Annual Meeting 2027 Exhibition
The Annual Meeting is a 2½-day conference focusing on developments in association management and congress organisation, held in January each year in a different European city. Contemporary topics and debates are supplemented with case studies to share experiences and innovations. A showcase for a carefully curated selection of exhibitors is an integral part of the event.
Sessions explore innovation, sustainability, governance, congresses & events, operations, communication & marketing, and strategy & business development, and are enhanced by members’ case studies sharing experiences, accomplishments, and novel endeavours. The education programme is complemented by occasions for networking, building connections, and interacting with exhibitors.
The Annual Meeting will have a carefully curated exhibition with a limited number of exhibitors selected for their compatibility with AC Forum’s values.
Suppliers connected with the provision of products and/or services for association management and congress organisation are welcome to apply to be considered for the exhibition. We are excited to share this opportunity.
The Board will review applications for exhibition space and select those that are the best fit for this Annual Meeting and for AC Forum members.
Please review the exhibition prospectus carefully before applying.
Contact secretariat@acforum.net if you have any questions.
Dates & Venue
The Annual Meeting 2027 takes place 21-23 January. The event will take place at Allianz MiCo Milano.
The exhibition will be open on 21, 22, and 23 January.
Why exhibit at the AC Forum Annual Meeting?
Exhibiting at the AC Forum Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity for a company to showcase its products or services to association decision-makers.
The selection of an exhibitor is a mark of AC Forum’s commendation. Exhibiting at the event is an indicator of how your brand is trusted and valued. When a strong partner like AC Forum trusts your company for such an important event, it carries great weight with both its members and to the wider events industry.
The exhibition at the Annual Meeting has had an overwhelmingly positive reception from delegates and exhibitors alike. Fostering a mutually satisfactory relationship with the selected exhibitors is important, so the exhibition is located in a high traffic area and there is clear time in the programme to allow exhibitors to present their companies and for delegates to interact with exhibitors.
Exhibitors have an unparalleled possibility to acquaint the many member associations with their products or services and to share innovations and new developments. Exhibitors and participants have the chance to have relaxed interactions, unlike the hurried appointments elsewhere, and to build tangible connections.
All exhibitors are acknowledged on the website, in the meeting app, where a description of the exhibitor and their contact details will be listed, and on screens throughout the Annual Meeting.
Exhibiting at the AC Forum Annual Meeting is a commitment but also an excellent opportunity. The company can maximise the occasion to capture the interest of decision-makers in leading associations. The exposure presents real value for money – the impact from exhibiting at the Annual Meeting outweighs other promotional activities that have significantly less direct effect.
Who can apply to exhibit?
Companies and organisations offering products and services to the associations and meetings industry are welcome to apply. All applications will be evaluated prior to confirming the exhibitor.
Applications will not be considered from venues and destinations other than the hosts of the Annual Meeting, or from individuals or entities offering association and/or conference management services, such as PCOs, DMCs, and AMCs, or from organisations or associations for association professionals.
