AFEA CONGRESS President and CEO, Sissy Lignou, was invited as a panelist at the recent ICCA Mediterranean Chapter meeting themed “Mediterranean on the Move: Leveraging Key Competitive Values”, representing our company as an ICCA Member, following an invitation of the Chapter Chair of ICCA Med Chapter Riccardo Pizzuti and the Deputy Chair Dimitris Ganitis
Our CEO had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion entitled “Managing association business and congresses in South Europe – key advantages and challenges: PCO and AMC perspective”, where she highlighted the #AMC and #PCO best practices and challenges in the Mediterranean region, highlighting the importance collaboration and advocacy in the industry.
She also had the chance to network with important key opinion leaders of the region as well as listen to interesting discussions and presentations. At this panel discussion, Sissi showcased the mission and vision of IAPCO, Greek Meetings Alliance and HAPCO Hellenic Association of PCO DES.
We would like to thank ICCA MedChapter Chairs Dimitris Ganitis and Riccardo Pizzuti for the invitation, and congratulate the hosts for the wonderful organization, program and great selection of speakers, Milos Milovanovic for a great coordination, Efi Koudeli for her leadership skills and passion as Regional Director Europe ICCA (check title) and of course Istanbul CVB for the warm welcome and hospitality.
Sissy Lignou’s participation as a speaker underscored AFEA Congress's leadership and influence in the industry, contributing to the Mediterranean Chapter’s goal of fostering a collaborative and innovative environment for all the industry’s members.
The Mediterranean Chapter meeting served as a crucial platform for enhancing participation and live interaction among members. It provided a valuable opportunity for industry experts to share insights and for attendees to stay updated on the latest trends and best practices. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been part of these very interesting discussions.
We at AFEA Congress remain committed to our tradition of excellence and innovation in the meetings industry. Our participation in these prestigious events demonstrates our dedication to quality, collaboration, and the advancement of the industry. We extend our gratitude for your continued support and partnership in our journey
