community building Archives

Antwerp Positions Itself as Global Stage for Blue Economy Innovation

28th November 2025

Antwerp is deepening its strategic focus on the blue economy, positioning itself as a living laboratory where water-linked innovation, sustainable chemistry and smart port technologies come together.

Kenes Group at 60: A Legacy of Empowering Knowledge, A Future of Innovation

10th November 2025

In 1965, a visionary in the industry, Gideon Rivlin, founded Kenes Group with one goal: to bring people together to exchange knowledge and advance science. Sixty years later, that same vision continues to drive the organisation.

IBTM World reveals first details of 2025 Association Leaders Forum

3rd September 2025

IBTM World has announced the themes and speakers for its 2025 Association Leaders Forum (ALF), developed in partnership with the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE).

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.

The Psychology of Membership: Why People Join (and Stay) in Associations

16th April 2025

How behavioural science can help associations attract, engage, and retain more committed members in 2025 and beyond.

How to Engage Young Professionals: The EANM Example

21st March 2025

As medical associations seek to ensure long-term engagement and professional development, the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has successfully redefined young professional involvement.

The Membership Crisis

18th March 2025

Sarah Sladek, founder of XYZ University, argues that membership isn’t a transaction—it’s a relationship. To thrive, associations must refocus on their members, their needs, and their sense of belonging.

Creative Collaborations in the Centre of BestCities Global Forum 2025

29th November 2024

BestCities Global Alliance has revealed the programme for its 2025 Global Forum, scheduled for January 24-26 in Dublin.

Brussels Fosters Association Community Empowerment

25th November 2024

As Brussels' premier first-stop shop—a dedicated space that's all about fostering connections and collaboration—, The Association Place stands as the foremost destination for the international associations community.

New Whitepaper on Membership Models Released

16th September 2024

The newly released whitepaper, Evolving Association Membership Models, offers strategic insights to help associations adapt and thrive in this changing landscape.

Should Associations Use TikTok in 2024?

24th June 2024

Boardroom editor Guy Hall explores how associations can leverage TikTok to connect with and engage their members, enhance their reputation, and highlights some considerations they need to be aware of.

Engage to Retain: Building a Sustainable Membership Base

21st May 2024

Lydia Pernal-Stoddart, Co-Chair of ESAE’s Communications & Membership Community, questions whether associations are fully leveraging their potential to build a sustainable, thriving membership base.

New Boardroom Out; The Art of Association Membership

29th April 2024

Let’s explore the art and strategy behind crafting targeted marketing campaigns, curating personalised member experiences, and offering value-added services.

It’s Not You, it’s Me… No, It’s Us!

22nd April 2024

International Advisor to Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk argues that “individual motivation” is the wrong framework to understand recruitment and retention.

Belong & Grow Together: PCMA Convening EMEA 2023

4th October 2023

Boardroom Senior Editor Vicky Koffa reports on the latest edition of PCMA Convening EMEA which took place in Copenhagen late September.