Application Process
Application for Membership
Who is eligible to join?
ABPCO membership is only open to conference and event organisers - it is not open to venues or other suppliers. Membership is on an individual, not company, basis. ABPCO welcomes applications from individuals within independent conference organising businesses, and from in-house organisers working within associations, educational/official bodies or corporate organisations.
There are two categories of membership - FULL and ASSOCIATE.
Download the attached PDF to see full details of membership eligibility and benefits
Applicants simply apply for 'membership' of ABPCO and the Association's Executive Committee scrutinises applications and decides whether an applicant meets the criteria for membership and which category of membership is appropriate.
Application Proceedure
On the membership application form applicants should nominate two people who are familiar with their conference organising activities (one a client/committee chair and one a venue). Referees should be able to provide a fair assessment of the applicant's capabilities.
Upon submission the form will be sent to the ABPCO Executive Director, who will acknowledge receipt immediately. Applications will be reviewed monthly by the Executive Committee and referees will be contacted. Applicants will normally be notified of the outcome of their application within 4 weeks of receipt.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are invoiced by the Executive Office annually in January (pro-rata in the year of entry).
Membership Commitment
ABPCO's actvities are governed by the Chairman, Executive Director and Executive Committee. However, all members are encouraged to participate actively in the running of the Association by attendance at meetings, by making a personal contribution wherever possible to activities such as research projects, seminars, etc and by generally promoting the name and work of the Association.