In the latest edition of the ranking, Warsaw placed 28th worldwide and, for the first time, entered Europe’s Top 20, ranking 19th among the continent’s leading congress cities. In 2025, Warsaw hosted 75 international association meetings that qualified under the ICCA criteria – 13 more than the previous year.
Behind these numbers stands more than just statistical growth. Warsaw is increasingly a destination chosen by international associations, industry leaders, and global organisations for knowledge exchange, innovation, and meaningful business connections.
Poland also recorded a significant success overall, advancing to 18th place globally and 11th in Europe with a total of 215 international association meetings hosted in 2025. The results reflect the growing importance of Poland in the global MICE industry and the long-term collaboration among convention bureaux, event organisers, venues, hotels, and other industry stakeholders across the country.
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A key milestone for the Polish capital
For years, ICCA rankings have been considered one of the most respected benchmarks in the international meetings industry. The report includes only recurring events that rotate among at least three countries and gather a minimum of 50 participants, making the ranking a highly credible measure of a destination’s international meetings performance.
Other Polish cities also strengthened their positions in the European ranking. Kraków ranked 31st in Europe with 44 meetings, while Gdańsk, Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, and Katowice were also included in the report. Together, these results highlight the sustainable, steady growth of Poland’s meetings industry.
For Warsaw, this achievement represents more than another ranking milestone. It confirms the city’s growing reputation as a modern, well-connected, and internationally competitive destination for congresses and business events.
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