Education, education, education...

ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath says the association’s educational programme is poised to welcome a new generation of innovations and leaders into the meetings and events management space Engaging the next generation of professionals is one of the challenges faced by the associations and events industry. Attracting and retaining talented individuals who embody the values and ideals that make this community great is a priority for all stakeholders. ICCA strives to be proactive when reaching out to young people and showing them that joining the meetings industry can be a meaningful, lucrative, and rewarding career. As part of its education portfolio, ICCA offers a variety of instructional materials, courses, programmes, and events across a range of platforms, accessible by participants all over the world. We have developed — both in-house and in partnership with thought leaders and key industry stakeholders — materials that build the skills and knowledge participants need to succeed in the industry. ICCA events and congresses, its database, White Papers, and knowledge hub offer a wealth of knowledge for members. ICCASkills, the only globally recognised certification programme for suppliers in every sector of the meetings industry, offers educational programmes that elevate business-events standards, with two certification tracks offering tailored learning paths and advanced content. The courses are taught by industry-expert instructors with business events experience. Those who fulfil the course requirements receive certification that sets them apart. CICS (Certified International Convention Specialist), aims to equip recent college graduates and junior professionals with essential skills and knowledge necessary to succeed, and CICE (Certified International Convention Executive), provides a training in advanced event-management techniques, strategies, and legacy. Engaging the next generation of professionals is one of the challenges faced by the associations and events industry. Attracting and retaining talented individuals who embody the values and ideals that make this community great is a priority for all stakeholders. ICCA strives to be proactive when reaching out to young people and showing them that joining the meetings industry can be a meaningful, lucrative, and rewarding career. As part of its education portfolio, ICCA offers a variety of instructional materials, courses, programmes, and events across a range of platforms, accessible by participants all over the world. We have developed — both in-house and in partnership with thought leaders and key industry stakeholders — materials that build the skills and knowledge participants need to succeed in the industry. ICCA events and congresses, its database, White Papers, and knowledge hub offer a wealth of knowledge for members. ICCASkills, the only globally recognised certification programme for suppliers in every sector of the meetings industry, offers educational programmes that elevate business-events standards, with two certification tracks offering tailored learning paths and advanced content. The courses are taught by industry-expert instructors with business events experience. Those who fulfil the course requirements receive certification that sets them apart. CICS (Certified International Convention Specialist), aims to equip recent college graduates and junior professionals with essential skills and knowledge necessary to succeed, and CICE (Certified International Convention Executive), provides a training in advanced event-management techniques, strategies, and legacy.