This was anounced during the closing session of this year’s conference, which took place in Belfast in february.

The 2024 event, themed “Embracing Resilience and Competing for Change,” was attended by 145 delegates from across the ICCA community as well as an additional 25 local students. Highlights of the programme, which was aligned to the UNSDGs, included a keynote by SistersIN, a leadership program empowering female students; The Big Debate, which explored greenwashing across the sector; and The Privilege Walk, fostering understanding and inclusion.

The conference, which was hosted by Visit Belfast and Belfast ICC featured optional tours, parallel sessions on various topics, and a gala dinner at the Titanic Experience. The event also raised £725 for “Changing the Menu for Good.”

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference will take place from 26 to 28 February, 2025 in Leeds.