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At ABPCO, we have been representing Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) and association/not for profit/academic event specialists for over 30 years and we are proud of our values of Excellence, Learning and Belonging, which run through all that we do as an association.

Please explore below the different ABPCO memberships:

Becoming an ABPCO Member

Now you know you would like to join the ABPCO but want to know what Membership suits you?

AGENCY PCO Member

Open to Professional Conference Organisers engaged in the organisation of conferences, congresses and other meetings

In-house pco Member

Open to professionals working within associations, professional societies and not-for-profit organisations

Entry Level Member

Generally a junior executive in an events team who is aspiring to develop their career as a professional conference organiser.

Industry Member/Partner

Industry membership is open to those suppliers to the association and not-for-profit market.

Academic Department Member

University Departments offering events management courses recognised by ABPCO

Academic Student Member

University Departments offering events management courses recognised by ABPCO

× full

Agency PCO Member

Open to Professional Conference Organisers that have been engaged exclusively or principally on a full-time basis in the organisation of professional conferences, congresses, and other international and national meetings for at least 5 years.

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× associate

In-house PCO Member

Open to professionals working within national or international associations, public sector and professional bodies who have specific responsibility for the organisation and management of Conferences and Events aimed at members and non-members of the organisation.

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× entrylevel

Entry Level Member

Open to Professional Conference Organisers that have been engaged exclusively or principally on a full-time basis in the organisation of professional conferences, congresses, and other international and national meetings for less than 3 years for entry level members.

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× industry

Industry Member/Partner

Open to professionals supplying a high level of service to the Business Events industry in the UK including convention bureaux, venues, hotels, AV, exhibition, and digital support services, in order to protect the quality and the integrity of our association, industry membership is confined to those suppliers who can clearly demonstrate their ability to support major UK and international conferences.

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× academicdep

Academic Department Member

Open to event management departments in UK Universities and other third level institutions.

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× academicstudent

Academic Student Member

Open to high-achieving undergraduate or post graduate students and those enrolled in approved apprentice schemes in disciplines such as Event Management, Tourism and Business who have an interest in pursuing a career in Business Events.

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