IMEX Frankfurt, April 22-24, 2008

• On Sunday April 20, the third AIPC International Sales & Marketing Summit took place in cooperation with IMEX. This forum enabled senior level congress centre Sales and Marketing Directors to define key market issues, share experiences and develop strategies for response.

• AIPC was represented throughout the show with a stand to get the latest information about AIPC activities while exchanging views with fellow members.

• On Monday April 21, the Association Evening function provided an opportunity for AIPC members to meet the anticipated 250 International Association decision makers who were in attendance.

• On Tuesday April 22, AIPC and ICCA, with the support from MPI and PCMA jointly convened a panel discussion entitled Storm clouds or silver linings – what’s the outlook for the international meetings industry? as part of the IMEX seminar series.

• On Wednesday April 23 the Singapore cocktail party took place at the AIPC stand, promoting the 2008 Annual Conference. This event gave an insight into the activities planned for the conference and more details about Singapore itself.

• AIPC participated with presentations in the Politician’s Forum, and presented the Joint Meetings Industry Council 2008 Unity Award at the IMEX Gala Dinner.