ASSOCIATIONWORLD announces launch of Washington Forum

Belgium-based ASSOCIATIONWORLD announces the launch of the first edition of the Washington International Association Forum (WIAF), set to take place on 27-28 September 2022. Gathering representatives of international and North American associations, non-profits, federations, societies and NGOs, WIAF aims at establishing a platform and knowledge sharing event for professional associations and non-profit organisations. This announcement comes after ASSOCIATIONWORLD’s recent Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF) in March 2022 and prior to the second edition of the Geneva International Association Forum (GIAF) which takes place on 27-28 June. Washington DC is an institutional, political and advocacy hub and a central location for international diplomacy, innovation and professional expertise. ASSOCIATIONWORLD hopes that the city’s ecosystem of public, private, non-profit, academic and political stakeholders provides an opportunity for fostering an impactful dialogue and expertise sharing. Kai Troll, president of ASSOCIATIONWORLD, commented: “With the launch of WIAF, the ASSOCIATIONWORLD movement is expanding its xIAF brand event property to a third global association hub. Many of our over 12,000 community members are based in North America and we are following their recommendation to bring premium education opportunities and experiential learning at affordable prices to the international associations community in North America.” The programme will aim to combine keynote speakers, a masterclass, peer-to-peer exchange and workshops, panel discussions related to the topic pillars of good governance, leadership, organisational culture, membership and communities, advocacy, campaigning, media, communications, marketing, event development, innovation, resource development.