association networking Archives

Visit Bruges Convention Bureau Opens Famtrip for Association Planners

21st August 2026

Visit Bruges Convention Bureau is inviting association members and PCOs on a familiarisation trip to Bruges on […]

Postcards from the Associations World Congress 2026

25th June 2026

Organised by the Association of Association Executives, the Associations World Congress took place in Portugal this year, for three days of debate and discussions.

EU CVB Network Brings Associations Together Over in Brussels

13th February 2026

The EU CVB Network hosted a networking lunch in Brussels for 25 association representatives.

ICCA to launch Association Circle in Frankfurt ahead of IMEX 2026

6th February 2026

In May 2026, ICCA will launch Association Circle, a new learning and networking concept and a refreshed pre-IMEX initiative.

Zurich Builds the Conditions for Meaningful Encounters

29th January 2026

Serendipity cannot be programmed, but a destination can be selected for how well it nurtures the circumstances in which it thrives. Zurich is particularly good at doing exactly that.

Strategic Communications in Focus at ESAE’s January Workshop

12th December 2025

On 13 January 2026, ESAE will bring together communications professionals from across the association sector for an in-person workshop at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place in Brussels.

“IBTM World is About Future-proofing our Industry”

17th November 2025

As the show gets ready to open its doors, Boardroom spoke with Claudia Hall, IBTM World Exhibition Director, to find out what this year’s edition has in store.

Hosted Buyer Applications Open as AIME 2026 Sets New Record

27th August 2025

Applications are now open for the AIME 2026 Hosted Buyer Program, with the Asia Pacific’s leading business events trade show set to be its biggest yet.

UIA Opens Registration for Associations Round Table Europe 2025

21st August 2025

The Union of International Associations (UIA) has announced that registration is now open for its 19th Associations Round Table Europe.

Register Now: Explore How AI is Transforming Associations at SCIB’s Brussels Event

3rd July 2025

The Switzerland Convention and Incentive Bureau (SCIB), in collaboration with ESAE, is set to relaunch its annual networking event for association and corporate planners.

Dubai’s Al Safeer Programme: Driving Global Innovation Through Connection

21st May 2025

Dubai’s rise as a global hub for business events is powered by strategic initiatives like the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme and a vibrant association ecosystem, writes HE Dr. Hussain Alrand.

The Science of Networking: How to Design Conferences That Spark Real Connection

19th May 2025

What behavioural science reveals about designing better in-person events.

Associations Forum National Conference Gathers Record Numbers in Melbourne

6th May 2025

The 2025 edition of the Associations Forum National Conference, held from 30 April to 1 May at CENTREPIECE in Melbourne Olympic Park, welcomed over 570 senior leaders.

ICCA France–Benelux Chapter Meeting: The Power of the Unconventional

28th March 2025

From the moment the ICCA France – Benelux Chapter Meeting 2025 began, it was clear this was no conventional gathering.