Membership Benefits
The Benefits of ABPCO Membership
- Recognition and Accreditation
- Networking
- Business Leads
- Training and Education
- Free VAT Advice Line
- Insurance Cover
- Collaboration with MPI's UK and Ireland Chapter
Recognition and Accreditation
To achieve Full or Associate ABPCO Membership, Professional Conference and Event Organisers are required to demonstrate a high level of experience and proven competence. The status of ABPCO membership confers a clear commercial advantage when bidding for contracts or when applying for new positions within the industry.
Networking
Through ABPCO member meetings, workshops and events, along with the ABPCO group email facility, members can share ideas and problems with a peer group of event organisers and industry colleagues. This ensures that discussions and networking are particularly relevant to people at the sharp end of conference and event organising.
Business Leads
Full ABPCO Members can gain access to business leads and enquiries from individuals, companies or associations wishing to employ a Professional Conference or Event Organiser. All members details are also shown on this website.
Training and Education
Professional development opportunities are available at the regular ABPCO meetings and seminars, where members can be updated on current issues and developments within the industry (special rates available to all members).
Free VAT Advice Line
In partnership with Saffrey Champness all ABPCO members have access to 20 minutes of free advice on VAT. Further consultations can then be arranged at a fee.
Special Insurance Cover and Advice
ABPCO has negotiated special professional indemnity cover, event insurance and advice with Towergate Coverex.