Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for bridging education and industry last year, the Irish Aviation Students Association was shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its strategic approach to connecting aspiring aviation professionals with sector leaders through structured networking and career development initiatives. The association's comprehensive programming addressed critical workforce pipeline challenges within Ireland's aviation sector, creating direct pathways between academic training and industry employment whilst fostering mentorship relationships that accelerate professional readiness and reduce early-career attrition in a highly specialised field.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ACORD's 2025 Member Report reveals deepened engagement and digital-first momentum across 36,000+ organisations in 100+ countries, offering associations a powerful model for standards leadership, member education, and industry-wide collaboration.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

French geothermal and energy associations create a working group to promote industrial geothermal energy use. The initiative shows how professional associations collaborate to advance technology adoption and decarbonisation through technical knowledge exchange.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Event Supplier and Services Association appoints Air Business as its strategic partner for 2026. The partnership shows how industry associations collaborate with service providers to advance sustainability standards and operational efficiency.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Football Association of Ireland launches a new online learning management system for coaches and volunteers. The platform shows how sports associations digitise training delivery and streamline compliance requirements.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club gains Professional Golfers Association training establishment status, becoming Ireland's second PGA hub. The designation shows how professional associations expand training infrastructure through accredited partner facilities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish Medtech appoints LUMA Vision founder Fionn Lahart as association chair. The appointment shows how industry associations leverage entrepreneurial leadership to advance sector strategy and founder support initiatives.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for its digital transformation last year, the Public Relations and Communications Association was shortlisted for Best Publication at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for launching a comprehensive digital hub that enhanced member engagement and elevated visibility for Ireland's PR industry. The platform addressed fragmentation in how the sector communicated its value to stakeholders, consolidating professional showcases, educational resources, and industry recognition programmes into a unified digital ecosystem that positions public relations as a strategic business function rather than a peripheral communications activity.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

OpenAI research shows 89% of Irish SME leaders now use AI, reclaiming 5.3 hours weekly. Irish associations and institutes have a defining opportunity to lead member capability-building and close the confidence gap holding adoption back.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Thai Exhibition Association unveils its strategic roadmap for Thailand's MICE industry for 2026-2027. The initiative shows how industry associations advance sector development through strategic planning and annual flagship events.