Our Network

Being active in various network organizations and associations are important for us to keep updated and to get new knowledge. Bergen Convention Bureau is active in the following network organizations:

Innovasjon Norge:
Innovation Norway coordinates marketing activities within the international meeting and events market. This includes all MICE segments (meetings, incentives, conferences, events and exhibitions).
https://business.visitnorway.com/en/meetings

Alliance of Brain Cities (ABC):
ABC’s aim is to give a more complete image of the Scandinavian region by attracting international congresses to the members of the Alliance of Brain Cities. We want to improve the awareness and reputation of our universities by building up networks through partnerships, and to gain wider benefits by holding Nordic congresses in the Alliance of Brain Cities.

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA):
ICCA is the global expert in international association meetings. ICCA represents the main specialists in organizing, transporting, and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises almost 1,000 member companies and organisations in over 90 countries worldwide. ICCA specializes in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, communication channels, and business development opportunities.
www.iccaworld.com

European Cities Marketing (ECM):
European Cities Marketing improves the competitiveness and performance of the leading cities of Europe by providing a platform for convention, leisure and city marketing professionals to exchange knowledge, best practice and widen their network to perform even better. ECM’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is that it is the only organization to work with both the leisure and meetings industry and city marketing. www.europeancitiesmarketing.com