ESAE Archives - Boardroom

Leadership, Foresight, & Relevance at the Forefront of the European Association Summit 2026

2nd April 2026

There are plenty of association gatherings in Brussels, but the EAS has established its own place in the calendar. Back at The Merode last week, ESAE’s event brought together around 300 participants.

ESAE Associations Goes to Geneva and Amsterdam

12th February 2026

The Associations Going Global workshop series from the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) is set to continue with two new editions in Geneva (19 February) and Amsterdam (10 March).

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.

What Associations Need to Know Before Crossing Borders

23rd January 2026

Thoughts after a lively, in-person session co-hosted by ESAE and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau in Brussels.

ESAE Workshop Empowers Associations to Expand Globally

12th January 2026

ESAE, in partnership with the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, will host a focused workshop in Brussels on 22 January 2026.

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.

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.

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.

European Association Awards 2026 Open for Submissions

19th November 2025

The European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) has announced the launch of the European Association Awards 2026.

What to Expect at IBTM World’s Association Leaders Forum

30th September 2025

At IBTM World in Barcelina, the 2025 Association Leaders Forum will convene senior association professionals to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues.

Managing Association Reserves in Uncertain Times

17th September 2025

The European Society of Association Executives is convening a timely discussion on Association Reserves Management for a Resilient Future on 30 September 2025.

Event Mental Wellbeing Training: A New Standard for the Industry

10th September 2025

This autumn, Brussels will become the stage for the launch of the first global CPD-certified Practitioner Level Event Mental Wellbeing Training.

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).

ESAE to Focus on Mental Wellbeing in Association Event Teams

29th August 2025

ESAE is placing the spotlight on mental health with a new webinar dedicated to Mental Wellbeing: Burnout Prevention for Association Event Teams.

Embedding DEI into Practice: the ESSKA Example

22nd August 2025

In April 2025, at the European Association Summit (EAS) in Brussels, the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) received the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award.

EAS26: Save the Date

20th August 2025

The European Association Summit (EAS) is set to return on 26 March 2026 in Brussels.