Results for: ECA

At the recent IMEX Frankfurt event, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration will strengthen ICCA’s advocacy efforts on behalf of its members in North America. Senthil Gopinath, ICCA’s CEO, will join the ECA board, enhancing ICCA’s influence and outreach. The alliance aims to build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders to address the needs of the meetings and events community in the region. By joining ECA, ICCA gains access to a broader network and resources, opening up new commercial and advocacy opportunities.

During a meeting with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, ECA President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi expressed concerns over the Super League concept, reiterating the ECA’s belief in the importance of club competition unity. Alongside ECA CEO Jonas Baer-Hoffmann and Real Sociedad President Jokin Aperribay, Al-Khelaïfi emphasized the strength of the ECA’s 610 member clubs and the need for Spanish football to unite for the benefit of all parties involved. ECA vice president Edwin van der Sar stressed the significance of preserving the existing football structure and pursuing the dreams of aspiring individuals.