Association Internationale De Palais De Congres (AIPC)
www.aipc.org

Association Internationale De Palais De Congres (AIPC)

AIPC Mission statement: "To promote the advancement of the congress centre industry through the encouragement of high management standards and the recognition of excellence in facility operation".
Activities

• Industry research, analysis and technical publications
• Training, educational and professional development activities
• Global marketing and communications for the industry
• Member networking and information exchange forums
• Performance standards and recognition programs
• The annual Apex Award for "World's Best Congress Centre

Characteristics:
"AIPC is a true international organization with representation from 53 countries world-wide. It focuses on the issues, opportunities and challenges facing convention and exhibition centres and promotes facility and operational excellence by encouraging and recognizing high standards of facility management through a variety of association programs".