IPCAA NEWSLETTER

Representatives from HCEA, IAPCO and IPCAA - the three partners to the Healthcare Congress Alliance (HCA) – met in March.

A number of topics were discussed, including joint educational activities, general meeting trends, virtual vs. traditional meeting formats and problems associated with accommodation policies and processes at major congresses.

Based on input received, HCA plans to finalise a guidelines document for congress accommodation issues by October, as well as producing a document outlining the benefits of professionally organised healthcare meetings, working in favour of all stakeholders.

Continuing the agreement to participate at HCA partner meetings, Sylvia Fondanèche, IPCAA Vice President, made a presentation on developments and trends in medical congresses and challenges arising for PCOs at the IAPCO General Assembly in Athens in February.