Belfast proudly hosts 2024 ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference

Thursday, February 29, 2024

During the concluding session of this year’s highly successful event, the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter revealed that Leeds will be the proud host of the 2025 ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference.

The recently concluded 2024 conference in Belfast witnessed a remarkable turnout, with 145 delegates from the ICCA community alongside an additional 25 local students in attendance.

Themed “Embracing Resilience and Competing for Change,” the 2024 event showcased the ICCA community’s adaptability and forward-thinking spirit. Aligned with the UNSDGs, the program featured notable moments such as a keynote by SistersIN, a leadership initiative empowering female students; The Big Debate, delving into greenwashing within the sector; and The Privilege Walk, promoting understanding and inclusion.

Hosted by Visit Belfast and Belfast ICC, the conference offered optional tours, parallel sessions covering diverse topics, and a gala dinner at the Titanic Experience. Additionally, the event raised £725 for the “Changing the Menu for Good” initiative.

Suzanne Singleton, ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Chair, reflected on the 2024 conference’s success, praising it as a platform for networking, learning, and planning for the future in a rapidly evolving market: “As we look forward to the 2025 conference in Leeds, we will be looking to build on what we achieved this year in Belfast,  focusing on the foundations of resilience, innovation, and change that characterised the 2024 event. We will also be looking to engage the University community to further our outreach of our future talent. I am excited about a Leeds conference, with its rich cultural heritage and modern facilities, it promises to be an excellent backdrop for our next gathering.” 

Sarah Iluyemi, Senior Manager – Business Development, Visits Belfast added: “Hosting the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference 2024 was a proud moment for Belfast, showcasing our city’s capability to facilitate high-profile gatherings. This event not only underscores Belfast’s position as a leading destination for conferences but also demonstrates our commitment to advancing the tourism and hospitality industry. Through such prestigious events, we continue to contribute to the growth of our knowledge economy, further enhancing Belfast and Northern Ireland’s reputation as a prime location for leisure, work, business, and investment.”

“Thank you to all the hosts and contributors of our incredible 2024 conference, who made it truly special. Thank you to the speakers for providing incredible content and to our delegates for joining in and once again demonstrating just how great our association community is to be a part of.”

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