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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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5 January 2026
TaiWan

Taiwan Renewable Energy Industry Association (TREIA): 2025 Taiwan Renewable Energy ESG Integration Summit 

TREIA’s 2025 Taiwan Renewable Energy ESG Integration Summit brings together renewable energy developers, utility companies, corporate buyers, and policy experts to advance ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices in Taiwan’s clean energy sector. As a leading industry body, TREIA focuses on policy advocacy, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration to align the renewable energy industry with global ESG standards (e.g., RE100, IFRS Sustainability Disclosures) and Taiwan’s Climate Change Response Act targets. The summit highlights how ESG principles are becoming central to renewable energy project viability, investor confidence, and long-term industry resilience. Environmental Impact: Accelerating Net-Zero Through Circular & Low-Carbon Practices Environmental sustainability is the core of […]

5 January 2026
Singapore

SRA — Retail Asia Summit 2025  

Transforming Retail Through Innovation and Consumer-Centric Strategies  At the Retail Asia Summit 2025, the Singapore Retailers Association convened regional retail leaders, technology innovators, and supply chain specialists to discuss how Asia’s retail landscape is being reshaped by shifting consumer expectations and rapid digitalisation. The summit reinforced the need to integrate customer experience, operational efficiency, and sustainable business models under a unified strategic framework.  Redesigning Retail Through Technology and Data  Speakers showcased AI-driven analytics, smart inventory systems, and automated store operations that enable retailers to make faster and more accurate decisions. Case studies illustrated how data-enhanced merchandising, omnichannel integration, and predictive […]

5 January 2026
Bangkok, Thailand

Fi Asia Thailand 2025

Fi Asia Thailand 2025: Driving ESG Impact Through Sustainable Frozen Food Supply Chains  Presented by the Thai Frozen Foods Association (TFFA)  Fi Asia Thailand 2025, hosted by TFFA on 5–7 June 2025 at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, brought together 1,200+ leaders from industry, agri-tech, government, and sustainability organisations. Co-organised with Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the FAO Regional Office, the event positioned the frozen food sector as a regional model for ESG-driven transformation.  Environmental: Green Supply Chain Innovation  The event highlighted solutions to cut the sector’s environmental footprint across production and logistics.TFFA introduced the Thai Frozen […]

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