Europe Congress, renowned for curating impactful boutique events that drive genuine B2B connections, destination knowledge, and industry insights, is thrilled to announce an exciting 2026 event calendar. Featuring six strategically located forums across the continent, the new lineup promises unparalleled opportunities for event professionals to forge new business, explore vibrant destinations, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Unlock the CEE region at MCE Central & Eastern Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 8–10 February 2026. This event connects regional service providers with international planners eyeing business in this fast-growing market. Discover Sofia’s potential as a premier MICE destination at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, a luxury five-star hotel in the center of Sofia, and see the best of what the fast-growing MICE industry in the region has to offer.
Events Club Associations Forum, a unique event for associations and PCOs planning large-scale events, will take place from 8–10 March 2026 in Budapest at the landmark Corinthia Budapest hotel. Catering specifically to association event planners and venues suitable for their events, Events Club Associations Forum is a one-of-a-kind networking event for event planners representing international associations.
MCE North & West Europe will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 12–14 April 2026. The event will be held at the AC Hotel Bella Sky, a conference hotel ideally located with easy access to Copenhagen’s city center, where service providers in North and West Europe will meet with event planners currently intending to expand their business in the region.
The second edition of Europe Congress’ newest event, Events Club Life Sciences Forum, is designed specifically for event planners in the life sciences industry. This exclusive forum will be held from 7–9 June 2026 at the Clayton Hotel in the heart of Düsseldorf’s city center, catering to MICE professionals in pharma, biotech, and health & science events.
Events Club Forum, Europe Congress’ flagship event, will be held for the fifth consecutive year Prague, Czechia, from August 30–September 1, 2026. Events Club Forum is a groundbreaking event for the MICE industry that combines the traditional exhibition format with one-on-one B2B meetings, bringing together industry professionals for a three-day event at Prague Congress Centre, the top congress centre in Czechia.
MCE South Europe will be held in Valencia, Spain, from 18–20 October 2026. This event brings together MICE professionals planning events in South Europe with convention bureaus and venues in the region for networking events and destination awareness at the Meliá Valencia, an upscale bliesure hotel with easy access to the historical and vibrant city center.
“We’re thrilled to announce this powerhouse calendar for 2026 and to be able to bring back Events Club Life Sciences Forum for the second year,” said Alain Pallas, Managing Director of Europe Congress. “This is only possible thanks to our incredible community of professionals and dedicated partners.”
Europe Congress specialises in creating boutique, high-value B2B forums for the global MICE industry, meticulously crafted for maximum ROI. Focused on fostering meaningful connections, enhancing destination awareness, and sharing critical industry knowledge, their events are catalysts for business growth and professional development across Europe and beyond.
For more information or to inquire about participating, contact Europe Congress or visit www.europecongress.com
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The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and ITB China have announced a new strategic partnership to advance international cooperation in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which was held from June 18 to 21, 2025, at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center, companies signed a number of agreements in the hospitality industry.
The Czech capital has reaffirmed its position among the top 10 most sought-after meeting destinations in the world, despite the growing competition of Asian cities. This year's ranking is dominated by Vienna, followed by Lisbon, Singapore and Barcelona with Prague in the fifth place.