ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Meeting 2027 to take place in Newcastle upon Tyne

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Meeting 2027 will take place at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne from 27 to 29 January 2027.

The event will be hosted in partnership with the Venues at Northumbria team, with NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), supporting the successful bid to secure Newcastle upon Tyne as the host destination.

The meeting will bring ICCA UK & Ireland members together for three days of education, collaboration, networking and destination discovery, with a programme designed to support knowledge sharing across the international association meetings sector.

Named Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Its thriving Conference Ambassador Programme, Green Tourism Award Gold status, and tourism and events courses recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism make it an ideal fit for the 2027 meeting.

ICCA UK & Ireland will work with staff and students from Northumbria University to develop an engaging education programme, drawing on the University’s academic expertise, sustainability credentials and strong links to the events, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Suzanne Singleton, Chair of the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter, said: “We are delighted to confirm Newcastle upon Tyne as the host destination for the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Meeting 2027.  I am especially excited that we have selected Northumbria University as the host venue, who are themselves ICCA members.  This meeting has become an important item in the Chapters’ calendar, offering our members the opportunity to come together, share ideas, strengthen relationships and explore the future of international association meetings. Northumbria offers an outstanding combination of academic excellence, sustainability leadership and sector relevance, while Newcastle upon Tyne provides a distinctive and welcoming destination experience.

Gaynor Ellis, Senior Manager, Business Events, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau said: “We are incredibly proud to have supported the successful bid to bring the ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Chapter Meeting 2027 to Newcastle upon Tyne.  This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the strength of the North East as a business events destination to an influential audience of meetings professionals. The region combines academic excellence, sector expertise, culture, connectivity and a famously warm welcome, all of which make Newcastle upon Tyne a compelling choice for association meetings.

Dr Faye Harland, Conference & Events Manager, Venues at Northumbria, added:  “We are thrilled to be hosting the ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Chapter Meeting 2027 at Northumbria University.  Our team is looking forward to welcoming delegates to Newcastle upon Tyne and working closely with ICCA UK & Ireland, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, University staff and students to create a programme that is both valuable and memorable.  Northumbria’s Conference Ambassador Programme, sustainability credentials and strong tourism and events expertise provide a brilliant foundation for the meeting. We are excited to showcase our campus, our people and our city to the ICCA UK & Ireland community.”

The ICCA UK & Ireland Annual Chapter Meeting 2027 will take place from 27 to 29 January 2027. Further details, including programme information and registration, will be announced in due course.