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5th edition of the

GENEVA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (GIAF)

 

Gathering representatives of international and European Associations, Non-Profits, Federations, Societies, NGOs and Universities, GIAF aims at establishing an international leading platform and knowledge sharing event in one of the world’s flagship host destinations for professional associations and non-profit organizations. 

GIAF’s primary mission is to bring together the Geneva-based and international / European associations and non-profit organizations to provide knowledge transfer, to enable peer-to-peer exchange, to share best practices and to design joint initiatives to tackle common challenges, to help achieve better results and greater impact.

Geneva is an institutional and scientific hub and a central location for international diplomacy, scientific research and innovation and professional expertise gathering. The city’s unique ecosystem of public, private, non-profit and academic players provides a fertile ground for fostering an impactful dialogue and expertise sharing. Building a community amongst Geneva-based international and European associations and non-profit organizations is one of the essence of GIAF.

At GIAF, we discuss the ,how to’ and bring the discussion on developments to the next level.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

GIAF is accessible to all type of Associations, Federations, Societies and NGOs at all levels (C-level to junior association professionals), GIAF partners and supporters. 

Note to suppliers: GIAF is an educational event and is not a supplier matching event. GIAF is accessible to partners and supporters. If you or your organization wishes to become a GIAF partner or supporter, please contact jenny@associationworld.eu .

 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GIAF PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

 

 

 

 

Details

Start: 27 November 2025
13:00
End: 28 November 2025
16:00
GIAF / ASSOCIATIONWORLD

Geneva Marriott Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland


1216 Genève GE
Switzerland

PARTNERS

Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau

MIDDLE EAST DESTINATION PARTNER

Barcelona Convention Bureau

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER
  • www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com
  • Barcelona Convention Bureau

    Explore Barcelona Convention Bureau

    Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) is a specialized Turisme de Barcelona programme aimed at promoting the city as a venue for conferences, conventions and incentive travel, as well as offering free and neutral advisory services for professionals interested in organizing a meeting in Barcelona.

    Founded in 1983, BCB was a pioneer in this field in Spain. All these years of work have given us in-depth knowledge of the city, creating close working relationships with companies in the meetings industry.

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Basel Convention Bureau

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER
  • www.basel.com
  • Basel Convention Bureau

    Basel offers the best conditions for meetings, conferences and other events. Its central location, first-class transport connections, modern infrastructure and the compactness of the city make Basel one of the most attractive cities for exhibitions and conferences in the heart of Europe.

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Tourisme Montreal

NORTH AMERICA DESTINATION PARTNER
  • apropos.mtl.org
  • Tourisme Montreal

    BIAF is supported and in partnership with

    Tourisme / Business Events Montreal: https://apropos.mtl.org/en

    Palais des congrès de Montréal: https://congresmtl.com/en/

    Montreal International: https://www.montrealinternational.com/en/

    Tourisme Montréal: Uniting the local tourism industry

    Tourisme Montréal is a private, non-profit organization that works to position Montréal as one of the most attractive cities in North America, recognized around the world for being an open, exciting and creative destination. The organization leads innovative tourist welcome strategies with a twofold objective: ensuring that visitors enjoy a high-quality experience and maximizing the economic benefits of tourism. Uniting more than 900 tourism industry stakeholders, Tourisme Montréal plays a leading role in the management and development of Montréal’s tourism offer and makes recommendations on issues with regard to the city’s economic, urban and cultural development. The organization’s mandate includes: 

    Maximizing the economic benefits of tourism
    Tourisme Montréal creates business opportunities for its members and partners with a view to maximizing the economic spinoffs of tourism for the whole city. The organization develops market-specific business intelligence to better target tourist segments, develop new markets and create connections around the world.

    Developing and deploying innovative tourist welcome strategies
    Tourisme Montréal leads local efforts to develop tourist welcome strategies that create an unforgettable experience for visitors. Our responsibilities include managing a tourist information office and educating the tourism industry on the importance of offering an outstanding welcome. 
    In line with these aims, the organization launched the “Montréal vous accueille” project, displaying the BONJOUR signature at all of the city’s points of entry and tourist attractions. The goal of this initiative is to rally tourism professionals around a shared greeting strategy and provide a unified visual that showcases the city’s dominant language and warm personality.

    Managing and developing the tourism offer
    Tourisme Montréal plays a leading role in the management and development of Montréal’s tourism offer, ensuring alignment with industry trends. It also makes recommendations on issues surrounding the city’s economic, urban and cultural development. Its goal is to enhance Montréal’s appeal during all four seasons and to highlight the destination’s unique personality. 

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Vienna Convention Bureau

EUROPE DESTINATION PARTNER

Messe and Congress Center Basel

EUROPEAN VENUE PARTNER
  • www.messe-basel.com
  • Messe and Congress Center Basel

    The event venue in the heart of the city

    The Messe and Congress Center Basel is located in the heart of MesseQuartier Basel – in close proximity to France and Germany, and thus closely connected with Europe.

    Are you looking for a suitable venue for your event? With five generously-dimensioned halls and 25 modern conference rooms, we have the right infrastructure for all kinds of occasions. We will be happy to support you in planning and staging visitor-friendly trade fairs, network-promoting congresses, specialist conferences, corporate events and events for the public at large.

    With over 100 years’ experience as an exhibition and event organiser and having staged numerous trade fairs of our own, we know what it takes to make a successful event. And we will be happy to share this know-how with you. We pay attention to sustainability in everything we do. With our direct links to public transport, local and seasonal catering choices and the use of renewable energy, we make it easy for you to opt for environmentally-friendly solutions.

    Our exhibition venue is within walking distance of Basel city centre and optimally integrated in the city’s urban infrastructure. This way, your guests and visitors know they are in good hands at all times.

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EVENT PARTNERS

Congrex Switzerland

EVENT PARTNER
  • congrex.com
  • Congrex Switzerland

    As a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), Congrex Switzerland organises and manages conferences and events all over the world. Services provided are modular and scalable for events of all sizes. Creating flexible and integrated solutions to handle strategic and logistical challenges for associations, companies and government agencies. 

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ASSOCIATIONWORLD

EVENT PARTNER