ICCA Young Professionals Forum 2026

Future-Proof Your Career in Business Events

Where Generations Connect to Shape the Future

One Industry. Many Perspectives.

The annual ICCA Young Professionals Forum is relocating to the enchanting city of Barcelona on the 16th of November 2026!

The Forum brings together young industry professionals from a diverse array of backgrounds. At ICCA, we firmly believe that great ideas flourish when diverse minds collaborate and we are inviting individuals of ALL age groups to participate. This is an exceptional opportunity for the selected applicants to gain insights and directly engage with the visionary ideas of the next generation of industry leaders.

We are continuing to offer not only a voice to the future generation in our business events sector, but also a seat at the table and the opportunity to lead us.

When & where?

16 November Barcelona

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WHY ATTENDING IS WORTH YOUR TIME

Business professionals should attend our workshop because it offers a unique blend of practical insights, cutting-edge strategies.

Expertise

Gain a better overview of the meetings industry and its stakeholders

Practical Skills

Strengthen your connections and networks with peers and industry leaders from across the globe

Networking

Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.

Tailored Content

Leave with a more complete understanding of the different sectors in the industry and their functions

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ICCA Members

Association Executives

Students

Observers

This event is open to ICCA members, Observers association executives, and students of any age, though priority will be given to Young Professionals (35 years old or under).

The forum will be attended by representatives from across the different sectors, including venues, destination marketing, meeting support, association clients and students. As all these groups are stakeholders of business events and play an important role in creating and shaping the future industry. The aim if to combine all different view points during the forum, and coming up with an aligned and multi stakeholder approach to action.

Venue

Casa Convalescéncia

UAB - Casa Convalescència is a modernist building that is part of the historic site of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, declared a Historic/Artistic Monument and a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

For more information about the venue, please click here.