dialogues.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4><a href="https://www.iapco.org/events">Networking</a></h4> </td> <td valign="middle">IAPCO provides opportunities for PCOs to network with each other and with other professionals in the meetings industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4><a href="https://www.iapco.org/knowledge-hub/">Publications</a></h4> </td> <td valign="middle">IAPCO publishes a variety of publications, including The PCO magazine, a bi-monthly magazine for PCOs, and White Papers and Guidelines for a comprehensive guide to the meetings industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4><a href="https://www.iapco.org/about-iapco/annual-survey/">Research</a></h4> </td> <td valign="middle">IAPCO conducts research on the meetings industry and publishes the results in its annual report and other publications.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4><a href="https://www.iapco.org/initiatives/advocacy/">Advocacy</a></h4> </td> <td valign="middle">IAPCO advocates on behalf of PCOs and the meetings industry with governments, organisations, and other stakeholders.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3> </div> </div> </div> </article> <header class="main__header"><div class="section-header section-header--sub"> <h2 class="section-header__heading">Our Aims</h2> </div> </header> <article class="main__article"><ul class="tick-list tick-list--columns"> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To further the recognition of the profession of the congress organiser</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To further and maintain a high professional standard in the organisation and administration of congresses, conferences and other international and national meetings or special events</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To undertake and promote the study of theoretical and practical aspects of international congresses</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To undertake research work concerning all problems confronting professional organisers of international meetings and to seek and promote relevant solutions</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To establish and maintain effective relations with other organisations concerned in any way with international meetings</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To develop a programme of educational courses through IAPCO鈥檚 Training Academy</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span class="tick-list__icon"></span> <span class="tick-list__heading">To offer a forum for PCOs</span> <span class="tick-list__text"></span> </li> <li class="tick-list__item"> <span 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