Welcome to Boardroom NewsletterAnother newsletter packed with insights: from our report on the European Association Summit in Brussels to the rise of CO₂ budgets in academia—here’s our latest food for thought. And if you missed it, you can download the latest issue of Boardroom here. ❤ ![]() European Association Summit 2025: Association Excellence Amid DisruptionOrganised by ESAE, the EAS gathered a cross-section of European association professionals under the theme “Association Excellence in a Shifting Society.” ![]() Access granted to all at ICC SydneyAs DEI are becoming not only moral causes but strategic essentials for the global events sector, International Convention Centre Sydney is defining what inclusive excellence looks like. ![]() CO₂ Budgets & the Future of Academic EventsMickael Benaim, Associate Director & Head of Research at SFA Connect, explores how CO₂ emission budgets are reshaping academic travel, conference formats, and institutional sustainability strategies. ![]() Living Well, Meeting Better in ZurichZurich’s blend of pristine public spaces, efficient infrastructure, and cultural sophistication makes it not only an enviable place to live, but also a compelling destination for international congresses |