Associations Spotlight

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) has released a Generative AI Guide to provide practical guidance on using AI technologies in compliance with Practice Direction 57AD, addressing gaps in legal disclosure practices and promoting efficiency in courts across England and Wales.

ISSA has introduced the Safer Choices Forum, a community of practice aimed at advancing safer, sustainable, and efficient cleaning methods. The forum offers resources, training, and networking opportunities to help cleaning professionals and facility managers improve indoor air quality and adopt innovative, health-focused cleaning practices.

The MACH Alliance has introduced the MACH AI Exchange, a peer network designed to aid enterprises in adopting AI through composable architectures. The initiative aims to share best practices and reduce risks for organisations integrating AI into complex technology ecosystems.

As Fedustria prepares for its annual general meeting on 23 April 2024, the federation highlights tough market conditions driven by soaring energy prices and high labour costs across Belgium’s textile, wood, and furniture industries. With a leadership handover and a focus on innovation, regulatory reform, and industrial competitiveness, Fedustria aims to steer its sectors through ongoing economic challenges.

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has enhanced its accreditation criteria, requiring members to meet stricter standards in quality, safety, environmental management, and regulatory compliance. New measures include mandatory ISO certifications, verified product efficacy claims, and ethical audits by 2025 to ensure transparency and sustainability.

AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri highlights challenges and opportunities in India's apparel export sector, focusing on cost competitiveness, market diversification, skill development, sustainability initiatives, and government schemes aimed at boosting exports to achieve $100 billion textile target by 2030.

The IEC and IEEE partner with corporations like Huawei to develop standards that promote sustainability, energy efficiency and digitalisation in the power sector, accelerating the shift towards smarter, greener energy systems worldwide.

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) celebrated milestones in early 2025 by hosting the inaugural Best Sommelier competition and introducing international ASI certification exams in India, supported by prestigious global partnerships to boost local talent and standards in wine and hospitality sectors.

The Institute of Product Leadership introduces a three-month International Certificate in AI Product Management starting June 2025, focusing on practical AI skills in product development, ethical oversight, and career support, designed for professionals without prior coding experience.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) offers Australian SME owners vital community support, mentorship, and business development programs like EO Accelerator, helping members achieve growth rates far exceeding the national average while promoting personal well-being and leadership development.

The Open Property Data Association has added Novus Strategy & Consulting, Armalytix, Survey Shack, and Openproperty to its network, aiming to enhance digital integration and transparency in property transactions and accelerate innovation across the mortgage and property sectors.

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has renewed its associate membership with the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA), strengthening collaboration in the regional accounting sector. Joscel Delos Cielos is appointed IMA delegate, enhancing thought leadership and professional engagement across member countries.

The International Trademark Association's 2024 report highlights how misleading or underreported ESG claims impact brand value. Transparent communication is vital as 82% of products lack clear sustainability messaging, urging brands to adopt best practices amid evolving global regulations.

Over 2,000 legal professionals gathered at the Asia Pacific Legal Congress 2025, where key legal leaders addressed evolving challenges, signed cross-border partnership agreements, and discussed innovation, regulatory shifts, and capacity building in the regional in-house legal community.

At ISS Europe 2025, leaders highlighted Poland’s growing semiconductor role, emphasising cross-border collaboration, talent development, supply chain resilience, and strategic investments as essential to Europe's competitiveness and innovation in the semiconductor sector.

The Asia Pacific Legal Congress 2025, held in Singapore, brought together leading legal professionals and institutional leaders to discuss the impact of geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts on the in-house legal community, featuring keynotes from senior government and industry figures and highlighting regional collaboration through new partnership agreements.

The CISAC European Regional Congress will convene over 140 experts, including Netflix and Meta, on 29–30 April. The event focuses on AI’s impact on authors’ rights, fair licensing, and the future of copyright amidst digital transformation in creative industries.

In a key step towards enhancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, the ACCA and Astana International Financial Centre Green Finance Centre hosted a seminar in Kazakhstan focusing on the International Sustainability Standards Board’s global sustainability frameworks, drawing regulators and business leaders from across Central Asia.

Hanover, Germany, will welcome the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2027, in September at the Messegelände Hannover venue, marking the event’s return to the city after more than 30 years.

The Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions (ACEMPI) held its annual general meeting to review past achievements, including new educational resources and regulatory engagement, while outlining ambitious plans for 2025 to strengthen its role in the payments sector.