International World Games Association grants membership to chess federation FIDE becomes IWGA's 40th member federation at the Annual General Meeting in Lausanne. Development & Services
International Powered Access Federation Summit and IAPAs 2026 land in Istanbul Powered access industry gathered in Istanbul for two days of awards and learning. Associations' Events
IFSW co-hosts UN side event on financing health and resilience in conflict Hybrid event brings frontline lessons to the UN financing for development conversation. Associations' Events
IBSA launches Europe to Africa Mentorship and Partnership Programme European blind sports bodies will mentor African federations under a new IBSA initiative. Development & Services
ISACA launches Advanced in AI Risk certification for IT risk professionals New AAIR credential helps risk professionals govern, assess, and manage AI risk at scale. Development & Services
Association of International Footballers launches as new global player union AIF claims to represent over 30,000 active footballers and will attend FIFA Congress. Development & Services
European Federation of Chemical Engineering names 2026 Travel Grant winners Three early-career engineers win funded passage to ESCAPE 36 and MIXING 18 events. Development & Services
Czech Republic joins the European Speleological Federation FSE General Assembly unanimously welcomes the Czech caving community as the newest member. Community engagement
EUA Leadership Development Programme cohort meets in Istanbul Second cohort gathers at Yeditepe University to discuss change and policy context. Associations' Events
EASPD launches EUFunds4Social Coalition at the European Parliament Cross-sector coalition rallies for stronger social funding in next EU budget cycle. Community engagement
European Driving Schools Association signs European Wellbeing Pledge EFA partners with Ewellin to bring driver wellbeing into the classroom from day one. Community engagement
Civil Society Europe joins new EU Civil Society Platform The Brussels federation steps into the platform, shaping civil society's voice in EU policymaking. Community engagement
Local Government Association launches 2026/27 Sector Support Programme Government-funded offer brings new help on workforce reform and political transition. Development & Services
British Footwear Association names Ian Cartwright as new Chief Executive Industry veteran takes the helm in May after senior roles across the UK footwear sector. Job Moves
BioIndustry Association reflects on inaugural BioSolutions UK conference 200 innovators and 29 investors gathered for a new biotech and chemistry showcase. Associations' Events
CIPD appoints Neil Carberry as new Chief Executive Officer New leader to take helm in September after fourteen years under Peter Cheese. Job Moves
Royal Entomological Society launches Big Give Earth Raise campaign for insects Match-funding push grows flagship public engagement event, Insect Week 2026. Community engagement
Royal College of Pathologists Celtic Nations Summit 2026 highlights challenges Cross-nation summit examines workforce, technology, and recovery priorities for UK pathology. Associations' Events
World Nuclear Association opens World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2026 in Monaco Flagship conference co-organised with Nuclear Energy Institute gathers senior fuel cycle leaders. Associations' Events
ACE launches 2026 CEO Masterclass series with Nous Group New leadership programme launches for public and not-for-profit chief executives. Development & Services
