Case Studies

4 September 2026

What It Means When a Global Association Builds a Separate Advisory Board for Asia Pacific

PCMA’s new Asia Pacific Advisory Board offers a useful look at how global associations can give regional members a structured voice in shaping strategy. The model also highlights an important distinction between regional consultation and genuine influence—and what associations need to put in place to make that voice count. SINGAPORE — Most global associations with regional memberships face the same structural tension: how do you ensure that members in a specific region shape the organisation’s direction rather than simply receive a version of what was designed elsewhere. The answer usually falls into one of two camps: restructure global governance to […]

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6 August 2026

AOCR SGCR-WIRES 2026: A Blueprint for How Association Conferences Can Shape the Future of a Profession 

For decades, the success of association conferences was measured by attendance, speaker line-ups and the volume of research presented. While these remain important, they are no longer sufficient. Today’s associations face a more fundamental question: How can a conference create lasting impact long after delegates return home? As industries grapple with rapid technological change, workforce shortages, economic uncertainty and rising expectations, conferences are evolving from annual knowledge-sharing events into strategic platforms that help shape the future of a profession. The upcoming 24th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR), held jointly with the Singapore Congress of Radiology-WIRES (SGCR-WIRES) 2026, offers an […]

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29 July 2026

APSAE Summit 2026: Building a New Playbook for Association Leadership in Asia-Pacific

The inaugural Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) Summit 2026, held on 24–25 July at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, arrived at an important moment for the region’s association sector. Bringing together more than 100 senior association leaders from 64 organisations across 16 countries, the summit was more than a professional development event. It marked the beginning of what APSAE hopes will become Asia-Pacific’s first dedicated professional community for association executives. More than 83% of delegates held C-suite, President, Secretary General, Founder or Director-level positions, representing organisations that collectively serve over 500,000 professionals and institutions across more than 100 countries. […]

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