Experiential Venue Membership Fact Sheet

Venues that include meeting facilities may include; sporting stadiums, vineyards, ranches, working farms, zoos, museums and other similar high level experiential venues, with no more than 20 guest rooms.

IACC is the only global professional body which represents high experience venues who host meetings and business events.

Welcome to IACC’s curated collection of Experiential Venues – where innovative environments, authentic connections, and purpose-driven design converge to deliver unforgettable meetings and events.

Current members include:

The Prison – Horsens, Denmark
The Music Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD, USA
Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, IL, USA
The Zoo, Copenhagen, Denmark
Mercedes Benz World, Surrey, United Kingdom
The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA, USA
The Racetrack (FDM Jyllandsringen), Jutland, Denmark
Tivoli, Copenhagen, Denmark

What is a Experiential Venue?
Experiential venues go beyond the conventional. They offer immersive settings that spark creativity, deepen collaboration, and leave lasting impressions on attendees. Whether nestled in nature, steeped in history, or equipped with cutting-edge technology, these venues are designed with experience at their heart.

Why IACC? – The Only Standard of Excellence
Every IACC Experiential Venue is independently assessed and meets our high standards for quality, technology, sustainability, and service. You can count on:

• High-performance meeting environments
• Trusted sustainability credentials
• Authentic hospitality and expert support
• Global best practices with local flair

Key Benefits

Sales Development

Promote your venue to meeting event planners
Develop your sales offer with meeting packages
Visibility to buyers through IACC and MPI’s Venue Finder
IACC Certified demonstrate excellence

Learning

Continuing education for your team
Access to a body of knowledge; research papers, annual conferences and webinars
Global Staff Exchange program
Other venue study tours

Networking

Expand your professional relations in the business events industry
Connected to hospitality industry is critical to advancements in venues

Culinary Copper Skillet Competition

Global Tournament highlights the artistry and skills of venue chefs
Competitions take place at country, continent and global levels

Trends and Benchmarking

Benchmarking valuable best practice . Statistical evidence of your performance against other venues.

Procurement & Consultancy

Access to leading supplier
Advice from leading experts for everything from architectural services, IT/AV, to furniture
New build projects; community invaluable during design and build

Code of Sustainability

Be a leader in creating climate and socially responsible venues
Enrol in the IACC Green Star program

Venue Study Tours

Members willing to open their doors to other members, experiencing what other venues offer.
Private visits facilitated.

MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRY FORM

Key Benefits

Members of IACC adhere to a set of quality standards in physical meeting room design, food & beverage and service related standards,. The community is made up of venues and leaders who are focused on delivering exceptional event experiences.