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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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11 April 2026
Hong Kong

SME Expo: Global Horizons Conference

The SME Expo: Global Horizons Conference, organised by The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), was held on 20 October 2025 in Hong Kong. The event, now in approximately its third edition, brought together around 300 delegates from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia, including government officials, senior banking executives, and SME owners. The conference focused on strengthening collaboration between financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme included keynote sessions, panel discussions, demonstrations of digital banking tools, and business matching activities connecting SMEs with financial institutions. Key topics for […]

11 April 2026
Singapore

Singapore Actuarial Conference 2025 (SAC 2025)

The Singapore Actuarial Conference 2025 (SAC 2025), organised by the Singapore Actuarial Society, was held on 25 August 2025 at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore. As the society’s flagship annual event, the conference marked approximately its 17th edition and brought together over 400 delegates from Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and other Asia-Pacific markets. The conference convened actuarial professionals, regulators, insurance executives, pension specialists, academics, and fintech providers, with participation from representatives of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and international actuarial experts. Mr Tan Kian Chew, President of the Singapore Actuarial Society, was among the […]

11 April 2026
Bangkok, Thailand

TTIA Seminar: Challenges in Human Rights, Child Labour and Forced Labour in Thailand’s Fishing and Seafood Industries

The seminar “Challenges in Human Rights, Child Labour and Forced Labour in Thailand’s Fishing and Seafood Industries,” organised by the Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA), was held on 13 March 2025 at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together representatives from seafood companies, government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and human rights experts involved in the fisheries and seafood processing sectors. The seminar focused on labour-related challenges within global seafood supply chains, with discussions involving stakeholders from the Ministry of Labour, the Thai Food Processors Association (TFPA), academic institutions, and industry representatives. The programme included policy discussions and expert-sharing […]

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