CEO
IACC
Mark Cooper is the CEO of IACC and in 2021 served as Chair of the Events Industry Council, a global federation of 33 business events associations. Mark brings more than 35 years' experience in the global meetings industry, having worked across four continents in a variety of leadership roles.
With an extensive industry background, Mark has held senior positions with respected conference venue operators and global third‑party agencies, including Dolce Hotels & Resorts and ConferenceDirect. For the last eight years, he has served as CEO of IACC. Before stepping into the CEO role in 2012, Mark served on both the European and Global Boards of IACC and was an active member of the association for 18 years.
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Explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the design and functionality of meetings and its spaces and venues. Explore how technology, flexibility, sustainability and attendee experience are redefining modern meeting environments, providing insights you can use to prepare for the future.
Sponsored by IACC
Learning outcomes:
Analyze data from meeting planners globally to identify key trends and emerging technologies impacting meeting spaces
Navigate and draw critical insights from IACC's Meeting Room of the Future 2025 report
Use spaces and places that create meaningful connections and dialogue at your meetings and events
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 6: Destination Planning