Why Attend
The high value and return on investment from attending this event has led to its success and reputation. Below are the testimonials from delegates to last year's event, grouped by their reference to Value, Quality, Peer and Networking usefulness, and also a group from European and International delegates.
No other association event provides the same value :
  • Two full days of educational sessions all in one event
  • 23 sessions to choose from
  • 6 hands-on workshops for concentrated learning that delivers results
  • 12 case studies from leading International, European & UK associations
  • Online networking before, during and after the congress - for delegates & speakers
  • Structured networking during lunches each day
  • Exhibition of strategic specialist association suppliers for events, membership and other services - no forced appointments
  • Over 10 hours of networking and 12 hours of educational sessions
  • The only European conference to receive 11 Certified Association Executive credits
  • Onsite support from the Event ROI Institute to demonstrate the value from attending and delivering change
High Value

It was an educational and networking event that I wouldn't have missed and that I'd sign up to again.
Congress manager - European Society of Cardiology

Very well organised.  Extremely interesting and relevant to my job.
Events Organiser - HFMA

Very worth while attending.  A great source of information and contacts.
Head of Membership & Research - Direct Marketing Association

A very worthwhile two days, I came away with a lot of very useful ideas which i will certainly be implementing.
Publications Manager - European Consortium for Political Research

One of the best conferences I've been to for membership and marketing related information.
Marketing Team Leader - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

It provided me with much needed and extremely relevant information.
Director of Conferences - Association for Science Education

To the point, dynamic event that covered a large scope of topics.  Very valuable
Account Manager  - Kenes International – Geneva

A very useful event for Societies.
Conference Manager - The Ergonomics Society

Very informative with a lot of good ideas.
Company Finance Officer - Institute of Materials; Minerals & Mining

A worthwhile event and I gained useful ideas. Left inspired to use those ideas to improve our organisation.
Chief Executive - Maritime London

The event was informative and useful. It has provided me with a handful of new ideas that I can apply to my job and improve our institution.
Outreach Manager - Bruegel

The conference was interesting and informative, and provided ideas that will definitely have a positive impact on our business.
Conference Manager - Institute of Materials; Minerals & Mining

A thought provoking event with a great deal of useful content.
Commercial Manager - The Building Societies Association

An interesting and useful mix of practice and theory, and good choice of topics.  The only downside was not being able to attend both tracks by myself.
Managing Director - LoBue & Majdalany Association Management

Very useful presentations indeed.
Secretary General - International Bunker Industry Association

Great event.  Learnt a lot. Most interesting speakers.
Operations Manager - European Association for e-identity and Security

Interesting and valuable topics.
Member Services Executive - Institute of Certified Public Accountants Ireland

Highly worthwile. I was very pleased to have attended.
Conference Organiser - Institute of Materials; Minerals & Mining

The event was of great benefit and my attendance very worthwhile.
Administrator - The International Bunker Industry Association Ltd

Inspiring and eye opening! Producing a lot of ideas for how to professionalise our association.
Conference & Events Co-ordinator - European Consortium for Political Research

The technical events sessions was most useful.
Operations Manager – Courses and Conferences - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

One of the best conferences I've been to for membership and marketing related information.
Marketing Team Leader - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

The main gain for me was understanding that the problems we face with our membership program are similar to those that other organizations out there face too - along with new ideas therefore both inspiring and reassuring.
Network Coordinator - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

What does the Congress Include?
ReceptionPre-Event Networking online with other registered delegates to discuss issues and arrange to meet; contact speakers to discuss their talk and raise areas of interest. Join topical groups and receive updates.
ReceptionWelcome Reception on the Sunday evening prior to the main congress sessions, where delegates can network with their peers, the congress chairman welcomes everyone, and key speakers will give quick-fire introductions.
ReceptionKeynote Presentation from a leading expert on the future of members' demands on associations and how the drive for higher Return on Investment will shape associations in the next 10 years.
ReceptionCase Study Presentations from leading associations, demonstrating how new systems and programmes were conceived, planned, implemented, evaluated and used by members/delegates. Learn best-practice from recognized leaders.
ReceptionSix Workshops providing hands-on practical education: working together in groups of different levels of expertise, delegates will examine typical situations, analyse experiences, and define areas of improvement.
ReceptionExhibition of service providers & suppliers to associations, that are leading in their field in the areas of events, education, technology, publishing, professional and other support services.
ReceptionRound Table Discussions take place over seated lunches each day of the congress, where delegates will be grouped by their association type and specialism, led by a facilitator.
ReceptionGala Dinner of service providers & suppliers to associations, that are leading in their field, in the areas of events, education, technology, professional services, publishing, and other support services.
ReceptionPanel Session on Tuesday morning, addressing the critical issue of the future value of association's value for members in the areas of education in: conferences & events, training & professional development, and e-publishing.
High Quality

Well organised and professionally relevant.
Account Manager  - Kenes International - Geneva

The leading conference in this field
Conference & Events Manager - Society & College of Radiographers

I found the conference very well organised, very informative with a good range of speakers on various topic matters.
Conference Assistant - European Consortium for Political Research

An informative, well organised event with knowledgeable speakers.
Assistant Membership Manager - The British Psychological Society

The conference was very good, the speakers and topics was very informative.
Branch Manager - HFMA

It was interactive, focused with original subjects for the strategic developments sessions. Nice atmosphere and well organized course.
Account Manager  - Kenes International - Geneva

I found the event very informative.  The speakers were very good and it was good to get an insight into what they and their societies were doing.
IT/Office Manager - CFA Society of the UK

An enjoyable event, with a good mixture of speakers and topics!
Events Manager - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Very relevant and informative. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and dealt with all queries promptly.
Conference Producer - Society of Chemical Industry

I'm glad I attended, I learned a lot. I will come again next year.
Secretary of the Society - Safety and Reliability Society

Good venue and organisation. Value in the round table sessions.
Manager; Membership Development - Institute of Materials; Minerals & Mining

Learn from your Peers and Networking

Very interesting and appreciated the good level of networking opportunities provided.
Communications Director - Energy Institute

Interesting presentations and good networking.
Conferences Manager - The Institute of Physics

It is valuable to meet people from other organisations with similar challenges.
Media officer and web administrator - Bruegel

I must say it was interesting and the networking was great.
Membership Development Executive - International Council of Shopping Centers Europe LLC

Great inspiration and an opportunity to learn more about the problems other organisations have been facing, the experiences they have had and what solutions are out there.
Events & Member Relations Coordinator  - Professional Associations Research Network

Very useful to share knowledge and gain support from others…. and hearing how others have tried it helps build that confidence.
Secretariat Manager - The British Pain Society

European and International Delegates

To the point, dynamic event that covered a large scope of topics.  Very valuable
Account Manager  - Kenes International – Geneva

It was an educational and networking event that I wouldn't have missed and that I'd sign up to again.
Congress manager - European Society of Cardiology

The event was informative and useful. It has provided me with a handful of new ideas that I can apply to my job and improve our institution.
Outreach Manager - Bruegel

Very useful presentations indeed.
Secretary General - International Bunker Industry Association

Great event.  Learnt a lot. Most interesting speakers.
Operations Manager - European Association for e-identity and Security

Inspiring and eye opening! Producing a lot of ideas for how to professionalise our association.
Conference & Events Co-ordinator - European Consortium for Political Research

The event was of great benefit and my attendance very worthwhile.
Administrator - The International Bunker Industry Association Ltd

The main gain for me was understanding that the problems we face with our membership program are similar to those that other organizations out there face too - along with new ideas therefore both inspiring and reassuring.
Network Coordinator - Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Well organised and professionally relevant.
Account Manager  - Kenes International - Geneva

I found the conference very well organised, very informative with a good range of speakers on various topic matters.
Conference Assistant - European Consortium for Political Research

It was interactive, focused with original subjects for the strategic developments sessions. Nice atmosphere and well organized course.
Account Manager  - Kenes International - Geneva

It is valuable to meet people from other organisations with similar challenges.
Media officer and web administrator - Bruegel

I must say it was interesting and the networking was great.
Membership Development Executive - International Council of Shopping Centers Europe LLC

 



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