Wales for Associations

Discover the destination strengths and key sectors in Wales

Discover Wales for association events

Wales has a range of venues from historic to state of the art and innovate business and academia.

25 March, 2026

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Spotlight on: Wales' key industry sectors

Discover Wales’ research excellence and key industry sectors supporting international associations and knowledge‑led events.

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Wales’s academic and sector strengths for association events aligned to Research Excellence Framework Disciplines

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Sector strengths: Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Sector strengths: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Medicine, Health and Life Sciences and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Sector strengths: Social Sciences

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Social Sciences and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Sector strengths: Arts and Humanities

Information on Wales’ Research Excellence Framework strengths in Arts and Humanities and the conference ambassadors leading each area.

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Discover venues that shape unforgettable association events — from castle receptions to beachfront conferences

Conference & Exhibition Centres

Purpose-built venues for association congresses, plenaries and exhibitions in Wales

Spotlight on: ICC Wales

Discover more about this state-of-the-art conference and exhibition arena, ICC Wales.

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South Wales

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Spotlight on: Venue Cymru

Discover more about the purpose-built conference and exhibition arena, Venue Cymru.

North Wales

Case studies: real events, real impact in Wales

Conferences & Congresses

Case studies of association conferences in Wales: content, culture and impact

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Case Study: RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition at ICC Wales 2025

Case Study on the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition at ICC Wales 2025

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Case study: HAI 2024 Conference at Swansea University

Find out more about the twelfth International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction in this case study

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Case study: 2023 International conference at Swansea University

Find out more about the ISTAS conference in this case study

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International conference at Cardiff City Hall

Take a look at this case study for The Royal Society of Chemistry Separation Science Group with the Royal Flemish Chemical Society at Cardiff City Hall.

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Business officers conference at Swansea University

Take a look at this case study for College and University Business Officers Summer Conference at Swansea University.

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International tournament at University of South Wales

Take a look at this case study for an international bridge tournament at the University of South Wales.

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The BAP conference at voco® St David's Cardiff

Take a look at this case study for an annual conference that took place in the voco® St David's hotel.

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NATO Wales Summit 2014 - Celtic Manor Resort, Newport

2014 NATO Wales Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort

Find out more about how the Celtic Manor Resort catered for world leaders during The NATO Summit.

Through an ambassador's Eyes: the expertise, the place, the difference

Through the eyes of a Wales Conference Ambassador

We spoke to Dr Lee Parry on his role as a Life Sciences Ambassador.

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Through the eyes of Wales Conference Ambassadors

We spoke to Dr Christine Zarges about bringing the Evostar Conference 2024 to Wales.

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Through the eyes of Wales Conference Ambassadors

We spoke to Arwyn Watkins OBE about his mission to bring the Worldchefs Congress & Expo to Wales.

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Through the eyes of a Wales Conference Ambassador

We spoke to Richard Hebblewhite about his role as a Creative Industries Ambassador.

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Discover Wales Through The Eyes of A Conference Ambassador

In conversation with Allan Trow, Dark Sky Wales, we explored how Wales’ internationally recognised dark skies can become a powerful extension of the conference experience.

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Through the eyes of Wales Conference Ambassadors

We spoke to John Jackson about his role as a Creative Industries Ambassador.

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Through the eyes of a Wales Conference Ambassador

We spoke to Dr Daniele Cafolla on his role as a Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematical Ambassador.

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