News of Associations and Members
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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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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.
20th of January 2026
The course is intended for PhD students in the field of neurosciences, neuropathology, psychology and psychiatry. The course will introduce the human neuroanatomy by lectures, seminars and dissection of a human brain under supervision. Imaging techniques like MRI and PET will be introduced including site visits to the state of the art facilities.
4th of December 2025
Maastricht has long held a reputation as one of Europe’s most welcoming and intellectually charged meeting destinations. But from 2025 onward, its role has expanded well beyond city boundaries. The Maastricht Convention Bureau now operates as a regional bureau for the whole province of Limburg, which internationally positions itself under the name Brightlands Limburg, the innovative, cross-border and open knowledge region of the Netherlands - moving towards a unified approach to attracting international, knowledge-based conferences.
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