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
UIA News & Press
2nd of September 2026
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
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 ReportThe Report provides a global view of international association meetings.
3rd of June 2026
European Chapter Congress of the International Gastric Cancer Association (EGCC 2026)
October 2–3, 2026
Krakow Poland
http://www.congresskrakow2026.pl/en
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
Call for input - Draft General Comment No. 38 on Article 22 (Freedom of Association) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/call-input-draft-general-c...
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.
14th of July 2025
14 July 2025 – Immediate Release
Union of International Associations (UIA) opens registration for its Associations Round Table Europe 2025UIA’s 19th Associations Round Table Europe will take place at the Marriott Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium on 21 November 2025
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
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 ReportThe Report provides a global view of international association meetings.
3rd of June 2026
European Chapter Congress of the International Gastric Cancer Association (EGCC 2026)
October 2–3, 2026
Krakow Poland
http://www.congresskrakow2026.pl/en
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
Call for input - Draft General Comment No. 38 on Article 22 (Freedom of Association) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/call-input-draft-general-c...
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.
14th of July 2025
14 July 2025 – Immediate Release
Union of International Associations (UIA) opens registration for its Associations Round Table Europe 2025UIA’s 19th Associations Round Table Europe will take place at the Marriott Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium on 21 November 2025
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21st of April 2026
INTLawyers it's rusted support for the self-determination of the Palestinian people at three annual UN Human Rights Council meetings on 2025 as well as at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights' two Ordinary Sessions.
26th of March 2026
In 2025, with the support of the members of ISU Third Council, adhering to the purpose of “Communication & Cooperation, Development with Concerted Efforts”, ISU will continue to play its role as a platform for interconnection, mutual development, and win-win cooperation within the international silk industry, actively implement the work objectives of the Third Council, continuously strengthen international silk industry exchanges, carry out thematic research, enhance the global influence of
23rd of March 2026
Belgian Academy of Research and Vocational Qualification awarded EDU Accreditation for 1 year.
BARVQ is a professional academy with a global orientation, based in Brussels, Belgium.
Founded as an independent educational institution, for the creation and developing specialized professional programs, and high-quality vocational frameworks. Mainly aimed at providing those entering the labour market, or currently working in it, with core competitive skills.
2nd of March 2026
The European Consumer Debt Network (ECDN) conducts a conference at April 14, 2026 in the rooms of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France).
Addictive gambling is one of the most dangerous addictions as it leads to personal and family destrouyment, ruins professional careers, leads to health symptoms and causes over-indebtedness and insolvency.
The ECDN conference will analyze th situation and is looking for paths out of gambling and over-indebtedness.
17th of February 2026
A study on European comparative data on persons with disabilities for the European Commission.
The data present information and statistics on equal opportunities, fair working conditions, social protection and inclusion. The report compares the situation of persons with and without disabilities in the EU 27 Member States. It analyses current gaps and trends in employment, education, income and poverty. The data cover year 2023.
The publication can be downloaded from:
17th of February 2026
A study for the European Parliament (2024).
Abstract
15th of February 2026
30th International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference
Date: May 16-18, 2026
Venue: Castle Peak Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
Deadlines
1;Abstract: March 15, 2026
2.Paper: April 15, 2026
Registration Fee:
From 200 USD
Low Registration Fee
No charge for additional Papers
Conference Organizing Committee
World Cultural Tourism Association
http://worldculturaltourismassociation.org -conference
11th of February 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
JIS SYMPOSIUM 2026
THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY:
RENEWING ORDERED LIBERTY
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, USA, 17 October 2026 (Online: Zoom)
HOSTED BY OMEGA GRADUATE SCHOOL
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Suggested Themes:
11th of February 2026
11th International Conference on (Sustainable) Transportation in Africa (ICTA2026)
Date: 7 – 9 July 2026
Theme: “Sustainable, Safe and Smart Transport, Logistics and Tourism for Economic Growth”
Venue: Mercure Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia
Organised by:
The Global Transportation Professional Networking Group
through ICTA International Secretariat, USA
in collaboration with International Road Federation (IRF), Local and International Stakeholders in the Transport Sector
3rd of February 2026
On 3 March in Brussels, Conferli brings association professionals together for a focused, practical session on how to work more effectively with host cities and convention bureaux.
What you gain in one afternoon:
• clearer, more realistic bids
• smoother RFP and tender processes
• better use of city support
• less pressure on local hosts and volunteers
• stronger, long-term relationships with destinations
No theory. No sales pitches. Just practical insight you can apply immediately.
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