UIA News & Press

30th of September 2026

The first three volumes of the Yearbook of International Organizations 2026–2027 are available to order.

Winner of the 2018 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award, the Yearbook is a comprehensive resource of intergovernmental (IGOs) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) worldwide.

The annual yearbook is published via the following six thematic volumes:

2nd of September 2026

Press Release
September 2026
Immediate Release

UIA Survey on International Association Meeting Issues

Subtitle: The Union of International Associations (UIA) launches its 13th edition of the Survey amongst 25,000 international associations

1st of July 2026

[BRUSSELS BELGIUM, JULY 2026]

The Union of International Associations is pleased to announce the achievement of two milestones in the Yearbook of International Organizations:

  • The Yearbook has surpassed 80,000 organization and association profiles
  • The International Congress Calendar has surpassed 600,000 event profiles
The earliest meeting in the Calendar is from 1843 and the earliest founded organization in the Yearbook dates from 312AD.
23rd of June 2026

[SINGAPORE, JUNE 2026]

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is pleased to announce Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA), marking an important milestone as APSAE prepares for its official launch at the APSAE Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.

22nd of June 2026

[BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, JUNE 2026]

Union of International Associations releases 67th International Meetings Statistics Report

The Report provides a global view of international association meetings.

3rd of June 2026
5th of January 2026
Under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security was initiated by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, and Ms Anne-Caroline Pissis Martel, Director of the Global Fellowship Initiative and Creative Spark. It seeks to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges.
14th of November 2025
12th of November 2025

Announcement of the First UIA Academic Forum Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, and Call for Participants.

5th of November 2025

The European Association of Centres for Medical Ethics (EACME) and the KU Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law are delighted to announce the EACME Annual Conference 2026, to be held in Leuven, Belgium, from September 24 to 26, 2026.

30th of September 2026

The first three volumes of the Yearbook of International Organizations 2026–2027 are available to order.

Winner of the 2018 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award, the Yearbook is a comprehensive resource of intergovernmental (IGOs) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) worldwide.

The annual yearbook is published via the following six thematic volumes:

2nd of September 2026

Press Release
September 2026
Immediate Release

UIA Survey on International Association Meeting Issues

Subtitle: The Union of International Associations (UIA) launches its 13th edition of the Survey amongst 25,000 international associations

1st of July 2026

[BRUSSELS BELGIUM, JULY 2026]

The Union of International Associations is pleased to announce the achievement of two milestones in the Yearbook of International Organizations:

  • The Yearbook has surpassed 80,000 organization and association profiles
  • The International Congress Calendar has surpassed 600,000 event profiles
The earliest meeting in the Calendar is from 1843 and the earliest founded organization in the Yearbook dates from 312AD.
23rd of June 2026

[SINGAPORE, JUNE 2026]

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is pleased to announce Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA), marking an important milestone as APSAE prepares for its official launch at the APSAE Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.

22nd of June 2026

[BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, JUNE 2026]

Union of International Associations releases 67th International Meetings Statistics Report

The Report provides a global view of international association meetings.

3rd of June 2026
5th of January 2026
Under the leadership of Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security was initiated by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan, Director of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Department, and Ms Anne-Caroline Pissis Martel, Director of the Global Fellowship Initiative and Creative Spark. It seeks to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges.
14th of November 2025
12th of November 2025

Announcement of the First UIA Academic Forum Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, and Call for Participants.

5th of November 2025

The European Association of Centres for Medical Ethics (EACME) and the KU Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law are delighted to announce the EACME Annual Conference 2026, to be held in Leuven, Belgium, from September 24 to 26, 2026.

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2nd of October 2026

Planning researchers, practitioners and educators from around the world gathered in Helsinki and Espoo in the turn of June and July 2026 for the World Planning Schools Congress, the largest academic planning event ever held. Over five days, more than 1500 participants took part in 1200+ presentations, 67 roundtables and 92 special sessions under the theme Peripheral Visions, Rethinking Planning.

24th of September 2026

New Collaborations Begin When Scientific Communities Meet

Scientific associations naturally develop around individual disciplines. Yet many of the changes now reshaping scientific meetings and professional education — from artificial intelligence and new technologies to new learning models and changing professional needs — increasingly cross those traditional boundaries.

9th of August 2026

A two-year, 4 semesters, 60 credit graduate degree offered by Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA), the first Think Tank & Graduate School in South Asia, to offer a Master's in International Affairs, Economy and Diplomacy in academic partnership with Kathmandu University.

30th of July 2026

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE), a Knowledge Partner of the UIA, held its inaugural Summit on 24-25 July 2026 in Singapore.

APSAE Summit draws over 100 senior leaders from 64 organisations across 16 countries to Singapore in a landmark moment for the region's association sector

8th of July 2026
The Intergovernmental Certificate of Degree Equivalence (ICDE) initiative is making significant progress in the People‘s Republic of China. Since the establishment of the EDU-IGO China Representative Office, the project has successfully: Completed all necessary local licensing and compliance reviews. Launched the official Chinese platform at eduint.org.cn to provide verification services and localised support.
15th of June 2026
Maastricht Convention Bureau recently welcomed the IAPCO Council Meeting to Maastricht. The IAPCO Council members represent a global industry that offers strong opportunities for attracting international conferences to Europe. IAPCO-accredited professional congress organizers (PCO's) delivered more than 23,500 meetings and events worldwide in 2025 - uniting 7.7 million participants globally
22nd of May 2026
Perth, Western Australia is the site for PASG's 8th International Conference scheduled for 11-13 October 2026. PASG is the world's premier entity dedicated to the topic of parental alienation. More about the organization may be found at https://www.pasg.info.
5th of May 2026

Dear Friend(s),

Greetings! Wishes for your sound health and security.

4th of May 2026
ANDONG: Korea’s Cultural Capital Rising as a Next-Generation Global MICE Destination

We are proud to introduce the Andong International Convention Center (ADCO), a modern venue for international conferences, exhibitions, forums, and corporate events. Established in 2022, ADCO is one of Korea’s newest convention centers, representing a fresh and dynamic destination equipped with contemporary facilities and flexible event spaces.

2nd of May 2026

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