2022 (All topics are subject to change)
Q4
Association focus: How to become a ‘digital first’ organization
> Becoming a digital-first organisation, on the other hand, requires a seachange in thought. It means reconsidering every aspect of an association, from the tools employees use for the simplest of everyday tasks to the entire organisational structure of a company.
Building Back Better Series: Test and learn, co-create with members and stakeholders
> Cooperation and collaboration form the fundamentals of any successful organisation. When employees, staff, members share a common goal, combine their strengths, and help each other out when needed, they’re bound to make the world a better place, starting within the industry – at large – they represent.
Destination focus: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Additional distribution: IBTM world, ESAE workshops, AIME, ASSOCIATIONWORLD workshops
Deadline: 21 October 2022
2023 (All topics are subject to change)
Q1
Association focus: The Do’s and Don’ts of Good Governance
> Good governance ensures the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision, and accountability of an organisation. It demonstrates a willingness and ability to act in the best interests of the association, ensuring the operation of effective, open and ethical processes which adhere to the law and stand up to scrutiny. But what does that mean practically speaking?
Building Back Better Series: It’s a Woman’s World – the role of women and their inclusion in society to build a better world.
Destination focus: Conference Design in the New Normal
Additional distribution: ESAE workshops, Brussels International Associations Forum, European Association Summit, IMEX Frankfurt
Deadline: 20 January 2023
Q2
Association focus: Rethinking Your Business Models: From Membership to Products
> Association business models that relied heavily on revenue from in-person events and sponsorships have taken a toll. Organizations are now creating new, more crisis-resistant revenue streams.
Building Back Better Series: Where are we standing regarding ESG (Equity, Social, Governance)?
Destination focus: Helping Associations Achieve their Mission & Vision
Additional distribution: ESAE workshops, Geneva International Associations Forum, IMEX Frankfurt, ASAE Annual Meeting
Deadline: 21 March 2023
Q3
Association focus: Go Global or Someone Else Will
> Global positioning could be part of your long-term strategy, not only to enhance your visibility and influence within your industry but also to expand your membership as well as increased philanthropic income and corporate sponsorship.
Building Back Better Series: An update on the New Intent initiative
Destination focus: Cooperation and Collaboration: Key Factors for Success
Additional distribution: IMEX America, IBTM world, BestCities Global Forum, PCMA EMEA Forum, ESAE workshops, ASSOCIATIONWORLD workshops
Deadline: 15 August 2022
Q4
Association focus: How to Develop Partnerships to Expand Impact
> Strategic partnerships multiply your efforts and expand your visibility and platform. Partnership done right will also increase your impact and influence.
Building Back Better Series: A focus on the winners of ICCA and BestCities’ Incredible Impacts Programme
Destination focus: Impact, Sustainability & Beyond
Additional distribution: IBTM world, ESAE workshops, AIME, ASSOCIATIONWORLD workshops
Deadline: 21 October 2023