Sven Bossu joined AIPC as CEO in May 2020. Together with the Board, members and business partners, he has led a transformation program that resulted in a renewed value proposition for convention and exhibition centers worldwide, aligned with evolving member needs and industry challenges.

Before joining AIPC, Sven served as Managing Director at ESTRO (European Society for Radiation Oncology), where he led a comprehensive branding, marketing and digital transformation initiative completed in April 2020. This included a full rebrand, implementation of new CMS and CRM systems, development of a marketing strategy, and a complete revamp of the annual congress.

Earlier in his career, Sven spent 20 years in the financial services sector, including 10 years as an international program manager at ING and 10 years at SWIFT. At SWIFT, he oversaw Sibos, the organization’s flagship event, which brings together more than 8,000 decision‑makers from over 150 countries.

Sven holds a degree in anthropology. He lives and works in Belgium, has two children, and enjoys reading. He also sits on the board of the European Society of Association Executives and serves as an advisor to the board of INAA.