Gathering representatives of international and European Associations, Non-Profits, Federations, Societies, NGOs and Universities, GIAF 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.
GIAF’s primary mission is to bring together the Geneva-based and 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.
Geneva is an institutional and scientific hub and a central location for international diplomacy, scientific research and innovation and professional expertise gathering. The city’s unique ecosystem of public, private, non-profit and academic players provides a fertile ground for fostering an impactful dialogue and expertise sharing. Building a community amongst Geneva-based international and European associations and non-profit organizations is one of the essence of GIAF.
At GIAF, we discuss the,how to’ and bring the discussion on developments to the next level.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
GIAF is accessible to all type of Associations, Federations, Societies and NGOs at all levels (C-level to junior association professionals), GIAF partners and supporters.
GIAF DAY 1
March 25, 2024 13.00-13.55 REGISTRATION & Welcome Coffee
14.00-14.15 WELCOME to GIAF Day 1
14.15-14.30 ICEBREAKER
14.30-15.15 INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE OPENING (Plenary Room)
15.15-16.00 THE NEW ROLE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN TURBULENT TIMES
Inspiring moderated and interactive plenary session with Q&A.
16.00-16.30 COFFEE BREAK
16.30-17.30 INSPIRING LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION
Interactive Plenary Session.
18.00 – 20.00 NETWORKING APERO / DINNER for Associations and Partners
Enjoy casual networking with your association peers and friends.
GIAF – DAY 2 March 26, 2024
08.30-08.55 REGISTRATION & Welcome Coffee
09.00-09.10 WELCOME to GIAF Day 2
SESSION 1:
WORKSHOPS 9.15-10.30
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY: Data Management – Sort out your Mess!
9.15-10.30 EVENT MARKETING – Associations sharing best practices
10.30-11.00 COFFEE BREAK
Time to catch up with old and new association peers and friends
SESSION 2: WORKSHOPS
11.00-12.15 STRATEGIC PLANNING – Strategic Wizardry: Conjuring Success in 75 Minutes
11.00-12.15 MEMBERSHIP RETENTION & DEVELOPMENT – Associations sharing best practices
12.15-13.15 LUNCH
SESSION 3: WORKSHOPS
13.20-14.30 SETTING THE RIGHT PRICING / FEE STRUCTURE – Associations sharing best practices
13.20-14.30 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
14.30-15.00 COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 4: WORKSHOPS
15.00-16.00 CYBER (IN)SECURITY. Your Association might be next!
15.00-16.00 LEADERSHIP SESSION
16.00-16.30 Wrap Up. Key learnings. Next steps and actions.