The Asia Pacific Society of Association Executives (APSAE) has entered into a knowledge partnership with the Union of International Associations (UIA) ahead of its official launch in July 2026.
The partnership was announced as APSAE prepares to launch the inaugural APSAE Summit 2026, which will take place on July 24 to 25 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
According to the organisations, the agreement will support collaboration, knowledge-sharing and stronger links between association leaders in Asia-Pacific and the wider international association community.
Founded in Brussels in 1907, UIA is an independent non-profit organisation that maintains databases and research resources on international associations, meetings and civil society organisations. APSAE, meanwhile, describes itself as a regional platform for association leaders, partners and knowledge institutions across Asia-Pacific.
The organisations said the partnership will provide opportunities for greater exchange of information and expertise while supporting the development of the association sector in the region.
Prasant Saha, president of APSAE, said the partnership with UIA would help strengthen connections between regional and international association communities, while supporting the development of a more connected association ecosystem across Asia-Pacific.
Cyril Ritchie, president of UIA, added: “We see significant potential in the Asia-Pacific region, and APSAE represents an important platform for bringing leaders together, strengthening collaboration, and advancing the role of associations in addressing regional and global challenges.”
