The International Congess and Convention Association (ICCA) and BestCities Global Alliance have announced the recipients and finalists of the 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme (IIP), which recognises associations delivering transformational impact through their events.
This year’s Seed Grant is awarded to Autism-Europe, in partnership with AsIAm (Ireland’s Autism charity) and Fáilte Ireland, as they prepare to host the 14th Autism-Europe Congress (AEC 2025) in Dublin (11–13 September). The grant will support efforts to set new standards in event accessibility, enhance advocacy for inclusive employment, and strengthen community engagement. See their case study here.
Alongside the Seed Grant announcement, ICCA has shared the three finalists for the $20,000 USD Main Grant, who will present their projects during the association’s 64th Congress in Porto in November. They are:
International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) – World Endodontics Conference (Glasgow, 2024) – See their case study here
World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) – World Rural Health Conference (Limerick, 2022) – See their case study here
International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) – International Papillomavirus Conference (2024–26) – See their case study here
Dr Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA, said: “The Incredible Impacts programme continues to inspire and showcase the power of international associations to create true legacy and change. This year’s programme is one of the strongest we’ve ever seen, with outstanding projects that reflect the heart and purpose of our industry.”
The Incredible Impacts Programme is delivered in partnership with BestCities Global Alliance and continues to highlight the positive change that associations create for communities and societies worldwide.
Loren Christie, managing director of BestCities Global Alliance, said: “This project embodies everything the Incredible Impacts programme stands for. It’s bold, heartfelt, and visionary — driven by a genuine commitment to inclusion and advocacy that will ripple far beyond Dublin. Autism-Europe and AsIAm aren’t just planning a congress — they’re shaping a more inclusive future”.
Adam Harris, CEO of AsIAm, said: “On behalf of the 14th Autism-Europe Congress, I am honoured to be awarded the Incredible Impacts programme Seed Grant. Dublin is a vibrant, inclusive city and we are working towards making it the world’s first accredited Autism-friendly capital.”
The winner of the Incredible Impacts award will be announced at the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, Portugal, this November. For more information about the programme, visit: incredibleimpacts.com
