APSAE Announces Knowledge Partnership with UIA Ahead of APSAE Summit 2026

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) has announced a new Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA), reinforcing its commitment to building a stronger, more connected association community across the Asia-Pacific region.

The partnership marks a significant milestone as APSAE prepares for its official launch at the APSAE Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. It reflects a shared vision to advance collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen ties between regional and global association leaders.

Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Brussels, the Union of International Associations is widely recognised as one of the world's leading independent sources of information on international associations and global civil society. Through its extensive research, databases and documentation of international organisations and meetings, UIA has served for more than a century as a trusted knowledge hub for the global association sector.

As the only regional platform dedicated to bringing together association leaders from across Asia-Pacific, APSAE aims to foster collaboration, leadership development and knowledge-sharing across the sector. Established as a neutral, non-profit initiative, APSAE seeks to create a stronger ecosystem for associations, industry partners and knowledge institutions throughout the region.

Prasant Saha (right side), President, APSAE, said: "The launch of APSAE is about creating a stronger and more connected association community across Asia-Pacific. Partnering with UIA, an institution with over a century of knowledge and insight into the global association ecosystem, adds immense value and credibility to this journey. Together, we hope to create stronger bridges between regional and international association leaders."

Cyril Ritchie, President, UIA, said: "For more than a century, UIA has been committed to documenting, supporting, and connecting international associations worldwide. We see significant potential in the Asia-Pacific region, and APSAE represents an important platform for bringing leaders together, strengthening collaboration, and advancing the role of associations in addressing regional and global challenges."

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for APSAE as it prepares to formally launch during APSAE Summit 2026 in Singapore. The summit will convene senior association executives, strategic partners and thought leaders from across Asia-Pacific to explore emerging opportunities, address shared challenges and help shape the future of the association sector.

Association leaders from across the region are invited to take part in this founding moment by attending APSAE Summit 2026 and becoming Founding Members of APSAE. Register for APSAE Summit 2026 here

The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is a neutral, non-profit platform connecting association leaders, partners and knowledge institutions across the region. Its mission is to strengthen the association ecosystem through collaboration, education and leadership development.
 

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