DESTINATION PARTNERS
Our Destination Partners are here to offer support and advice when an Association is planning for an event or incentive, by connecting you with local partners, considering hybrid options or discussing Legacy and Sustainability for your Organisation.
Flanders is the unsurpassable Association Hub. With Brussels as its capital, Flanders is home to more than 2000 international associations and trade organizations. Centrally located in Europe, Flanders is an economic hub in the middle of one of the world’s highest concentrations of people, money and industries.
Copenhagen continually ranks amongst the world’s most popular congress destinations. Our city is known as a global leader within sustainability and strategic legacy work, combined with strong health & safety and meeting design skills. The Copenhagen Convention Bureau works closely together with associations, planners, and stakeholders to ensure successful congresses and meetings in the city.
Brussels holds the world’s first place in terms of international associations headquarters. The Association Bureau provides support to international associations wishing to establish their seat in Brussels or develop their activities. It organises events for associations and creates partnerships at local or global level.
VisitBritain Business Events is your gateway to finding the right destination and support in the UK for your events. VisitBritain offers expert and impartial advice, saving you time. They connect you to the right contacts in the best destinations in the UK and support you to select the best place for your events.
International associations are a vital driver of societal progress.
We have a deep understanding of the many challenges and opportunities facing associations as you strive to realise your Mission and achieve your strategic development goals.
Each city offers the strongest association-relevant ecosystem in its geographical region, including customised support by specialised agencies and destination marketing organisations.
The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau represents the leading conference destinations, national event organizers as well as transport companies. Thanks to its years of experience, associations and conference organizers receive all support you need for a successful selection and organization of your events in Switzerland.
ASSOCIATION EXPERTS
Our Association Experts can assist with every aspect of Association Management. From Advocacy campaigns to Membership Retention and from Digitalization to Strategy, feel free to get in touch with them for help with the transition of your organisation to the post-covid era.
MCI is an association management, public affairs and communications consultancy which specialises in servicing associations in developing sustainable business models, digital transformation, competition and live & virtual events. MCI offers technical expertise, political savviness, razor-sharp communications, coalition building skills, and event organisation capabilities.
Kellen has more than 30 years of experience serving organisations in Brussels and is recognised as a global leader in association management. We specialise in full-service management, communications, digital strategy, regulatory and EU affairs, meetings and events, and consulting across a diverse range of industries.
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
Our Knowledge Partners are the top experts in their fields when it comes to European Associations, and provide us with high-quality insights and advice for our members.
RECRUITMENT & CAREERS
Mavence is a top international executive search and talent advisory firm that specialises in public affairs and has an excellent eye for talent. They do not only connect organisations with talent, but they also strive to inspire a deeper reflection around leadership, talent management, career building and more.
LAW FIRM
Kadrant is a specialist Brussels-based independent law firm that offers legal support to associations, and is active in the areas of corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, GDPR and data protection and EU, regulatory and international trade law.
MEDIA PARTNER
Boardroom is the global reference point for the world of associations. Its objective is to inform and provide a space for associations and related industries to learn from trends and best practices. The perspectives are focused on resources and practices for the effective governance of associations but also profiling the best locations and facilities for conferences worldwide.
EDUCATION PARTNER
Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management currently holds a leading position in Europe for research and education in the fields of Economics and Management. The school's core mission is to train business leaders and entrepreneurs with the ability to adapt to the event-changing nature of Society and to shape tomorrow's world.
SOLUTION PROVIDERS
Associations need increasingly sophisticated solutions as they professionalise to better serve members and stakeholders. Our Solution Providers help with tailor-made support for organisations of any size and industry.
BUSINESS LAW FIRM
EY Law is a business law firm acting for domestic and foreign companies. Our 50 plus lawyers have an entrepreneurial, innovative and solution-based approach that has earned us an outstanding reputation in the market. Their strategic alliance with EY Tax advisors enables EY Law to co-operate with EY if this is beneficial to the clients
VENUE PARTNER
L42 is a human-sized business center offering the best facilities and tailor-made services for your conferences, meetings and receptions in the heart of Brussels. ESAE members benefit from a 20% discount on venue rental fees when booking their meetings and conferences. You can take a look at the venue's brochure here.
CONFERENCE PARTNER
Conferli is a conference match-making platform for organizers, venues and destinations. Conferli’s aim is to level out the playing field in the event industry, to enable Associations to find the best-suiting destinations, and to decrease the workload of the current tender process by offering a smart solution.
