Associations Spotlight

The rebranded Bathroom Association launched at InstallerSHOW 2025 to unify the UK bathroom sector with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.

The ACA promotes creativity and professional development in marketing through initiatives like GenEra, Women in Leadership, Effie Academy, and an AI forum, emphasizing inclusive growth and responsible innovation amidst rapid AI integration.

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has appointed Kris Fumberger as Executive Director of Product Solutions to enhance digital transformation and expand its IS Rating Scheme.

Simon Michaelides, a marketing executive with 27 years of experience, is the interim director general of UK advertisers' trade body ISBA, succeeding Phil Smith, who is stepping down in mid-2025 to focus on the cross-media measurement initiative, Origin.

The Managed Funds Association has appointed Nicolò Bertoncello as Vice President, Head of EU Government Affairs, to lead its Brussels advocacy during EU capital markets regulation reform.

The 2025 Global Shrimp Forum in Utrecht this September features 110+ experts, focuses on technology and sustainable finance, and launches a key emissions report emphasizing diversity and green claims in the shrimp sector.

The VDVO Congress 2025 on September 4 at Maritim Hotel Bonn unites experts like Gunar Bergemann and Karl-Heinz Land to revitalize the events sector through insights on AI, sustainability, and Generation Z.

At the 2025 Broadband Development Congress in Shanghai, the World Broadband Association highlighted AI's role in enhancing network efficiency and fostering global collaboration.

Cape Town International Airport reached 3 million international passengers in 2024, improving access for the 30th IAPD Congress. Airlines boosted flight frequencies, highlighting the city as a top destination for business and leisure.

The Independent Media Agencies of Australia's first Sound-Byte conference in Sydney highlighted the growing audio sector, showcasing industry leaders and tools like CRA Audio ID, with rising audio advertising revenue in digital radio and podcasts.