Porto has been announced to host 2025 ICCA Congress, with Panama City scheduled for the year after. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/ppohudka
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has
unveiled the locations for its next two annual congresses, following the
upcoming event in Abu Dhabi this year.
Porto, Portugal, will host the 2025 ICCA Congress from 9-12 November,
while Panama City will welcome delegates from 8-11 November 2026.
Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA, said: “ICCA is thrilled to head to
these world-class cities for the meetings and events industry's flagship
event, two locations that share ICCA's vision for a dynamic,
innovative, and forward-thinking business events industry."
Both cities support ICCA's vision of a more sustainable meetings and
events industry and have developed impressive infrastructure and
facilities that will enhance attendee engagement and enjoyment during
the congress.
Luís Pedro Martins, president of Porto and North of Portugal
Convention and Visitors Bureau, said: “Our commitment to excellence and
sustainability ensures that the 2025 Congress will be a landmark event,
celebrating not only ICCA's mission but also the 30th anniversary of the
Porto and North of Portugal Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).”
Fernando Fondevila, CEO of PROMTUR Panama, the destination marketing
agency for Panama, said: “Hosting this Congress represents a
transcendental milestone for our destination, which once again reaffirms
its position as an epicentre for the generation of socioeconomic
opportunities, the exchange of knowledge and legacy through the business
events industry.”