The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter has hosted its 2025 annual conference on 28 February 2025 at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds.
The event has brought together industry leaders to explore professional growth opportunities within the global meetings industry under the theme, Business Beyond Borders.
With more than 120 attendees, the conference welcomed a mix of delegates, including long-standing members and more than 40 first-time attendees eager to engage in discussions, learning sessions, and networking opportunities.
Additionally, more than 30 students joined the conference on day two, demonstrating the Chapter’s ongoing desire to invest in future talent.
Suzanne Singleton, chair of ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter, reflected on the success of the event: “The theme ‘Business Beyond Borders’ has resonated strongly, encouraging attendees to embrace innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in their work.”
Deputy chair of the Chapter, Danielle Bounds added: “The conference would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, to whom we are extremely grateful, particularly Levy and Lime Venue Portfolio, who this year also provided an insightful look at their sustainability initiatives and activity through a visit to their Biohub at Ings Farm as well as the Farm’s lead scientist, Dr Vincent Walsh rounding up the programme on day one.”
Sponsors included:
- Levy and Lime Venue Portfolio
- Northstar Meetings Group
- Failte Ireland
- Royal Armouries
- University of Leeds Conferences and Events
- GES
- SFA Connect
- Conference Leeds
- Shocklogic
- Eventmobi
- Event Associates
- Soaring Worldwide
- Watterston Associates
As ICCA UK & Ireland continues to grow and adapt to the evolving global landscape, anticipation is already building for the 2026 Annual UK & Ireland Chapter Conference in Edinburgh from 11-13 February, 2026.
