The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Conference held in Harrogate last week was the biggest to date, with more than 110 attendees.
Of the delegates from UK, Irish and international venues, destinations and suppliers more than 50 were first time attendees.
Harrogate Convention Centre hosted the two-day conference, which included education, personal development and case studies of successful association events.
It also gave delegates the opportunity to engage in a unique CSR activity to build prosthetic hands for the #GiveAHand charity.
The conference included the final of this year’s competition for a member to win a space at the 2019 ICCA World Congress in Houston, which was won by Jack Owens from the Fáilte Ireland association conference team.
The gala dinner took place in the Harrogate Royal Hall, with entertainment provided by West End stars The Globe Girls.
Diane Waldron, chair of the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter commented: “This was the most successful ICCA conference held here in the UK. The numbers were great as was the content and entertainment.
“However, the real difference was the number of first-time attendees. Their energy and enthusiasm really brought the event to life and I am looking forward to seeing the value they add to the association moving forward.”
John Martinez from ShockLogic commented: “I had a wonderful time at the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference this week. It was a really insightful and moving event.”
ICCA also recently elected a new president, Senthil Gopinath.
