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 […]

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 […]

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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11 April 2026

Vienna, Austria

69th IAEA General Conference

The 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) took place from 15 to 19 September 2025 at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The assembly brought together representatives from over 170 member states to review the Agency’s work and approve future budgets and programmes. Throughout the event, the focus remained on the peaceful application of nuclear technology in the context of clean energy transitions, nuclear safety, and global health. Participants examined how nuclear science can address global challenges, particularly in regions like Asia where energy demand is increasing. In his remarks to the assembly, the IAEA Director General […]

11 April 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MICCI Annual Business Summit 2025

The MICCI Annual Business Summit 2025, organised by the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI), was held from 12–13 August 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. The summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, multinational corporations, SMEs, and international organisations to examine how industrial transformation can drive sustainable economic growth. Key participants included Raimund Klein of the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT), representatives from Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). MICCI leadership, […]

11 April 2026

Bali, Indonesia

Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics 2025

The Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics 2025, organised by the Singapore Paediatric Society (SPS), was held from 20 to 23 November 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. The congress brought together approximately 500 pediatricians, clinical researchers, health administrators, and public health professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting a diverse regional participation in addressing child and adolescent health challenges. The programme was led by Congress Chairperson Liew Woei Kang, with organising support from Nirmal Kavalloor Visruthan and Khoo Kong Wee. Key speakers included Motohiro Ebisawa, Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, Dina Muktiarti, Laure Pittet, Hideaki Miyachi, and Yu Ito, who contributed clinical and policy […]

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