The Union of International Associations (UIA) has unveiled its 65th International Meetings Statistics Report, offering a detailed look into the landscape of international association meetings for 2023. This comprehensive report, which draws from the UIA’s extensive database, provides crucial insights into how association life is adapting in the post-pandemic era.

Covering meetings held globally in 2023, the report not only highlights recent trends but also examines data from the past two decades, spanning from 2004 to 2023. This long-term perspective allows for a nuanced understanding of the shifts and developments in international meeting patterns, reflecting the broader impacts of the pandemic on global association activities.

Number of international association meetings, 2001-2023 by year, are shown below.

The UIA’s International Meetings Statistics Report contains information on:

• Number of meetings per city and per country
• Top 100 rankings for the previous year
• Top 30 rankings over a twenty-year period
• Trends in participant numbers and meeting dates
• Trends in meeting size
• Trends in meeting duration
• Historical overviews

At present, the report is available exclusively to UIA Associate Members under embargo, with plans to release it to the public in September 2024.

About UIA

Established in 1907 in Brussels, the UIA is the world’s oldest and most extensive source of information on global civil society. The organization is a key repository of data on international associations and their meetings, providing valuable resources and insights for stakeholders worldwide. For more details, visit UIA’s website.

About 2024 UIA Associations Round Tables

The Union of International Associations (UIA) is set to host its 18th Round Table Europe on November 14-15, 2024, in the city of Florence. This event is a premier opportunity for international associations to engage in valuable networking and practical learning.

UIA Round Tables are designed to foster an environment where professionals from various international associations can connect, share insights, and collaborate. Attendees will benefit from a dynamic program that emphasizes experiential learning and the exchange of best practices. The event serves as a forum for discussing common challenges and exploring innovative solutions to enhance organizational operations.

The upcoming Round Table in Florence promises to be a notable gathering, offering participants a chance to meet peers from across the sector and gain practical knowledge that can be directly applied to their own organizations. With a focus on networking and shared learning, the Round Table aims to equip attendees with tools and strategies to improve their organizational effectiveness and navigate the evolving landscape of international associations. For more information on the event and to register, visit the UIA website: The UIA Round Tables.

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