New markets, new challenges, new skills:
Growing our profession in Europe

ESAE Annual Congress, Exhibition and Dinner
The Sheraton Hotel, Brussels
16-17 January 2008 | Brussels | Belgium

John Graham
CEO, ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership, USA, talked about ASAE’s focus, membership and priorities – setting a healthy example of a forward-moving association – a framework for discussion.
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Rachel Barlow
Vice President, Kellen Europe, Belgium, offered a comprehensive overview of the complexities of European lobbying and how individual associations can ensure their voices are heard through a combination of individual and partnered approaches.
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Christoph Raudonat
Executive Director, Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats /International
Association of Young Lawyers, Belgium, reviewed the challenges and triumphs of a global association focusing on a demanding and young membership base.
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Pablo Serrano
General Secretary, ASPACK - Spanish Carton Makers Association and Director, Korazza Ejecutivos, Spain, contributed to a panel discussion on the future role of European associations.

John Wilkinson
President, Institute of Association Management, led the panel discussion on the future of European associations.

Gerard Legris
Head of Unit responsible for Transparency, Relations with Stakeholders and External Organisations, European Commission, focused on the role of the new register for lobbyists – and how European associations can benefit and be involved.

Luc Maene
President, ESAE and Director General, International Fertilizer Association, France, led the discussion and gave structure and talking points to the day.