IPCAA NEWSLETTER

Following extensive discussions, IPCAA and IAPCO (The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) have agreed to cooperate in putting on a four-day high level educational event in parallel with IAPCO’s Annual Wolfsberg Seminar*, now in its 37th year.

The Masterclass event, from 17th to 20th January 2011, is designed specifically for those with six or more years of decision-making experience in the meetings industry. Whilst the programme has a focus on healthcare meetings, the content will also be of interest to those active in other market segments. The course will extensively address various advanced aspects relative to international meetings. (It must be emphasised this training is not suited to newcomers to the industry or to those who require training in general conference administration and organisation).

A top quality faculty, drawn from different sectors of the international meetings industry as well as healthcare congress supporters from the pharmaceutical industry, will deliver presentations on carefully selected topics – allowing plenty of time for discussion and interaction.

In order to enhance the learning process, the Masterclass will feature “lab sessions” in which smaller groups will discuss, review and research various issues in preparation for the Lab Session debate. There will be two debates on very relevant subjects to today's industry where views greatly differ. The Lab Sessions will enable preparation based on interactive discussion, in order that cases (“for” and “against”) may be debated in a competitive environment.

The location for both events will be the renowned Wolfsberg Platform for Executive and Business Development Centre, Ermatingen am Untersee, CH-8272 Ermatingen, Switzerland.

For further information on Masterclass 2011 contact:
IPCAA (secretariat@ipcaa.org), or IAPCO (info@iapco.org)

For further information on the IAPCO Annual Seminar visit the IAPCO website: www.iapco.org

*The regular IAPCO Annual Seminar will run from Saturday 15th to Thursday 20th January 2011. This is designed for anyone involved in the meetings industry, from beginners to experienced meeting planners, and covers the organisation of meetings.