ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Meeting 2027

27 January 2027 at 14:00 — 27 January 2027 at 16:00

27th January: Afternoon Tours/Events (running concurrently, choice of one item only)

Wednesday 27^th January 2027

Optional: Arrivals during the day

Afternoon: City Tours – join one of two walking tours and gain a greater understanding of the Geordie homeland of Newcastle or the Castle's rich and varied history before taking in the 360 degree city-wide views from the battlements.

Howay Man! Geordie Scran, Banter and Culture: A two hour city walking tour exploring all things Geordie.
Or -
Newcastle Castle: A 1 hour 30 min tour of the Castle.
Or -
Business Intelligence Training – kindly provided by ICCA for ICCA Members only, Northumbria University
Or -
Business Leads Exchange – ICCA Members only – details on how to register within the registration process, Northumbria University

27 January 2027 at 18:00 — 27 January 2027 at 22:00

Welcome Drinks Reception

At Wylam Brewery – Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ

First-timers welcome session, followed by the Chapter Welcome Reception

28 January 2027 at 08:00 — 28 January 2027 at 17:30

Day One: 28th January

Thursday 28^th January 2027

AM/PM Welcome from the destination and our hosts at Northumbria University
followed by a full day of educational, inspirational, interactive sessions
Lunch and refreshment breaks included
Moderated by Patrick Delaney

28 January 2026 at 19:30 — 28 January 2026 at 23:00

Social Evening

Evening: Habita at the Student Union
Join us for a truly ‘Student’ inspired evening of socialising, table games, quizzes and some competitive fun thrown in

29 January 2027 at 09:00 — 29 January 2027 at 14:30

Day Two: 29th January

Friday 29th January 2027

Morning welcome and more interactive sessions
THE BIG DEBATE – back by popular demand and taking place this year at the iconic Council Chamber at the Civic Centre, Newcastle

The Annual Meeting will conclude after lunch

Lunch and refreshment breaks included

This won’t be a conference where you sit and listen. It's one where you will help build what comes next.

What to expect

Next Gen Sessions - dedicated space for early career professionals and career changers, looking at the skills and experience our industry needs to welcome the future workforce.
Practical Labs - hands-on sessions covering the tools shaping day-to-day work, from AI to sales and marketing platforms.
The Big Debate - always one of the highlights of the Chapter Meeting, bringing sharp perspectives and real disagreement to the big questions in our sector.
Workshops and breakouts - across the four programme themes: associations under pressure, the future of destinations and venues, the academic relationship, and the skills our industry will need.

Welcoming ABPCO

ICCA UK & Ireland has partnered with ABPCO to welcome a number of their members to join us in Newcastle, bringing an even broader mix of perspectives to the room.

Leave with something you helped create

You'll leave Newcastle with practical skills, real-world examples and ideas you've tested with peers across the sector, ready to put into action!