The expansion of the ICCASkills programme in the African region supports ICCA’s global capacity-building that brings together industry providers and local authorities. Kigali, the capital city of Rawanda will be the hub for ICCAskills programme in Africa.

Having the programme in Rawanda underscores the country’s commitment to develop talent and strengthen its position as a business events destination in Africa.

Seen here is Ms. Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Convention Bureau with Mr. Senthil Gopinath, Chief Executive Officer, ICCA.

In partnership with Rwanda Convention Bureau and Rwanda Events Group Ltd, ICCA will offer two ICCASkills classes in 2025.

ICCASkills is a globally recognised certification programme created by ICCA and industry experts, designed to elevate the skills and expertise of business events professionals. The programme is not only interactive, but also engage in real-world perspective bridging theory and practice with hands-on professional development.

While Rwanda is a hub for professional development in Africa making it, an ideal location for the ICCASkills initiative for upskilling and developing the regional workforce for the business events industry.