Criteria for HCCE membership

The centre must be located in a unique, well maintained building that is at least 100 years old.
The core activity is the staging of meetings, incentives, conferences and/or events.
A professional management and price structure must be present.
The conference centre must be open for business all year round.
It must have one plenary hall to accommodate a minimum of 150 persons, with 3 to 4 additional breakout (syndicate) rooms.
State of the art technology must be provided.
Situated in an area renowned for its architectural heritage and cultural life.
Be bound to or have strong links with good hotels and tourist infrastructure.
Agree to join the Right and Fair Sustainability code.

Duration of membership

Membership can be applied for at any time of the year.
HCCE membership is obligatory for a minimum period of one year.
Thereafter, membership wilbe extended on a yearly basis.
Notice of termination of membership must be delivered to Head Office in the year of intended resignation subject to HCCE terms of resignation.

Display of the HCCE brass plate and pop-up (where appropriate).
HCCE logo must be displayed on the centre’s website, in alprinted material and publications
HCCE must be mentioned in alPR, Sales and Marketing activities.
Forwarding of international contacts and business to grow the database.
Mandatory attendance at the Annual General Assembly.
Agree to join the Right and Fair Sustainability code.

The complete Membership Information Kit will be sent after filling in the 'Request for Membership' form below.