The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is a neutral, non-profit platform connecting association leaders, partners, and knowledge institutions across the region.
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region for associations, professional communities, and business events — yet it remains one of the most fragmented.
Across APAC, associations operate in diverse cultural, regulatory, and economic environments. Too often, leadership frameworks are borrowed from models not designed for this region.
APSAE exists to change that.
Valued at USD 50–60 billion annually, APAC’s association and professional development ecosystem lacks a unified, regional platform dedicated to leadership excellence.
APSAE provides a trusted space where leaders learn from one another, develop APAC-relevant standards, and strengthen their collective voice.
APSAE serves and connects leaders across the full association landscape, including:
Association Presidents, CEOs, and Executive Directors
National and Regional Association Federations
Professional Societies and Membership Bodies
Knowledge and Research Institutions
Corporate and Destination Partners
Government and Non-Government Organizations
APSAE advances association excellence across Asia Pacific through five core pillars:
Executive education, masterclasses, and leadership pathways designed for APAC realities.
APAC-focused benchmarking, studies, and practical insights for association leaders.
Peer learning, cross-border exchange, and trusted executive networks.
Regional summits, forums, webinars, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
Strengthening governance, professionalism, and the regional association voice.
APSAE is a Singapore-registered, non-profit organization with no commercial agenda.
Our governance structure ensures:
We do not promote products or impose external models.
We listen first, learn from within the region, and co-create what excellence looks like for APAC.
The APSAE Summit 2026 marks the official launch of the Society and brings together senior association leaders, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders from across Asia Pacific.
The Summit will feature:
APSAE is built by the community, for the community.
Whether you are an association leader, a knowledge institution, a strategic partner, or an organization committed to strengthening professional communities in APAC — APSAE invites you to be part of the journey.