AMSTERDAM (ICCA) – The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is delighted to announce the first in-person ICCASkills, Certified International Convention Specialists (CICS) course in Africa, was successfully completed for staff of the Ethiopia Convention Bureau on Friday 18th November 2022.
Delegates gathered for an intensive, one-stop week-long course at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa to gain essential industry knowledge skills in community engagement, conference bidding, and industry advocacy.
The study program was set up with the support of the IFC/WBG which is closely supporting the Ethiopia Convention Bureau in its endeavor to develop competitive Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
Regarding the collaboration between ICCA and the Ethiopia Convention Bureau, Bizualem Getu (Director) states, “International industry-wide collaboration, cooperation, and consensus is key for future development of Business events.” ICCA CEO, Senthil Gopinath, agrees and adds: “The ICCASkills program with the Ethiopia Convention Bureau shows our shared commitment to developing and improving industry talent in the whole of Africa.”
The ICCASkills program was conducted on-site by Patrick Delaney, Managing Partner, SoolNua; and Deanna Varga, Founder, and CEO, Mayvin Global and Adjunct Associate Professor (Industry), the University of Technology of Sydney.
Congratulations to all the learners for completing the course and thank you to the host, Ethiopia Convention Bureau, for welcoming the ICCA delegation and for arranging an excellent trip around Addis Ababa giving everyone a flavor and insight into what the Ethiopian capital can bring to the international events industry.
For more information about ICCASkills Certified International Convention Executive (CICE) and Certified International Convention Specialists (CICS) courses, and to remind all the education program is available for both non-members and members of ICCA, please contact ICCA Education Team at education@iccaworld.org.
Source: ICCA