ICCA Association Circle is designed to elevate and upskill the meetings and association community, strengthening

its ability to remain future-proof and resilient. By focusing on complex, strategy-driven topics, the initiative challenges participants to deepen their expertise and advance their knowledge to the next level.

Topic: Copenhagen Risk Navigator - International Strategies and Tools for Business Events

A Flagship Training Experience for the ICCA Association Circle

For the first time, Copenhagen Risk Navigator – International Strategies and Tools for Business Events will take centre stage as part of this new initiative, bringing cutting-edge risk intelligence, practical tools, and expert insight to Frankfurt. This learning experience draws on two groundbreaking studies led by the Copenhagen Convention Bureau: The Copenhagen Risk Assessment White Paper from 2023 and the Copenhagen Risk Navigator – International Strategies & Tools for Business Events 2026 developed in partnership with global risk experts FERMA and RIMS.

Purpose of the Session: What's in it for you

We aim to support our members in strengthening their understanding of global risk trends, core risk management principles, and practical strategies across the meetings and congress industry ecosystem. The session seeks to elevate

industry-wide risk management capabilities by introducing relevant tools that enable the planning and delivery of resilient, successful events and sustainable long-term business collaboration.

Content

The workshop will share key insights and findings from the Copenhagen Risk Navigator – International Strategies and Tools for Business Events and introduce practical, tailor-made risk management tools designed specifically for the congress and meetings industry. The session will be engaging and interactive.

Format: Workshop Structure

• Setting the scene: Key findings from the Copenhagen Risk Navigator – International Strategies and Tools for Business Events
• Group work including discussion of mitigation strategies and solutions
• Plenary sharing of group outcomes and key learnings

Facilitators

- Copenhagen Convention Bureau (CVB)

- GainingEdge

For whom

Meeting professionals and association representatives who have experience in risk management, or whose roles require a

strong interest and engagement in risk-related topics. The programme will welcome approximately 25 international associations alongside 50 ICCA members, creating a highly interactive and global learning environment.

All sessions will be held in CET.