IPC Looks for 2015 General Assembly Host

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have revealed today they are searching for a host for the 2015 IPC General Assembly.

The event staged every two years which regularly attracts hundreds of attendees from around the world was last held in November 2013 in Athens, sale uk viagra. Greece. The IPC General Assembly is the supreme authority of the IPC and is composed of representatives of National Paralympic Committees, help International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled, order Regional Organisations, International Sport Federations, IPC Sports, guests and observers. 

In 2015, the General Assembly and its related meetings will last a total of four days attracting around 350 people from more than 100 countries. 

As well as staging the General Assembly, the successful bid city will also need to host a two-day meeting of the IPC Governing Board, the Allianz Paralympic Sport and Media Awards which recognise the achievements and contributions to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, and a one-day long Forum. 

Stephanie Keller, the IPC’s Head of Protocol, Hospitality and Events, said: “The IPC General Assembly is the biggest gathering of the IPC membership outside of the Paralympic Games and attracts people from all over the world. 

“This is a high profile event which has greatly benefitted previous host cities including Athens, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur and we are confident that a similar impact will be achieved in 2015.” 

“Bidding cities, amongst many other areas, need to consider the accessibility requirements that come with an event of this nature – covering transport, meeting venues and accommodation.”