AIPC Innovation Award 2025: Share Your Vision, Shape Our Future

Date: 25/11/2024

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Creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. The AIPC Innovation Award is more than a recognition—it’s a celebration of the ingenuity that drives our industry forward. This award honors inventive initiatives that benefit individual centers and inspire the entire convention and exhibition community.

As we approach the submission deadline, we encourage AIPC members in good standing to share their stories of innovation and success. Whether it’s a new technology, a bold sustainability initiative, or a fresh approach to guest engagement, we want to hear about it.

Why Participate?

The AIPC Innovation Award is designed for everyone. It’s about celebrating ideas that solve real problems and create meaningful impacts—not about who spent the most money or who has the largest facility.

By entering, you:

  • Gain Industry Recognition: Finalists and winners are celebrated for their contributions to innovation, setting themselves apart as leaders in the field.
  • Inspire Others: Sharing your success stories sparks ideas and sets benchmarks for what’s possible.
  • Present at Shenzhen 2025: Winners will be invited to present their initiatives at the AIPC Annual Conference in Shenzhen from June 22–25, 2025.

The Heart of Innovation

Innovation takes many forms. Past entries have included cutting-edge systems, forward-thinking strategies, and even small tweaks that delivered big results. For example:

  • La Cité Nantes Congress Centre reimagined event planning with 3D and VR technologies, enhancing collaboration and customer experience.
  • Palais des Congrès de Montréal turned business travel into an immersive experience with their experiential lounges, winning the Delegates’ Choice Award.

Whether your idea is big or small, it’s the impact that matters. This award is your chance to highlight how you’ve solved challenges, created opportunities, or improved the way your center operates.

How to Participate

Here’s how you can get involved:

  1. Applications Open: The application form and detailed criteria are now available and can be downloaded from our intranet https://aipc.organon-extranet.be/ or requested by emailing secretariat@aipc.org.
  2. Submission Deadline: Submit your entry to the AIPC Secretariat Office by March 31, 2025.
  3. Eligibility: Open to all AIPC members in good standing.

Winning submissions are chosen based on their creativity, practicality, and impact—not the size of your budget or team.

A Stage for Your Innovation

Finalists and winners will be celebrated at the AIPC Annual Conference in Shenzhen, one of the industry’s most prestigious gatherings. There, you’ll have the opportunity to present your initiative to peers and leaders from around the world. The recognition you’ll receive is more than a trophy—it’s an invitation to be part of a dialogue shaping the future of convention and exhibition centers.

Ready to Shine?

Get started today by reflecting on your achievements and gathering the details of your project. All submissions are due by March 31, 2025.

For more information and updates, visit the AIPC Innovation Award page. Let’s celebrate creativity together—your story could be the inspiration the industry needs!

For more information, please contact secretariat@aipc.org

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