Hi Jeanette Would you be my guest to the Associations World Congress, which we are holding 6-7 September in Lisbon? As head of one of the top 100 associations in Europe, I would appreciate you joining us and sharing your experience in the sessions. To give you an idea of what you might get out of the congress, when we asked some of the delegates already registered, they said they would: Learn from their peers how to ensure the financial viability of their association Inform themselves of developments of other associations and their successes, so they are best informed to develop a successful strategy Build relationships with their peers Contribute to the congress discussions and talk about their experiences with recognition as an effctive Association Leaders Develop their knowledge, know-how and network to enhance their career progression The education programme comprises twelve high-level in-depth half-day sessions, providing case studies, discussion, new ideas, exercises, and structured networking. The three streams, which you can switch between as you wish, are: Association Strategy Conference & Events Strategy Executive Skills (in partnership with the Nova School of Business & Economics) View the agenda online here >> These are a few of the other associations attending, to give you a flavour of the type and level. EuroELSO European Federation of Food Science and Technology European Psychiatric Association European Union of Associations of Translation Companies European Federation of Periodontology European Cider and Fruit Wine Association International Association of Universities International Society of Blood Transfusion World Heart Federation By suggestion of previous delegates, we are no longer having an exhibition (where the experience can be quite random), and replace this with the appointments where delegates meet with just six strategic partner-suppliers of your choice, at specific times set aside in the schedule over the two days. This is critical to update you on what is new, better and different from these suppliers to leading associations, for the best service to your members and event delegates and stake-holders. Would you be able to consider this over the next 2-3 days, then let me know if you would like to attend so that I can invite another person if not. Drop me an email if you have any questions, and of course to let me know either way if you can attend. All the best Damian Damian Hutt Executive Director Association of Association Executives Association of Association Executives www.associationexecutives.org Share, Learn & Grow _________________________________________________________________ The Association of Association Executives is an independent community of over 23,000 association employees and officials from membership organisations worldwide. The AAE organises the Associations Congress series, Association Leaders Symposium series, Association Awards series. It provides resources, best practice, training, information, news, directories and networking to help association executives improve their organisation, events, member value and services.