"Over the past few decades, global trade has seen remarkable growth and has become more dynamic and interconnected. The increased trade has led to the pressing need for greater cooperation to streamline the movement of goods and services across borders. This phenomenon, closely interlinked with globalization, has created an intricate network of economic interactions, including players from across the world." - His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa Al-Thani
ICC has unrivalled expertise, knowledge and a network, unlike any other institution in the world. We are the voice and driver of businesses everywhere. From start-ups to multinationals. We speak up for the real economy with a bold and independent voice. ICC is the gold standard for world business, and we have been so for over 100 years. Everything ICC does, drives a more peaceful, more sustainable and more prosperous future for all.
ICC was founded in the aftermath of the First World War when no world system of rules governed trade, investment, finance or commercial relations.
In 1919, a handful of entrepreneurs decided to create an organisations that would represent business everywhere.
We provide precious resources for international business; invaluable for bankers, lawyers, arbitrators and anyone involved in cross-border trade. The content of ICC’s publications is derived from the work of ICC commissions institutions and individual international experts.
Our in-depth but flexible and affordable online training courses are invaluable for business professional who want to increase their knowledge in a specific area. Our dynamic e-courses and specialised certifications are designed by ICC’s unrivalled roster of international experts. Upon completion each participant receives a Certificate of Achievement.
Our industry-backed online certification programmes are developed and taught by leading experts from the world’s best and most knowledgeable companies and organisations. Courses include video lectures, case studies, structured lessons, self-assessments and a virtual coach to ensure all participants are well equipped to become active actors on the international trading stage. Once completed, participants will receive an accredited certificate to share with their professional network and potential employers.
ICC hosts events designed to bring ICC’s expertise to you wherever you are in the world. From online trade finance training to ICC Arbitration masterclasses, face-to-face conferences and specialised meetings, ICC events are always highly topical and facilitated by leading industry professionals.
Our ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) is the backbone of the global chamber network leading, connecting and inspiring chambers to benefit real economies and communities, every day, everywhere.
ICC’s membership spans more than 170 countries and includes many of the world’s largest companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce. Joining ICC makes good business sense and is simple to do.
