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Associations World Congress, 5-7 September 2022

If you are an association leader or event specialist from an International or European association I would be delighted to invite you to attend the Associations World Congress, 5-7 September, as my guest (no fee). Please email damian.hutt@associationexecutives.org.

Recent updates

New session added to the programme on Hub & Spoke events
New session leader Tim van der Rijken, an accomplished associations consultant in Europe, as well as author and interim executive. View session leaders here >>
Faculty from the Nova Business School announced, who are supporting the Executive Skills stream
New congress hotels (from only EUR89) and Tap Air 15% discount for delegates released

Programme and event features

3 Streams covering; Association Strategy, Events Strategy and Executive Skills
4 half-day sessions in each stream (move from stream to stream as you wish)
Sessions led by expert consultants and association leaders
Association case studies presented in each of the Association Strategy and Events Strategy sessions
Executive Skills stream led by the International Nova Business School
Sessions include: Presentations, Case Studies, Room and round-table discussions, Group & individual exercises, and Q&As
Each table in each session is carefully table-planned so delegate sit with relevant peers
Pre-congress session addresses issues specific to medical associations

Find more information on the Congress here >>

News

Not all contributions welcome

During a meeting, there are some moments that can be seen as awkward and therefore difficult to handle.

IAL and TAF to merge

Institute of Association Leadership to merge into Trade Association Forum, in the UK

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Talks

Need more member and stakeholder engagement: A smart volunteer programme for maximum effectiveness

Associations benefit from building awareness of their sector, and work to this, but it would always be better if they could increase this substantially at minimal cost and maximum effectiveness.

Building successful and long-lasting relationships across borders for mutual benefit – Europe and the Americas

740 million people live in Europe and more than 950 million in the Americas. An alliance of associations between these continents – which have many shared cultural values – can provide huge benefits to a community and specific sector as oral care.

Change the events business model for a success both internally and externally

Many associations were facing challenges with delegate attendance, revenue decreasing and smaller events. Senior level audiences didn't have the time or funds to attend multiple events per year. The last year has changed the dynamic.

How the pandemic has re-shaped learning and development … for the better

Drawing on four of their latest research reports, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development provides new insights into how learning and development is changing that are critical for good decision making for all association programmes.

Over 570 Talks , Success Stories, Interviews and more (Members only) >>