Previous participants
A selection of testimonials from European association executives and International association executives that have attended the congress:
Attendees in 2024
The sessions were very valuable and relevant. Lots of global benchmarks to compare against!
Simply the best personal and professional development I've had in a while. Over the two days, I learned from excellent leaders, networked with suppliers, and enjoyed the very best hospitality.
I took away a lot of inspiration with me for our association. The format of multiple workshops is great. Mutual support and discussing cases and questions in a very kind and secure space was very helpful.
A great success. I got key information from speakers and discussed opportunities with service providers. Networking with colleagues from other associations and attending specific sessions for medical associations was of great value. The hospitality and the organization were perfect.
It is always good to step out of the 'BAU' and spend time with peers to listen, connect, learn and be inspired to consider new ideas, ways of working or opportunities. The congress is an excellent opportunity to do all these things - and learn about a new destination too.
The sessions were relevant, interesting, and with excellent and engaging speakers. It was also good to meet with my peers and share experiences about events in the current climate, as well as sponsorship and membership acquisition.
Thank you, AAE for a fantastic Congress. I've come away inspired by the talented session leaders and have met many wonderful people. The great tips, ideas, and lessons learnt is a testament to the spirit of collaboration!
I thoroughly enjoyed the event. An excellent opportunity to reconnect with old and new peers, and gain valuable insights into the latest event and sponsor management trends.
A meaningful experience that I highly recommend. The diverse range of topics, expert speakers, and networking opportunities provided excellent insights into the current trends and future directions. The interactive sessions with case studies were particularly beneficial. It really was a great opportunity to expand knowledge and connections.
A great opportunity to learn from the successes and failures of various initiatives. The sessions generated a lot of food for thought, all very useful to bring back to work, to initiate positive change, and to improve efficiency and impact.
During the sessions, which were very active and engaging, I learned things to improve membership engagement, attraction and retention. The generous support from other Delegates during the case studies was extremely useful and gratefully received.
A very educational conference. I went last year and yet again they impressed me with their high quality engaging sessions. I look forward to next year's conference.
Interesting sessions, very relevant and inspiring for us. Learned a lot from case studies and exchanging experiences and ideas with peers. Friendly and supportive environment - and lots of fun!
As ever, top-quality educational sessions, intelligently organized to give ample time and space for valuable discussions with colleagues.
I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting; it was incredibly valuable to connect with colleagues from other organizations. Sharing our common challenges and collaboratively finding suggestions for improvements and solutions was extremely beneficial. I came away with several concrete actions that I am already working on implementing within my organization. In summary, the days were immensely rewarding.
European
Individual Member Organisations
A perfect place to ensure we are keeping ahead of the curve. I can’t wait till next time.
The programme content is very enriching and I've always left with valuable ideas to take back to my organisation. The AWC is easily becoming my favourite event to attend.
I enjoyed the dynamic nature of the sessions as well as the high quality of presenters.
The combination of informative sessions, contribution by delegates and talking to suppliers was very beneficial.
You will get new insights into policies, legal procedures, logistical tips & tricks, creativity ideas and many other features needed for the day-by-day management of your society and your events. The interactive format of all sessions really brought experts together.
A very interesting event to learn from other associations about successes and challenges.
A valuable experience enabled me to reflect on the work of our association and strategize ways to enhance our efforts in line with our mission.
I excitedly took away amazing ideas to respond to real issues I face every day.
I loved to meet colleagues from all over the world and share our stories, challenges, and solutions.
Trade & Business Member Organisations
The sessions were very interesting, the exchange with like-minded people and the ideas available were very very helpful and the event was exceptionally well organised and enjoyable. I have come away with plenty of ideas I can implement!
It has a very interesting format, gifted speakers, and is pushing new frontiers.
It was very valuable - truly a one-stop shop to discuss and learn about crucial issues we face as association leaders, meet potential suppliers and network.
I was really impressed. All details made it perfect: the warm welcome from the suppliers, dinner hosts and fellow associations, and then the professionalism of the organizers.
Societies of Association Executives
A great opportunity for networking and sharing of information. It was encouraging to see that no matter where we come from and what the purpose of our organisation is, we can learn how to address difficulties and challenges. The Associations Congress provided the perfect environment to share and learn.
I always learn a lot and return to my association full of ideas and suggestions to implement and support change.
International
Individual Member Organisations
I took away a lot of inspiration with me for our association. The format of multiple workshops is great. Mutual support and discussing cases and questions in a very kind and secure space was very helpful.
It proved both useful as a reference point to my association work and a place where suppliers were on hand to discuss developments.
Federations of Associations
A fantastic event, not only for learning , building relationships and sharing knowledge, but for personal growth too.
Another great programme for #AWC. Great to learn best practice, better membership engagement, benefits, and so much more.
Trade & Business Member Organisations
A very well organised event and different to any other conference - Delegates preparing case studies to share really enhanced the conversation and networking.
Many thanks for the great congress and congratulations!
I thought it was a fantastic event, very well run and the learning was great.
The sessions were exceptionally intriguing and motivating.
This was my first time attending the Associations Congress and it did not disappoint. It was well organized and offered informative sessions with excellent speakers and case studies.
A great learning and networking opportunity, to share good practices with peers and hear about the latest innovations.
A fantastic event, not only for learning , building relationships and sharing knowledge, but for personal growth too.
Congratulations for a successful conference! Great job! I have learned a lot and expanded my network.