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ABOUT BIAF

 

Where the thought leaders of international and European

associations meet, share and inspire action.

 

Gathering representatives of international and European Associations, Non-Profits, Federations, Societies and NGOs, BIAF aims at establishing an international leading platform and knowledge sharing event in one of the world’s flagship host destinations for professional associations and non-profit organizations. 

BIAF’s primary mission this year is to bring together international / European associations and non-profit organizations to provide knowledge transfer, to enable peer-to-peer exchange, to share best practices and to design joint initiatives to tackle common challenges, to help achieve better results and greater impact.

Brussels is an institutional, political and advocacy hub like no other in the world, and a central location for international diplomacy, innovation and professional expertise. The city’s unique ecosystem of public, private, non-profit, academic and political players provides a fertile ground for fostering an impactful dialogue and expertise sharing. Building and extending the community amongst international and European associations and non-profit organizations is one of the essence of BIAF. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

BIAF is accessible to all type of Associations, Federations, Foundations, Societies, NGOs, Non-Profits and  Universities (from C-level to junior level professionals), BIAF partners and supporters. 

At BIAF, we are discussing the ,how to’ and bring the discussion on international developments to the next level. Moving from the theory, making it practical and sharing real life scenarios that worked and didn’t work for other associations.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR DESTINATION PARTNERS

EVENT SUPPORTERS

Co-funded by

 

 

Details

Start: December 13, 2023
9:30 PM
End: December 14, 2023
5:00 PM
ASSOCIATIONWORLD

Maison de la Poste (Tour & Taxis), Rue Picard, Brussels, Belgium

Rue Picard 7
1000 Brussels Brussels
Belgium

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau

MIDDLE EAST DESTINATION PARTNER
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau

Barcelona Convention Bureau

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER
Barcelona Convention Bureau
  • www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com
  • Barcelona Convention Bureau

    Explore Barcelona Convention Bureau

    Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) is a specialized Turisme de Barcelona programme aimed at promoting the city as a venue for conferences, conventions and incentive travel, as well as offering free and neutral advisory services for professionals interested in organizing a meeting in Barcelona.

    Founded in 1983, BCB was a pioneer in this field in Spain. All these years of work have given us in-depth knowledge of the city, creating close working relationships with companies in the meetings industry.

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Visit Flanders

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER
Visit Flanders

Meet in Ireland

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER
Meet in Ireland

Tourisme Montreal

NORTH AMERICA DESTINATION PARTNER
Tourisme Montreal
  • apropos.mtl.org
  • Tourisme Montreal

    BIAF is supported and in partnership with

    Tourisme / Business Events Montreal: https://apropos.mtl.org/en

    Palais des congrès de Montréal: https://congresmtl.com/en/

    Montreal International: https://www.montrealinternational.com/en/

    Tourisme Montréal: Uniting the local tourism industry

    Tourisme Montréal is a private, non-profit organization that works to position Montréal as one of the most attractive cities in North America, recognized around the world for being an open, exciting and creative destination. The organization leads innovative tourist welcome strategies with a twofold objective: ensuring that visitors enjoy a high-quality experience and maximizing the economic benefits of tourism. Uniting more than 900 tourism industry stakeholders, Tourisme Montréal plays a leading role in the management and development of Montréal’s tourism offer and makes recommendations on issues with regard to the city’s economic, urban and cultural development. The organization’s mandate includes: 

    Maximizing the economic benefits of tourism
    Tourisme Montréal creates business opportunities for its members and partners with a view to maximizing the economic spinoffs of tourism for the whole city. The organization develops market-specific business intelligence to better target tourist segments, develop new markets and create connections around the world.

    Developing and deploying innovative tourist welcome strategies
    Tourisme Montréal leads local efforts to develop tourist welcome strategies that create an unforgettable experience for visitors. Our responsibilities include managing a tourist information office and educating the tourism industry on the importance of offering an outstanding welcome. 
    In line with these aims, the organization launched the “Montréal vous accueille” project, displaying the BONJOUR signature at all of the city’s points of entry and tourist attractions. The goal of this initiative is to rally tourism professionals around a shared greeting strategy and provide a unified visual that showcases the city’s dominant language and warm personality.

    Managing and developing the tourism offer
    Tourisme Montréal plays a leading role in the management and development of Montréal’s tourism offer, ensuring alignment with industry trends. It also makes recommendations on issues surrounding the city’s economic, urban and cultural development. Its goal is to enhance Montréal’s appeal during all four seasons and to highlight the destination’s unique personality. 

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Western Australia | Business Events Perth

OCEANIA DESTINATION PARTNER
Western Australia | Business Events Perth
  • www.businesseventsperth.com
  • Western Australia | Business Events Perth

    Funded by the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia, the City of Perth and our member partners across the State, Business Events Perth has been securing high value conferences and incentive groups for Western Australia for 50 years.

    Our charter is to market, in conjunction with local organisations, Western Australia nationally and internationally as a destination for conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups. We want you to hold your conference in WA and we can help you do so.

    Business Events Perth’s bank of in-house expertise and industry knowledge ensures that a meeting, incentive or exhibition planner will have access to current market intelligence, local support and assistance to help bring an event to Western Australia. We know what our great State has to offer and we know what you need to stage a successful event. So, let us help you make your next conference the huge success you want it to be.

    Be inspired by Western Australia’s breathtaking landscapes and unlock the potential of your delegates by planning your next conference here.

    The city’s enviable weather, clean air, safe reputation and proximity to Asia and Europe, gives Perth a competitive advantage as a premium location to host business events.

    Brimming with brand new venues and function spaces, world-class universities and research institutes, breathtaking natural experiences and ancient Aboriginal culture, Western Australia is waiting to host you. 

    Get in touch today to find out how we can help bring your next conference to life.

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Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau

ASIA DESTINATION PARTNER
Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau
  • www.stb.gov.sg
  • Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau

    SECB is a group of the STB that champions the business events industry in Singapore. As the lead government agency for this industry, SECB aims to establish Singapore as a dynamic business events destination where an ecosystem of ideas, people, and technology draws on vibrant knowledge and an extensive network.

    SECB values industry partnerships and collaborates with business event organisers, associations and MICE industry stakeholders to identify key opportunities to grow, attract and create business events. SECB also assists business event organisers, corporations and associations by providing comprehensive information on Singapore’s MICE facilities, incentive venues and industry partners.

    To stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing global operating environment while meeting rising expectations, SECB’s efforts will continue to be focused on quality tourism by understanding consumer needs and strengthening industry capabilities so as to reinforce Singapore’s value proposition as an award-winning MICE destination in the region. Constant innovation is necessary to provide personalised and enriching experiences that meet the evolving needs of our visitors.

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