Hosted by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, the meeting is supported by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), the Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB), and the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB).
This major gathering unites international industry leaders and Türkiye’s leading business events institutions to co-create strategies shaping the future of the global meetings and congress industry. It also spotlights Istanbul’s growing prominence as a premier international destination for global congresses and conventions.
The five-day programme features strategic discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and immersive experiences that highlight Istanbul’s world-class business events infrastructure, from state-of-the-art convention centres and expanding accommodation capacity to the strong global connectivity provided by Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Airport (İGA), one of the world’s largest aviation hubs.
The Istanbul Council Meeting also serves as a platform for IAPCO to review its 2025 achievements and define strategic priorities for 2026, including the next phase of its Education and Accreditation initiatives, global EDGE Seminars, and sustainability-focused destination partnerships.
Sinan Seha Türkseven, General Manager of TGA, said hosting the IAPCO Council in Istanbul offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate Türkiye’s leadership and capacity in the global meetings industry.
“We believe that collaboration with IAPCO and its international network will further elevate the global competitiveness of Istanbul and Türkiye in the meetings industry. Through the combined efforts of TGA, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, IMM, ICVB, and TÜROB, this event reflects Türkiye’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation, innovation, and sustainability in the business events sector,” said Türkseven.
For more information and to find accredited IAPCO PCOs, visit https://www.iapco.org/.
