The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) announced the election of new Council Officers and President-Elect at the conclusion of its 2024 Annual Meeting and General Assembly (AM&GA) in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The newly elected Council Officers and President-Elect bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, ensuring the continued success and growth of the association.
Following a transparent election process, the following individuals were voted onto the Council by IAPCO member delegates:
Ajay Bhojwani – Regional Managing Director (Middle East and Africa), MCI Group (UAE), President, The Events Group (TEG), Ambassador, IAPCO and The Iceberg
Limor Cunia – Vice President, Clients & Operations, Kenes Group
Ellen Franck – Key Account Manager, Meetagain AB
Stephen Noble – Manager (APAC), The Conference Company
Jimena Ruiz – Chief of Staff, BTC Americas
In addition to the Council Officers, Sissi Lygnou, CEO of AFEA CONGRESS S.A. was announced as the President-Elect.
Sissi has served on the IAPCO Council since 2021 and was re-elected at the 2023 AM&GA in Jerusalem. Sissi currently chairs the IAPCO Advocacy and Publications Committee and will succeed current President Sarah Markey-Hamm at the 2025 AM&GA in Taipei, Taiwan.
“I am honoured to be elected as President-Elect and look forward to working alongside the President and new Council Officers and the entire IAPCO team,” commented Sissi, “Together, we will strive to further elevate the professional standards of the PCO industry and advocate for the vital role of PCOs in the global business events landscape.”
The newly elected Council Officers will work closely with the President and IAPCO headquarters team to lead the association in achieving its strategic goals and serving the needs of its members.
The IAPCO AM&GA is a premier annual event bringing together leading PCOs and industry partners from around the world to discuss industry trends, share best practices and build valuable connections. This year’s event in Ljubljana provided a platform for IAPCO to showcase the dynamism and innovation of the Slovenian meetings industry while facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange among its members and partners.
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