Event Details
The European Association Summit & Awards is the annual gathering for Association professionals across Europe! During the past years, the Summit has established itself as a reference for knowledge exchange among peers. Organised by ESAE, the 13th edition will be designed by and for Association leaders and professionals, focusing on co-creation, knowledge sharing among peers, and celebrating excellence in the Association community.
The overarching theme in 2025 is Association Excellence in a Shifting Society.
The Flow of the Day
08:30 - 09:15 | Exclusive Breakfast with Premium Sponsors and EAS25 Speakers
09:30 - 09:45 | Opening of EAS25 by ESAE President
09:45 - 10:20 | Keynote + Fireside Chat - Building Consensus in a Fractured World
10:20 - 11:20 | Plenary Session - Guiding Communities Amidst Geopolitical Change
11:20 - 11:50 | Networking Coffee Break
11:50 - 12:50 | Plenary Session - Leading with Values when Values are under Threat
12:50 - 13:45 | Lunch
13:45 - 14:30 | Parallel Sessions:
- Empowering your staff: The case for Upskilling & Reskilling
- The Social Responsibility of Associations
- The Era of Policy Communications
14:30 - 14:50 | Networking Coffee Break
14:50 - 15:50 | Thematic Sessions:
- Governance & DEI: Mastering Decision-Making in Association Boards
- Health: "Coz We've Always Done It Like This..."
- Strategy: From Conception to Impact
15:50 - 16:30 | Networking Coffee Break
16:30 - 18:00 | Thematic Sessions:
- Communication & Membership + Events Management: Engagement Excellence - Driving Lasting Impact through Events, Technology & Innovation
- Digital Transformation + Finance & HR: Digitalising HR & Finance - Doing More with Less
- Sustainability & Legacy + Advocacy: Resilience and Adaptability in Sustainability Strategies
18:00 - 20:00 | European Association Awards Ceremony
Kindly note that participation in the European Association Summit & Awards is exclusively reserved for Association professionals. All registrations will be reviewed by the ESAE Secretariat before processing.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us at info@esae.eu.
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:
- Pentahotel Brussels City Centre
Additionally, you can enjoy a 20% discount at TheHotel by using this code: ESAE2025
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Would you like to participate in a Fam Trip organised by one of our partners? Get in touch!
