18^th Associations World Congress was held in Estrel Berlin, from 10th to 12th April 2016 and it gathered the leading representatives from international associations.

It was by far the most successful event to date with more than 200 association clients taking part.

Amongst other topics, participants discussed what role events will have for the association in future and how to make the most of opportunities in the digital world.

The Associations World Congress saw specialists present workable solutions and strategies based on examples that have proven to be successful in practice.

Topics included methods for using social media effectively to communicate with association members and exploring opportunities for getting members more involved in association work.

“Berlin dinner” held at the congress centre AXICA, gave 400 participants and exhibitors the opportunity to do some extensive networking.

Congress was organized by Society of Association Executives and supported by the visitBerlin Convention Partner e.V., the Conference & Touring event agency, Messe Berlin and the visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office.