The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) is a not-for-profit, facilities-based organization whose mission is to assist members in providing the most productive meeting facilities around the world. These facilities represent the highest-quality venues available to meeting professionals on a global basis.



IACC is also organized to provide and promote market awareness of conference centers as offering separate, distinct and special places and services; to collect and distribute information on the industry and its trends; to provide an exchange of experiences among its members; to address common problems, needs and opportunities; to provide programs and services that assist members in operating more effectively; and to respond to the needs and interests of conference center users as determined by the Board of Directors.



IACC’s Active members are conference centers that comply with the stringent standards of the Universal Criteria. For more information



Every application for Active membership undergoes an extensive review to ensure full compliance with the Universal Criteria. The review takes place at a number of levels within IACC; it typically includes a Package Confirmation Call, an on-site inspection and ultimately must garner the approval of IACC's Quality Committee. Barring complications, three to six months may elapse between the prospect’s submission of a complete application and the formal acceptance of a facility’s membership.