6.Application/Nomination Form - 2026
The ‘IAPCO's Emerging Leaders Programme – APAC 2026’ is for IAPCO members who are seeking to enhance their leadership skills and capabilities.
The Emerging Leaders Programme, now in its third year, is a unique learning opportunity for members who want to develop their leadership skills and capabilities. In partnership with New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), this programme is delivered through a series of online education workshops organised by the IAPCO Training Academy.
One participant will secure a coveted Jan Tonkin Scholarship, named after former IAPCO President and founder of the Conference Company, New Zealand.
The winner of the scholarship will be invited to attend IAPCO’s Annual Meeting and General Assembly 2027 in Mumbai, India, alongside senior leaders within the global business events community.
Hear more from Jan Tonkin and Stephen Noble, Chair of IAPCO's Training Academy, about the mission and vision of the Programme.
The Emerging Leaders Programme, now in its third year, is a unique learning opportunity for members who want to develop their leadership skills and capabilities. In partnership with New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), this programme is delivered through a series of online education workshops organised by the IAPCO Training Academy.
One participant will secure a coveted Jan Tonkin Scholarship, named after former IAPCO President and founder of the Conference Company, New Zealand.
The winner of the scholarship will be invited to attend IAPCO’s Annual Meeting and General Assembly 2027 in Mumbai, India, alongside senior leaders within the global business events community.
Hear more from Jan Tonkin and Stephen Noble, Chair of IAPCO's Training Academy, about the mission and vision of the Programme.
Programme Eligibility Criteria:
The programme is designed for emerging leaders within IAPCO member offices registered in the Asia-Pacific region. Nominations may be submitted by either the employee or their employer, with each registered office able to nominate professionals who are transitioning from individual contributor to emerging leader, regardless of whether they currently hold a formal management position.
1. Be employed by an IAPCO member company in the Asia Pacific region
2. Have at least 3-5 years experience in the business events industry (meetings, events, association management, or PCO sector)
3. Demonstrate strong performance and future leadership potential
4. Be actively contributing to projects, teams, client relationships, or business initiatives
5. Show curiosity, initiative, and commitment to professional development
6. Be endorsed by your organisation as an emerging future leader
The programme is designed for emerging leaders within IAPCO member offices registered in the Asia-Pacific region. Nominations may be submitted by either the employee or their employer, with each registered office able to nominate professionals who are transitioning from individual contributor to emerging leader, regardless of whether they currently hold a formal management position.
1. Be employed by an IAPCO member company in the Asia Pacific region
2. Have at least 3-5 years experience in the business events industry (meetings, events, association management, or PCO sector)
3. Demonstrate strong performance and future leadership potential
4. Be actively contributing to projects, teams, client relationships, or business initiatives
5. Show curiosity, initiative, and commitment to professional development
6. Be endorsed by your organisation as an emerging future leader