AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit
For the past 21 years, the AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit has been the perfect prelude to IMEX, fostering strong member engagement and vital industry interactions. Participants gain insights into current issues, industry trends and key customer perspectives, helping them prepare for the intense competition on the show floor. This year promises to be no different.
Recognised as essential for international Sales and Marketing executives, the Summit provides a global forum to assess key market challenges and develop innovative, forward-looking strategies.
Bringing together a highly experienced and truly international audience — including over 55+ senior-level convention centre executives, client representatives and marketing specialists — the Summit creates a unique environment for commercial leaders to reflect, challenge their thinking and develop practical strategies to succeed in one of the most competitive markets the industry has faced to date.
Since its inception twenty one years ago, the AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit has consistently delivered tangible value, offering crucial guidance to convention centre leaders as they navigate rapidly evolving market conditions and increasingly demanding customer expectations.
DATE AND TIME | 9 MAY 2027, 9.00 – 18.00
LOCATION | nhow Frankfurt– Meeting Room COLON+FRANC
PROGRAMME
The 2027 Programme is currently under development.
Click here to explore the 2026 Programme and get a taste of what to expect
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2027 Sales & Marketing Summit will open soon.
Keep an eye on our website and secure your spot early, as places are limited and the event traditionally sells out quickly.
REGISTRATION FEES:
- Early Bird | Before April 2nd | EUR 315 EUR (includes lunch and coffee break)
- Regular Registration | from April 2nd | EUR 365 EUR (includes lunch and coffee break)
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE :
The AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit is designed specifically for commercial leaders and senior professionals working in convention centres and venues who are responsible for driving revenue, market positioning and client relationships in an increasingly competitive global environment.
The Summit is particularly relevant for professionals who:
- are seeking to strengthen their strategic sales and marketing capabilities in response to evolving buyer behaviour and market dynamics
- wish to benchmark their commercial approach against peers from leading venues worldwide
- are looking for a high-level forum to exchange perspectives, challenges and solutions with senior colleagues and industry experts
Typical participant profiles include:
- Heads of Sales and Deputy Heads of Sales
- Sales & Marketing Directors and Managers
- Business Development Directors and Managers
- General Managers and CEOs with direct commercial responsibility
Participants typically represent convention centres and venues from Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, making the Summit particularly valuable for international peer exchange, benchmarking and networking.
For highlights of previous summits, please review the programs below:
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2026 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2025 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2024 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2023 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2022 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2019 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2018 Program
AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit 2017 Program
