Current Affairs Archives

Some Learnings from GIAF 2024

28th March 2024

The Geneva International Association Forum (GIAF) 2024 has once again proven to be a focal point for groundbreaking discussions and learning within the association community.

Should Associations Take a (Political) Stand?

8th November 2023

Associations frequently address significant societal and industry issues. However, the question of whether they should engage in political issues sparks ongoing debates.

European Association Summit 2023 to Explore Future of Association Professionals in the Green & Blue Revolutions

17th April 2023

The European Association Summit (EAS) 2023 is set to take place on 27 and 28 April 2023 at Sparks Meeting Venue in Brussels.

New Boardroom Out – The Do’s and Don’ts of Good Governance

26th February 2023

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How the European Cancer Organisation Responded to the Ukraine War

16th May 2022

Mike Morrissey, CEO of the the European Cancer Organisation and President of ESAE, and Boardroom Chief Editor Remi Deve, have a chat about what the association did for its members based in Ukraine, and cancer patients and refugees altogether. Listen to their conversation now.

Introducing the Latest Boardroom

9th May 2022

The brand-new edition of Boardroom is now available to download, along with a special supplement on Scotland.

Video Interview: The Impact of the Ukraine War on Associations

25th March 2022

Remi Deve, Boardroom Chief Editor, interviews Nancy Foster, President & CEO of the Risk Management Association, and Francisco Gomez, Founder & CEO of Factum Global, on the impact the Ukraine war has on associations. Watch the video recording now.

To Hybrid or Not To Hybrid: That Is The Question

26th November 2021

If there is anything these unexpectedly challenging times have shown us is that, in our industry, we always have choices. Government restrictions in face-to-face events led to digital ones; but soon the need to meet in person again despite the difficulties led to the elaborate world of hybrid events. ESAE tried to shed light on the matter using – what else? – a hybrid event.

A Delicate Match-Making

24th November 2021

Nienke van der Malen, CEO & founder of Conferli, argues that a good technology that helps you match your organization’s value and mission with the destination that will host its event is instrumental in making its activities a success.

Setting the Urban Safety Standards

22nd November 2021

In The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) ranking of safest cities in the world, Copenhagen proudly comes out on top. But what does that mean for Copenhagen as a conference destination, and how does this translate to meeting planners and attendees?

The Science of Change

19th November 2021

Don Neal, Founder & CEO, 360 Live Media, looks at the concept of change and how associations need to embrace it if they want to be proactive, and not only reactive.

Innovation Nation

17th November 2021

Canada is attracting business events that promote knowledge sharing and collaborations across institutions, industries and borders. Here’s a look at just some of the reasons that Canada is an event magnet in the technology sector.

New Boardroom Out Now: Leadership Skills in Unprecedented Circumstances

8th November 2021

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Simply Reconnected

4th November 2021

Boardroom Chief Editor Remi Deve reports on PCMA Convening EMEA, which was hosted by the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne last month.

The New World Facing Association Leaders

1st November 2021

Dean A. West, FASAE; President of Association Laboratory Inc., reviews various factors influencing association strategies, and makes the case for organizations worldwide to be particularly nimble and adaptable.

The Social Purpose of Associations: A Call to Action to Serve the Greater Good

26th October 2021

In this article, part of our Building Back Better Series, Coro Strandberg urges associations to reconfigure their mandates to serve the greater good - in fact there is no better time than now as society recovers from the COVID shutdown.