APSAE Announces Strategic Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA)
The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is pleased to announce a Knowledge Partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA), marking an important milestone as APSAE prepares for its official launch at the APSAE Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the association ecosystem across Asia-Pacific through deeper collaboration, knowledge exchange, and stronger connections between regional and global association communities.
Founded in 1907 in Brussels, the Union of International Associations is one of the world's oldest and most respected independent sources of information on international associations and global civil society. Known for its extensive databases, research, and documentation of international organizations and meetings, UIA has long served as a vital knowledge and intelligence hub for the global association sector.
APSAE is the only regional platform bringing together association leaders across Asia-Pacific to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and leadership. As a neutral, non-profit initiative, APSAE aims to create a stronger ecosystem for associations, their partners, and knowledge institutions across the region.
Prasant Saha
President, APSAEThe 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, UIAFor 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 partnership comes at a pivotal time as APSAE prepares to officially launch during the APSAE Summit 2026 in Singapore — a gathering designed to bring together senior association executives, partners, and thought leaders from across Asia-Pacific to shape the future of the sector.
Association leaders are invited to be part of this founding moment by joining the APSAE Summit 2026 and becoming Founding Members of APSAE.
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The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) is a neutral, non-profit platform connecting association leaders, partners, and knowledge institutions across the region, with the mission to strengthen the association ecosystem through collaboration, education, and leadership development.
www.apsae.orgAbout UIA
Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Brussels, the Union of International Associations (UIA) is an independent, non-profit research institute and documentation centre dedicated to international associations, international meetings, and global civil society.
Through its research, databases, and knowledge services, UIA serves as a unique global reference point for the association sector.
www.uia.orgIndre Rutkauskaite
Email: indre@apsae.org
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