ICC London ExCeL to host joint industry event
ICCA UK & Ireland has announced its 2010 Summer Debate will take place on 15th – 16th July and be held at London’s first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London.
In a collaborative move, the 2010 debate will be supported by both the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) and the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), who will promote the event to its own membership and contribute to the development of content.
Chair of ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter, James Rees comments; “Since the Association Summit took place in Birmingham last year during National Meetings Week, we have been looking at ways in which we can work more closely with other associations in the sector that share our values, and I’m delighted that both the MIA and ABPCO will be participating in and supporting this event. Their input will help to shape the event for the benefit of all members.”
The programme for the debate will include a series of keynote sessions, workshops and a welcome reception and dinner within East London, close to the Olympic Park, details of which will be published in the next few weeks.
James concludes; “The Summer Debate will offer members from all three associations the opportunity to learn from shared experiences across a variety of sectors and demonstrates how we are working together for the benefit of the wider industry.”
Jane Evans, Chief Executive of the MIA comments; “We’re committed to working closer with other associations and are particularly delighted to have aligned ourselves with both ICCA and ABPCO for the Summer Debate. Our newly launched Destination Group is all about coming together to share best practice through a more collaborative approach and working in partnership with ICCA and ABPCO on this event is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to sharing best practice with the wider industry.”
Further details for delegate registration will be available at www.iccaworld.com shortly.
