Mark your calendars for 18 – 20 October 2026 at the stunning Chateauform Seminarhaus Starnberger See—this is your invitation to reimagine the conference experience.

Whether you’re a returning participant or a first-time attendee, prepare for a transformative journey crafted by a planning committee of hospitality industry leaders. Expect a groundbreaking program filled with:

 World-class speakers
 Innovative event production
 Premier industry sponsors

Who Should Attend

The IACC Europe Knowledge Festival is curated for professionals across conference and meeting venues who want to stay ahead of change, strengthen performance and invest in their people. Drawing on the breadth of content explored at previous Festivals, attendees can expect thought-provoking and practical sessions spanning leadership, operations, experience design and innovation.

This event will be particularly valuable for:

• Venue Owners and General Managers

  Exploring leadership, culture and long-term value creation, with content previously focused on decision-making in complex environments, organisational resilience, sustainability and the evolving expectations of clients and teams.

• Sales and Marketing Professionals

  Sessions typically address commercial strategy, storytelling, client engagement and differentiation, helping teams respond to changing buyer behaviours and position venues more effectively in competitive markets.

• Food and Beverage Professionals

  With past content touching on experience-led hospitality, wellbeing, sustainability and the role of food in creating memorable meetings, the Festival offers inspiration for those shaping dining concepts and service delivery.

• Operations, Events and Venue Teams

  Practical insights are often shared around service excellence, collaboration, efficiency and guest experience, supporting those responsible for delivering seamless meetings and events day-to-day.

• Technology and AV Specialists

  Previous programmes have included perspectives on innovation, digital transformation and the human impact of technology, making this relevant for those enhancing meeting experiences through AV and technical solutions.

• Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders

  With a strong emphasis on personal development, leadership growth, wellbeing and future skills, the Festival is an ideal opportunity for those developing their careers to learn, connect and gain wider industry perspective.

Whether your focus is commercial performance, operational excellence, guest experience or people development, the IACC Europe Knowledge Festival brings together diverse roles and disciplines to learn from global thinkers and industry peers — making it an ideal event to attend as a team or to introduce future leaders to the wider IACC community.

With 100+ of the brightest minds in hospitality and events anticipated, this is your chance to connect with venue owners, management companies, and sales professionals driving the future of our industry.

 The energy. The networking. The insights.
You’ll leave inspired, informed, and ready to tackle your next big challenge.

Don’t miss out—save the date and be part of something extraordinary.

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