BestCities Global Alliance is thrilled to participate in ICCA Congress 2024 with our Incredible Impacts Campfire Sessions. These sessions provide a space for meetings and events professionals to learn, exchange ideas, and share best practices through facilitated introductions and interactive group discussions. By fostering peer-to-peer learning without audiovisual aids, we aim to inspire associations and destinations to consider submitting an IIP application in the future.
Location
The sessions will take place in the Incredible Impacts Zone, conveniently located adjacent to the Association Village at the ICCA Congress venue.
Session Schedule
Monday, 21 October
10:15 – 10:45, Campfire session in the Incredible Impacts Zone
From Vision to Victory: The ICRS Global Access Fellowship
Facilitator: Loren Christie, Managing Director, BestCities Global Alliance
Speaker: Anouk Bürgisser-Marti, International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS)
Outline: How does an idea become a winning initiative? Gather around the campfire to explore the journey of the ICRS as they won the Incredible Impacts Seed Fund Grant with their Global Access Fellowship. This session invites you to engage directly with the minds behind this programme, ask questions, and contribute your perspectives on how to further its mission of bringing world-class medical education to underrepresented regions.
Tuesday, 22 October
10:00 – 10:30, Campfire session in the Incredible Impacts Zone
ICCA Impact: What’s happening at the ICCA Congress & Masterclass in Dublin?
Speakers: Gemmeke de Jongh, Senior Manager Education and Impact, ICCA & Gary Grimmer, Executive Chairman, GainingEdge
Outline: Coming Soon!
11:30 – 12:15, Campfire session in the Incredible Impacts Zone
Storytelling that Sticks: How to Make Your Impact Go Viral
Speaker: Patrick Delaney, Managing Partner, SoolNua
Panelists: James Lancaster, AMI (Northstar Meetings Group); James Latham, The Iceberg; Vicky Koffa, Boardroom Magazine
Outline: Join Patrick Delaney and a panel of media experts for an interactive campfire session on the art of storytelling. Learn the secrets to crafting impact stories that captivate audiences and catch the eye of the media. Get practical advice on how to make your association’s achievements not just heard, but celebrated.
Wednesday, 23 October
10:00 – 10:30, Campfire session in the Incredible Impacts Zone
From Meetings to Movements: Cities Leading the Way in Event Impact
Facilitator: Loren Christie, Managing Director, BestCities Global Alliance
Speakers: Michael Drake, Vice President of Meetings, Conventions, and Events, Destination Vancouver & Bettina Reventlow-Mourier, Deputy Convention Director, Copenhagen Convention Bureau.
Outline: How do cities turn business events into catalysts for change? In this session, representatives from the BestCities Global Alliance share their latest strategies and success stories. Get inspired by real-world examples of cities leading the charge in event-driven change.
TBA, Plenary Session
Find out who the winner of the $20,000 grant is in the closing session of the ICCA Congress.
Join Us at the Incredible Impacts Zone
We invite all attendees of the ICCA Congress 2024 to visit the Incredible Impacts Zone and participate in our Campfire Sessions. Whether you are looking to share your experiences, learn from industry leaders, or explore new opportunities for impact, our sessions offer valuable insights and networking opportunities.