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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17th of April 2019
Korea will introduce two new MICE communication messages to boost Korea’s MICE industry - 'Stay Connected for Your Success' and 'Light Up Your Passion'. These new MICE communication messages are anticipated to help target audiences better understand the Korean MICE industry and its slogan - ‘Korea, Beyond Meetings’. 
8th of April 2019
"BioS: Digital Skills on Computational Biology" project approved in the European Framework of Erasmus+ / Sector Skills Alliances Programme. BioS aims at advancing the digital skills of medical doctors through the design, development and delivery of new modular vocational curricula on Computational Biology & Bioinformatics. The purpose is to provide medical doctors with knowledge, skills and competencies, which will
8th of April 2019

International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) is proud to host its 62nd annual Conference on Great Lakes Research.

IAGLR 2019 offers engaging speakers, ample opportunities for networking, and 4 days of science. The schedule features almost 600 presentations (both oral and poster). Several workshops and discussions offer the opportunity for a deeper dive into certain topics. 

26th of March 2019
Under the theme "World in EMotion", this year's OECD Forum will explore ways to transform increasing expressions of
uncertainty and unpredictability into collective commitment for positive action.

The Forum will take place on 20-21 May in Paris.

21st of February 2019

Twenty-Fourth International Symposium on Shiftwork & Working Time

19th of February 2019
The Federation of European and International Associations established in Belgium (FAIB) will be holding its Annual General Assembly on Thursday 21 March 2019 at the International Association Centre (MAI) in Brussels.
13th of February 2019
IBBS18 will be held from 6th to 8th September, 2020, at the Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, USA, Contact IBBS secretary (secretary@ibbsonline.org) to receive updates.
11th of February 2019
The 28th World Business Congress of the International Management Development association (IMDA) devoted to Creating Competitive Business Strategies for the New Global Arena: Impact of the Market Environment will be held between June 12th through 16th, 2019 in North Nicosia, North Cyprus in cooperation with Cyprus Social Sciences University, Nicosia, North Cyprus.
6th of February 2019
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to announce a Global Education Initiative to support the study of civil society law at universities and schools of law in eligible developing countries worldwide. The 2019 Global Education Initiative will provide grants to support the integration of civil society law courses into the curricula of universities and educational institutions.
6th of February 2019
Building bridges for solidarity and public health

Marseille Chanot, Palais des Congrès et des Expositions

Marseille, France

20- 23 November 2019

https://ephconference.eu/

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