Benefits of Membership
Event Industry Conferences, Business Growth & Much More
At IACC, we believe in the power of bringing meeting professionals together, wherever they are in the world. Providing the opportunity to share global perspectives, ideas, and innovations that will ignite change within our vibrant global community.
Marketing & Business Growth
Searchable and high quality listings within the IACC venue finder which is used by meeting planners globally MPI Global Resources page
Participation and promotion in IACC led events, industry trade shows and media
Leadership Development & Recruitment
Access to an extensive network of hotel and venue operating professionals, proven to aid those developing their leadership team
Unlimited job placements on the IACC Job Board
IACC deliver a range of learning and thought leadership related to developing HR strategy
Social, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resources through IACC’s Better Tomorrow initiative
Learning & Networking
Access to exclusive industry reports commissioned by IACC and leading partners, research papers, annual conferences, webinars and training
Global Staff Exchange programmes and study tours to help promote learning and raise the standards of your venue
Innovation
Tap into the collective innovation, insight, and thought leadership of industry peers. Members accelerate growth, share breakthrough ideas, and gain access to cutting‑edge collaboration that drives meaningful progress.
Culinary Copper Skillet Competition
Our highly anticipated and global competition highlights the artistry and skills of IACC-member chefs from around the world and their contributions to our shared goal of providing an outstanding conference experience. Competitions take place at a country, chapter and global level each year.
Social Responsibility Excellence
IACC is the leader in creating social and environmental awareness amongst member properties and their clients. Communicating the initiatives researched and identified as having an impact; by encouraging IACC members to adopt these social and environmentally responsible practices into their business operations.
What Is IACC?
With a global perspective and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value, we serve as the ultimate hub for meeting and conference professionals, connecting, inspiring, and shaping the future of our dynamic industry.
There are 5 categories of membership available globally which have eligibility criteria as follows:
Full (venue) – Available to residential and non-residential venues with meeting facilities. This includes hotels, conference centers/centres, corporate, academic, experiential venues and other commercially available training and meeting venues.
Annual company wide dues from USD$1,500 in the Americas, £865 in Europe and AUD$1,500 in Australia Asia Pacific.
Experiential (venue) – Venues that include meeting facilities may include; sporting stadiums, vineyards, ranches, working farms, zoos, museums and other similar high level experiential venues, with no more than 20 guest rooms.
Annual company wide dues from USD$900 in the Americas, £865 in Europe and AUD$1,640 in Australia Asia Pacific.
Associate (suppliers) – Available to companies who supply goods and services to IACC venues.
Annual company wide dues from USD$2,300 in the Americas, £975 in Europe and AUD$900 in Australia Asia Pacific.
Friend of IACC (including meeting planners) – Reserved for individuals who do not qualify for Full, Experiential or Associate membership or any other category of membership.
Individual dues from USD$275 in the Americas, £235 in Europe and AUD$285 in Australia Asia Pacific.
Faculty / Student – Reserved for those delivering or undertaking in education in hospitality and/or venue management.
Individual dues from USD$130 in the Americas, £130 in Europe and AUD$125 in Australia Asia Pacific.
Management Company/Group – Available to management companies operating one or more IACC certified venue.
Annual company wide dues from USD$3,050 in the Americas, £740 in Europe and AUD$865 in Australia Asia Pacific.
If you do not represent a conference venue or a supplier organization and you’re interested in an individual membership, please email membership@iacconline.org and an IACC team member will be in touch.
