association management Archives

The New Strategic Logic for Trade Associations in China

12th May 2026

As Chinese enterprises push outward onto the global stage, international trade associations are discovering that their moment of real influence in the country has only just begun.

What to Expect at the Associations World Congress 2026

7th May 2026

With AI reshaping the fundamentals of member engagement, the Associations World Congress arrives in Portugal this June with a programme built around a single, urgent question: what does it actually mean to adopt?

How Associations Can Stay Neutral, Resilient, & Mission‑Driven

31st March 2026

Wars, elections, and policy shifts are reshaping the landscape for international organisations. Dr. Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA, examines what this means for associations and the decisions they make.

What Geopolitical Resilience Actually Means for Associations

26th March 2026

As geopolitical risk reshapes how businesses operate globally, associations are navigating their own version of the same pressure. It shows up differently.

How Congrex Switzerland Helped Associations Confront the AI Question

18th March 2026

A report on an inspiring initiative that saw association leaders attend the health.tech | Global Summit in Basel at the invitation of Congrex Switzerland.

Are You Being Paid Enough? Share Your Experience in the ESAE–Mavence Leadership Survey

28th January 2026

ESAE and Mavence have launched the 2024 ESAE–Mavence Association Leadership Survey, designed specifically for association professionals in leadership roles across Europe.

The Purpose-Driven Future: Leading Associations in an Era of Unprecedented Change

17th December 2025

For IAPCO, Dr. Ahmed El Shal explores the new playbook of association management.

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.

Why Professional Management of Associations Has Become Essential in a Complex World

10th December 2025

Marco Baldoli, Associate Director at Kellen, outlines why the mounting legal, political, and global complexities now make professional management not just recommended, but essential for associations to remain effective and influential.

ESAE Webinar: Why Cybersecurity Matters for Associations

9th December 2025

On 17 December 2025, association professionals are invited to a focused online session designed to address one of the sector’s rising strategic concerns: cybersecurity.

Why International Associations Are Looking to Toronto

25th November 2025

As Canada’s largest city, Toronto is a powerhouse of innovation, diversity, and international connectivity—and when it comes to hosting major conferences, its credentials are undeniable.

Shaping the Future of Association Management

24th November 2025

Ewa Abramiuk-Lete, Member of the Board of ESAE, argues that leading an association today means leading through transformation.

Dubai: A How-To Guide for Associations Seeking Purpose & Impact

21st November 2025

Destinations are increasingly assessed by the role they play in shaping these outcomes and enabling longer-term and meaningful impact. Dubai has emerged as one of the places where associations can do this well.

“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.

Dijon: A Medical Congress Destination with Depth

12th November 2025

The capital of Burgundy is increasingly making its mark as a hub for health innovation and a destination of choice for medical gatherings.

Nathalie Nahai Will Be IBTM Word’s Day One Keynote Speaker

29th October 2025

IBTM has revealed behavioural science advisor and rare polymath with deep expertise in tech, marketing and psychology, Nathalie Nahai, as the opening keynote of its flagship IBTM World event.