Resilience can be learned and build over time. The more we cultivate it, the further we move away from burnout.

This workshop is grounded in solid, up-to-date neuroscientific research and is designed to help you gain greater control over your mental states.

It unfolds across three focused sessions:

1. Power Up - Using the body to build resilience
2. Preparing for the Future - Managing stress and increasing efficiency at work
3. Let it Go - Disengaging from harmful thoughts

Stefania de Vito is a psychologist and science communicator with a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and an AFHEA qualification in teaching and learning support. With ten years of academic teaching and research – focused on memory, attention, and future thinking – she now brings her scientific expertise and communication skills to Congrex, where she serves as Marketing and Communications Manager.

Time to catch up with old and new association peers

The workshop will be designed to equip European and international associations and non-profit organisations with the knowledge and tools necessary to strategically navigate their digital ecosystem and self-determine their social media presence in an increasingly complex and politicised world.

Given the current global landscape, non-profits face unprecedented pressure from stakeholders to justify their social media platform choices and proactively manage their digital presence amidst external pressures and international political sensitivities. This workshop directly addresses this critical need and aims to provide guidance for non-profits to make strategic choices that suit their organisational goals best.

Aligning with GIAF’s mission to empower non-profits to tackle common challenges and achieve greater impact, the workshop aims to provide attendees with actionable insights and practical tools to enhance their social media strategies and navigate the complexities of the digital world. The interactive workshop will empower participants to:

1. Understand the evolving social media landscape; 

2. Follow a strategic framework for social media decision-making;

3. Navigate politically sensitive issues effectively and strategically;

4. Optimise their digital ecosystem.

The workshop will include the following key themes/elements:

• Assessing the current social media landscape to identify key challenges and opportunities for non-profits.

• Establishing a clear foundation for decision-making and a strategic social media framework.

• Navigating politically sensitive issues, best practices for crisis communication and reputation management.

• Case studies and interactive exercises: applying the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.

Take your presentation skills to the next level

with this practical session designed specifically for nonprofit professionals. This session will provide essential techniques to help you captivate and inspire your audience at congresses, workshops, executive committee meetings and beyond. Whether you’re presenting data, sharing key insights, or telling your organisation’s story, this session will equip you with the tools to deliver your message confidently and effectively.

Naomi is a strategic communications specialist with a soft spot for nonprofits and a firm belief that good storytelling can move mountains (or at least boost engagement metrics). With a background in broadcast journalism and over a decade in comms roles zigzagging from international banking to global health research—Naomi now leads marketing and communications for ECTRIMS, Europe’s largest MS research organisation, where she creates congress campaigns, crafts speeches and produces everything from legacy films to podcasts.

A Chicago-native and certified digital marketing professional, Naomi is known for keeping herself (sometimes too) busy in her work. She is also a workshop trainer, a crisis comms whisperer, and a believer that a strong message and an equally strong coffee can fix most things.