Our Affiliations

Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau drives and supports the development and promotion of business events throughout the emirate efficiently, effectively, and transparently, and in partnership with all its stakeholders. Its main mission is to champion the emirate as a dynamic global business events leader. The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau team provides co-ordination with local partners, and helps arrange introductions to key Abu Dhabi stakeholders, secures support from mainline industry and tourism leaders, and assists with government liaison, researching appropriate venues, offering PR and marketing support, and providing innovative activities and pre- and post- conference ideas.

Dubai Business Events (DBE) sets out to build awareness of Dubai as a host for world-class business and leisure events. It complements the festivals division by attracting high-profile events from around the world and also seeks to promote Dubai as a premiere cruise destination. Business events focuses on facilitating active government monetary and policy support to increase the recognition of Dubai among the international business community as a destination of choice for networking events. Leisure events amplifies the work already done by the festivals team, drawing some the world’s best event experiences to Dubai’s shores. The cruise and in-city experience management team works to increase the length of visitor stays and boost the spend per visitor from leisure and business travelers.

The Ministry of Tourism established the Oman Convention Bureau to manage the services and products related to the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) in the tourism sector in the country. The bureau will be responsible for enhancing the plans and programs for MICE, and for promoting the various activities undertaken. A promising tourism segment in the Sultanate, The Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 focuses on MICE as one of the major pillars of the tourism industry in the Sultanate and will depend on it as a secure sustainable resource. The objective of the Bureau is to support the international and local organizations in hosting their events and cater to their requirements. The main aim is to promote Oman as an ideal destination for MICE tourism sector.

When you join HCEA you are joining an organization with three distinct member groups, each of which has a vested interest in advancing the needs of one another, and improving the entire environment of medical meetings and exhibitions. HCEA offers our members a continuing opportunity to become more knowledgeable in their profession through meaningful communication, timely, relevant education at HCEA events and on-line, the exchange of ideas with other members, and the many services provided exclusively to our members.

The IAPCO mission is to raise the standards of service amongst its members and other sectors of the meetings industry by means of continuing education and interaction with other professionals. IAPCO strives to achieve global accreditation and acknowledgment of truly Professional Congress Organizers. IAPCO members are committed to a continuous quality assessment process throughout their membership.

ICCA – the International Congress and Convention Association – represents the world’s leading suppliers in handling, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events, and now comprises over 1,100 member companies and organizations in almost 100 countries worldwide. Since its establishment 55 years ago, ICCA specializes in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, communication channels, and business development opportunities. ICCA members represent the top destinations worldwide, and the most experienced specialist suppliers.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including more than 17,000 engaged members and its Plan Your Meetings audience. It has more than 90 chapters and clubs in 19 countries.

With more than 7,000 members and an audience of more than 50,000 individuals, PCMA is the world’s largest network of Business Events Strategists. Headquartered in Chicago, IL USA, PCMA has partners and collaborators around the globe and a footprint within North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with activities across 37 countries.

Mecomed is the medical devices, imaging and diagnostics trade association. Established in 2009 with the purpose of unifying the region’s Medical Technology industry (MedTech), Mecomed serves as the voice of international medical technology manufacturers covering the Middle East & Africa excluding South Africa. Mecomed creates a compliant and regulated market place that would ensure patient safety and improve lives.