With just three weeks remaining, the countdown to the AIPC Academy 2026 has officially begun.
Bringing together participants from across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, the Academy is designed for professionals who want to go beyond theory and gain practical, real-world insight into convention centre management.
Over an intensive week, participants will engage with a high-level faculty of industry leaders and experts from CEOs of leading convention centres to specialists in technology, finance, sustainability, and crisis management. The programme combines strategic sessions, hands-on group challenges, and peer learning, covering topics such as leadership in uncertainty, customer expectations, global trends, and high-stakes communication.
But what truly sets the AIPC Academy apart is its format.
This is not a passive learning environment. It is an immersive experience where participants are challenged to think, collaborate, and apply what they learn in real time working alongside peers from centres such as Marina Bay Sands, ExCeL London, CCIB, Cape Town ICC, and many more.
So, who should attend?
The Academy is designed for emerging and mid-level leaders within convention centres professionals in operations, sales, marketing, or management roles who are ready to step up, broaden their perspective, and accelerate their development. It is also highly valuable for organisations looking to invest in their next generation of leaders.
Beyond the sessions, the value lies in the connections. The relationships built during the Academy often extend far beyond the programme itself, creating a trusted international network of peers facing similar challenges.
With places limited and the programme approaching fast, now is the time to act.
If you have someone in your team ready to grow or if that someone is you, this is your moment.
