European Association Summit
By Association Professionals, for Association Professionals
Association Excellence in a Shifting Society
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The European Association Summit 2025 will centre around ESAE overarching theme for this year: "Association Excellence in a Shifting Society."
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In a world of constant transformation, this theme reflects the resilience, adaptability, and forward-thinking mindset required of Association professionals today. The Summit will explore emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing educational insights tailored to the evolving needs of our profession.
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A Program Designed for Excellence
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The EAS 2025 program is crafted to inspire and empower, offering a mix of plenary sessions, co-ceation workshops and community sessions.
Explore strategy, event management, advocacy, communication, and more, all aimed at equipping Association professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in a shifting society.​​
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THE FLOW OF THE DAY
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09.30 - 09.40: Opening of EAS by ESAE President
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09.40 - 10.20: Building Consensus in a Fractured World
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10.20 - 11.20: Guiding Communities Amidst Geopolitical Change
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11.20 - 11.50: Networking Coffee Break
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11.50 - 12.50: Leading with Values when Values are under Threat
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12.50 - 13.50: Lunch
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13.50 - 14.35: Empowering your staff: The case for Upskilling & Reskilling​
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13.50 - 14.35: The Social Responsibility of Associations
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13.50 - 14.35: The era of Policy Communications
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14.35 - 15.00: Networking Coffee Break
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15.00 - 16.00: Strategy: From Conception to Impact
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15.00 - 16.00: Mastering Decision-Making in Association Boards
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15.00 - 16.00: “Coz we’ve always done it like this...”
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16.00 - 16.30: Networking Coffee Break
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16.30 - 18.00: Driving Member Engagement through Communication & Events
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16.30 - 18.00: Resilience and Adaptability in Sustainability Strategies
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16.30 - 18.00: Digitalising HR & Finance - Doing More with Less
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18.00 - 21.00: European Association Awards Ceremony
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The Summit was followed by the European Association Awards ceremony.
A celebratory evening accompanied by a networking reception, an opportunity to connect with peers and honour the outstanding achievements within our community.
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INSPIRING PANEL DISCUSSIONS
High-level panel discussions among Association Leaders and Executives.
Interactive Community Sessions
Tailored to our communities of practice. This interactive and peer-to-peer format facilitates meaningful interactions, knowledge exchange, and the sharing of best practices.
Innovative Co-Creation
Association management is constantly evolving, and that is why we always strive to generate new knowledge for our community. A co-creation methodology can drive innovation and generate knowledge for Association professionals.
DYNAMIC NETWORKING
Associations are about connecting people, and Association management is about the people working in them. This is why, getting together is of foremost importance for Association professionals.
2025 Sponsors
Premium Sponsors
The European Association Summit & Awards is kindly supported by partners who are dedicated to foster excellence and knowledge sharing in Association Management.
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EAS25 Supporters
Our Media Partners
Arriving from abroad?
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Travelling from outside Belgium to attend the European Association Summit? Make your visit even more memorable by joining ESAE for an exclusive networking dinner, hosted by our selected partners, on the evening of 9 April 2025.
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To make your stay more convenient, take advantage of our preferential rates at:
- NH Collection Grand Sablon
- Pentahotel Brussels City Centre
- The Hotel Brussels: 20% discount on the best available rate with the code ESAE2025
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Would you like to participate to a Fam Trip organised by VISITFLANDERS? Get in touch!
