In November the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) welcomed a record number of delegates to its 56th annual congress. Almost 1,300 members, including more than 40 association executives, travelled to Prague for four days of education, chapter meetings and networking.
During the event, the inaugural winners of the “Incredible Impacts” grants supported by both ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance were announced at a session called “A celebration of the beyond tourism impact”. The three winning international associations have each made legacy a central part of their thinking and activities.
The Iceberg is currently running a series of videos recorded at the event which celebrate “Incredible Impacts” and the wider effects meetings have on a destination and its region. In this third video of the series, the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) discusses its grant-winning approach to creating legacy.
A unique global forum on the latest scientific discoveries relating to Parkinson’s Disease, the WPC describes its four-day congress as a “Parkinson Festival”. The “Incredible Impacts” judges were particularly impressed with the “Patients Included” element of the programme, through which people with Parkinson’s become part of the discussion and decision-making process. From covering travel costs for attending patients, to free webcasts of the educational content being made available worldwide, judges commended WPC on its fresh approach to inclusivity and accessibility.
Incredible Impacts Video Three: the World Parkinson Coalition.
Part one of this series – “Incredible Impacts: The Winners’ Stories” – is here.
Part two of this series – “Incredible Impacts: Making a Mark” – is here.
The Iceberg‘s video feature on “Incredible Impacts” – published after its IMEX launch in May – is here.
Association Meetings International’s coverage of the “Incredible Impacts” winners – published in November – is here.
