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WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (WIAF)

October 19 – 20, 2022

Registrations are closed

>A WORLD IN MOTION<

TAKING THE DISCUSSION ON I
NTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

 

Gathering representatives of international and North American Associations, Non-Profits, Federations, Societies and NGOs, WIAF 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. 

WIAF’s primary mission this year is to bring together international and North America based international / American 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.

Washington D.C., much like Brussels and Geneva, is an institutional, political and advocacy hub 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 North-American associations and non-profit organizations is one of the essence of WIAF. 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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

 

TARGET AUDIENCE?

WIAF is a) for International organizations that want to expand and improve their international operations and activities to create more impact as well as for b) domestic organizations that are just exploring opportunities and are interested in discussing and defining their very own potential international approach and strategy. Learning about the does and don’ts on the international scene, understanding cultural barriers and learning how to overcome them. 

At WIAF, 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 WIAF Global Destination Partners

 

Exclusive PCO & Event Partner

 

 

Details

Start: October 19, 2022
End: October 20, 2022
ASSOCIATIONWORLD

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004, USA

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest 1300
20004 Washington DC
United States

FEES

Registration Fees

Please also check the COVID-19 and Cancellation Policy here

 

EARLY BIRD FEES AUG 29 - SEP 16  - SOLD OUT FEES in $ (USD)
Associations / Federations / Foundations / Societies / NGOs  195,00
Association Management Companies (AMCs) 395,00
Professional & Corporate Event Planners / PCO's (no venues, suppliers, or CVB's) 395,00
   
REGULAR FEES  SEP 17- OCT 9 - SOLD OUT!  
Associations / Federations / Foundations / Societies / NGOs  295,00
Association Management Companies (AMCs) 495,00
Professional & Corporate Event Planners / PCO's (no venues, no suppliers, no CVB's) 495,00
   
LATE REGISTRATION OCT 10 - OCT 18
 
Associations / Federations / Foundations / Societies / NGOs 299,00
Association Management Companies (AMCs) 599,00
Professional & Corporate Event Planners / PCO's (no venues, no suppliers, no CVB's) 599,00

 

For group discounts* (ticket purchase for 2 or more colleagues from same association / organization):

tickets = 20% discount*- use group discount coupon: wiafgroup20

3 or more tickets = 30% discount* - group discount coupon: wiafgroup30

If you encounter any issues booking your group tickets, please contact Jenny at hello@associationworld.eu

*Group discount rates apply to all group tickets and to the total amount of  your purchase

Please also check the Cancellation Policy here

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau

MIDDLE EAST DESTINATION PARTNER

Barcelona Convention Bureau

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER
  • 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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Meet in Ireland

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER

Tourisme Montreal

NORTH AMERICA DESTINATION PARTNER
  • 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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Destination DC

NORTH AMERICA DESTINATION PARTNER
  • washington.org
  • Destination DC

    Washington, DC is a global hub for impactful congresses, meetings and incentive travel.

    Organizers benefit from unmatched access provided by this connected capital that ranks as a top city in North America and the U.S. for international association meetings according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Statistics Reports. This is one reason why DC has become a front-runner as an international meetings destination. The other: Washington, DC is a memorable destination filled with iconic views, unique venues, award-winning hotels and rewarding experiences.

    Our convention sales and services team provides customized assistance for meetings of all sizes to ensure a successful event.

    Find a city that serves as a partner, not just a contact. When you book an event in Washington, DC, we are here every step of the way to guarantee a win for you and your team. We consider new ideas with you and focus on how we can implement them effectively. Planners have come to appreciate and rely on the housing and registration services we provide, including a convenient booking website for attendees, real-time reports on cut-off and sold-out data, additional staff and much more. We will help you have an unforgettable event in the nation’s capital.

    Destination DC provides the following services and support:

    • Help navigate COVID restrictions
    • Liaise with our members and partners to help plan your event
    • Support your in-person or hybrid meetings
    • Recommend great outdoor options for meetings, events and activities
    • Guidance in selecting a distinctive venue, booking a cool hotel or taking advantage of unmatched access to expert speakers, federal policy makers and industry sponsors for any event
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EXCLUSIVE EVENT & TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

MCI

EVENT PARTNER
  • www.wearemci.com
  • MCI

    MCI is a global engagement and marketing agency.  We design human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth.

    Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we help brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their challenges and shape their tomorrow through our core expertise:

    • Live & virtual events
    • Strategic & digital communications
    • Consulting & community solutions

    We are an independently owned company, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.

    www.wearemci.com

     

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idloom

TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
  • www.idloom.com
  • idloom

    Explore idloom

    As experts in corporate digital communication, we have the experience of offering a unique combination of technological, marketing, and management expertise to our clients. We apprehend digital communication as a whole to achieve maximal value creation for our clients, and therefore offer state of the art software solutions tailored to their needs, along with customized support and consulting.

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CONTENT PARTNERS

Academy for Eating Disorders

CONTENT PARTNER

American Psychological Association

CONTENT PARTNER

ASIS International

CONTENT PARTNER

Association Laboratory Inc.

CONTENT PARTNER

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

CONTENT PARTNER

Community by Association, LLC

CONTENT PARTNER

CREW Network

CONTENT PARTNER

Exempla

CONTENT PARTNER
  • www.exempla.be
  • Exempla

    Exempla helps associations and event organisers achieve sustainable success.

    We develop and implement strategies for content and community driven organisations – online and in-person. Clients get direct access to our Partners and their decades of experience for a valuable and cost-effective collaboration, right from the first conversation. We are committed to creating solutions specific to your context, objectives and resources.

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Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance

CONTENT PARTNER

Factum Global

CONTENT PARTNER

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

CONTENT PARTNER

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

CONTENT PARTNER

MCI

CONTENT & PCO EVENT PARTNER

NAFSA - Association of International Educators

CONTENT PARTNER

ONE Campaign

CONTENT PARTNER
  • www.one.org
  • ONE Campaign

    ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
    We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.

    Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account. 

    ONE’s supporters are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They’re artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organising, mobilising, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

    ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.

    Co-founded by Bono and other activists, ONE is strictly nonpartisan. ONE is not a grant-making organisation and does not solicit funding from the public or receive government funds. 
    ONE is funded almost entirely by foundations, individual philanthropists and corporate partners.
     

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Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

CONTENT PARTNER

Shatterproof

CONTENT PARTNER

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