Registration for the AIPC Academy 2026 is now open, and the early-bird deadline is approaching quickly.
Returning to Dolce La Hulpe, Belgium, from 12–17 April 2026, the Academy will once again bring together ambitious venue professionals from around the world for a week of immersive learning, global networking and hands-on challenges designed to strengthen leadership and operational expertise in today’s fast-evolving convention centre landscape.
Participants will sharpen strategic thinking, gain practical insights they can apply immediately in their organisations, and build a global network of peers facing the same opportunities and pressures from digitisation and customer expectations to sustainability and workforce transformation. With courses led by top industry experts and a strong focus on real-world application, the Academy continues to be recognised as a formative milestone in the career journey of future venue leaders.
Early-bird deadline mid-December
Attendees are encouraged to secure their place as soon as possible to benefit from the early-bird registration rate, available until 15 December 2025.
In addition, a limited number of discounted rates remain available for long-haul attendees, in recognition of travel costs.
Why join the AIPC Academy
- Immersive learning modules led by international experts
- Case-based challenges and real-world operational tools
- Deep peer-to-peer exchange and global networking
- A powerful knowledge foundation for future venue leaders
A special thank you to our AIPC Academy Patrons for their continued support and commitment to advancing excellence in our industry: Barcelona CCIB, Calgary Stampede, Calgary Telus, Cape Town International Convention Centre, ExCeL London, Flanders Meeting and Convention Center Antwerp (KMDA), Hungexpo, Manchester Central, Marina Bay Sands, RAI Amsterdam, Singapore Expo, and the SwissTech Convention Center.
We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of participants to an unforgettable learning experience this April.
