Convene’s global portfolio, which includes the long-standing etc.venues brand, is now fully integrated into IACC, strengthening the association’s North American representation and broadening access to premium, meetings-focused venues. Phoenix Porcelli, Senior Vice President of Sales at Convene, said the decision “is both a proud milestone and a natural progression,” noting alignment between Convene’s hospitality-led approach and IACC’s quality standards.

Convene IACC membership strengthens North American meeting venues

Convene’s 39 venues provide purpose-built conference and meeting environments across key U.S. cities — Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. — and offer on-site culinary services, in-room AV and production, and dedicated hospitality staffing. The venues are design-forward, drawing inspiration from local neighborhoods and architecture while maintaining a cohesive portfolio identity. Mark Cooper, CEO of IACC, described the development as “a major step forward” for meeting planners seeking gold-standard venue experiences.