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When leadership is built over time: Ginevra De Bellis joins the IAPCO Council

  • Athens
  • Mar 2026
  • Sara Pirola, Communication Officer & CSR Manager

In the world of Professional Congress Organisers, credibility is not built on a single appointment, but on a journey shaped by relationships, vision, and a tangible contribution to the evolution of the industry. It is within this context that Ginevra De Bellis, Chief of Global Projects at OIC Group, joins the Council of IAPCO – the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers: a step that goes beyond individual recognition and clearly reflects OIC Group’s increasingly active role within the key decision-making networks of the global meeting industry.

The IAPCO Council: where the future of international congresses is shaped

Joining the IAPCO Council means taking part in the forums where the future direction of the industry is defined: quality standards, organisational models, advanced education programmes, and international development strategies. It represents a community active in over 40 countries and stands as one of the leading global references for Professional Congress Organisers and the broader ecosystem of association and scientific events. This is not merely a representative role, but a concrete responsibility: contributing to the growth of the meeting industry through education, advocacy, and innovation, at a time when the sector is redefining its balance between sustainability, technology, and impact.

An international journey built over time

De Bellis’s appointment is the natural evolution of a long-standing commitment. For over ten years, she has been actively involved within IAPCO, contributing to the development and dissemination of the association’s educational programmes, including bringing the EDGE Seminars to Italy – hosted in Florence in 2018, for the first time. These seminars are among the most authoritative formats for advanced PCO training.

This milestone carried a dual value: on one hand, it strengthened the dialogue between the Italian market and the international community; on the other, it anticipated the global dimension of knowledge exchange and collaboration that has now become central to congress design. With her entry into the Council, this journey comes full circle, from active participation to the opportunity to directly contribute to shaping the future strategies of the industry.

A recognition that strengthens OIC Group’s international positioning

This appointment also sends a clear signal about OIC Group’s positioning within the international meeting industry.

“We are proud that Ginevra will contribute first-hand to the forums where the vision and standards of our industry are defined,” says Irene Serio, CEO and President of OIC Group.

At a time when the meeting industry is evolving rapidly, driven by new sustainability demands, technological innovation, and increasing organisational complexity, the ability to actively contribute to international decision-making processes is becoming ever more critical. Being part of the IAPCO Council means engaging in a shared vision for the future of the sector, while bringing concrete experience, strong project capabilities, and an operational perspective shaped in the field. It is within this balance between strategic vision and day-to-day practice that the true value of a professional congress organiser is defined today.

For OIC Group, this appointment further confirms a path rooted in quality, continuous education, and ongoing dialogue with key international stakeholders. It is a journey that goes beyond event organisation, contributing to the definition of standards, approaches, and models that influence the entire congress ecosystem. Looking ahead, the value of these connections becomes even more evident: generating tangible impact, enabling the exchange of expertise, and helping build a sector that can respond more effectively to the evolving needs of the global scientific and association community.

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