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The International Association of Convention Centres is the industry association for professional convention and exhibition centre managers worldwide. The AIPC is committed to encouraging and recognising excellence in the management of convention centres, while providing the tools necessary through research, education and networking programmes to achieve such high standards. The AIPC is uniquely positioned among the various organisations that represent the meeting industry. It is a truly international organisation, with representatives from more than 60 countries around the world.

The International Association of Congresses and Conventions brings the event industry together through international association meetings and offers unparalleled data, education, communication channels, business development and networking opportunities. Since it began in 1963, ICCA has represented the world's leading destinations and most experienced suppliers who specialise in the handling, transportation and hosting of international meetings and events.

The International Organisation of Museums and Museum Professionals is a members' association and a non-governmental organisation that sets professional and ethical standards for museum activities. As an expert forum, it makes recommendations on issues related to cultural heritage, promotes professional capacity building and advances knowledge within the field. ICOM is the voice of museum professionals on the international stage and raises public awareness about culture through global networks and cooperation programmes.

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BY THE GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO

In almost 25 years, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco has positioned itself as a leading convention centre in Europe because of the major professional events it has been involved with. It has received more than twenty awards in recent years by the profession.

 

At each event, the Grimaldi Forum proves its ability to achieve excellence in hosting and conducting prestigious events, which has resulted in a solid customer portfolio today, of which more than 35% are recurring customers.

 

More than twenty distinctions:

 

The IAPCO Award awarded in 2003 by the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers

 

The 2008 Canon World Congress Eventia Award

 

The Coolest Venue Award in 2010

 

In 2012, award from the Jeune Chambre Economique de Monaco (JCEM) as part of the JCEM's Monegasque Corporate Social Responsibility Charter, for the most efficient sustainable development action - ‘Selective sorting: setting up a wood industry’. 

 

Between 2003 and 2024, 19 M&IT awards were awarded by British professionals who recognised the Grimaldi Forum as the best international convention centre. Including 8 Gold (2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), 9 Silver (2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024), and 2 Bronze (2017, 2022).

 

In 2015, the Coup de Coeur Award from the Club de l 'Eco Nice Matin for our contribution to the Monegasque economy.

 

In 2017, Best Waste Management Award presented by the DTC as part of the Monaco Green Awards.

 

In 2018, the GFM received distinction for its structured and regular action plan as part of its adherence to the Charter on Wood implemented by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

 

In 2019, it received the AIHM's 7th eco-responsible Monaco Hospitality Award

 

In 2021 at the Annual Conference of the Mission for Energy Transition in Monaco, the GFM was named among the best Monegasque initiatives in terms of waste reduction alongside the CHPG and the Odyssey.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US! EXCERPT FROM THE "20TH ANNIVERSARY" VIDEO - 1 MIN 20s