Hello Jeanette

As an association leader, you'll appreciate that the Associations Congress has more high level speakers than ever before. Delegates and speakers are attending from all over Europe, not just from the 'Brussels bubble'. 

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I'm pleased to share details about some of our senior-level speakers and the sessions they're leading: 

• Attracting and keeping young professionals involved in an association; succession planning strategies
  Judith Chapman, Executive Director, International Society of Blood Transfusion
• Working in a multi-cultural environment 
  Armenuhy Hovakimyan, Deputy Secretary General, Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
• Building successful and long-lasting relationships across borders for mutual benefit
  Javier García, Executive Director, SEPA Foundation

Some other senior-level speakers include:

• Steven Price, Executive Director, European Institute for Industrial Leadership 
• Caroline Teugels, Executive Director, International Federation of Podiatrists 
• Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive, London Bullion Market Association
• Paolo Falcioni, Director General, Home Appliance Europe
• Helen Gregson, Chief Executive Officer, European Society of Endocrinology
• View ALL Speakers >>

• Current thinking: Learn about the challenges and solutions facing Associations with 40+ topics over 3 days; with 8 talks specifically chosen for our exclusive Associations Leaders' Forum
• Education and development: Discover the technological and cultural trends that will drive change for associations; methods and strategies that can be adopted to ensure successful collaboration with your Association Board; succession planning strategies....plus much more!
• Invaluable networking opportunities: Make new contacts from various international sectors and associations 
• Peer-to-peer opportunities: Discuss the themes and topics in extended educational discussion periods with your high-level peers
• Find your next service at the on-site Expo, featuring providers from education & professional development, tech, event management & consultancy, destinations & venues from around the world
• View all benefits >> 

Don't just take our word for it, see what some Association leaders have to say about the event:

The Leadership Forum was a great starter to the Congress that introduced me to many inspiring people and teased my brain for what followed.
Sascha Düerkop, General Secretary, The Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA)

An excellent way to meet and learn from forward-looking association leaders, and future-proof your association.
Greg Tracz, Chief Development Officer, International Hydropower Association

The Association Leader's Forum is a must-go-to event with world-class speakers, stimulating topics for discussion, and lots of lively debate.
Anthony Wilkinson, COO, Research Quality Association

The Association Leaders Forum enhances the opportunity to rethink strategic issues in our associations
Maria Madi, Director, World Economics Association

More testimonials >>

Organisations sending their Executive Directors include:

• International Federation of Psoriasis Associations
• International Federation of Podiatrists
• International Design Association
• International Stress Management Association
• European Society of Endocrinology
• European Public Health Association
• European Society of Endocrinology
• European Institute for Industrial Leadership
• European Brain Council
• European Society for Dermatological Research
• View more >>

Just to let you know there are still budget flights available throughout Europe to Lisbon, along with a discount at the Congress hotel.  You don't have to worry about drinks and dinner when you come because there are receptions and hosted dinners on Wednesday night and the congress dinner on Thursday night.  It's a low cost to travel & stay for the great value you receive and effect on your association from what you learn.  

As a special leap-year offer, we are extending the early-booker to 29 February. You can see the details of what's included, the rates and book online here.  

If you have any questions, please email me on sally.bradley@associationexecutives.org.

With many thanks. 

Sally
Sally Bradley
Marketing Manager
Association of Association Executives