The Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) will convene association leaders from across the country at the 14th PCAAE Associations Summit (AS14) on Nov. 24, 2026, at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), focusing on how associations can remain relevant, resilient, and impactful in a rapidly changing environment.
With the theme “Next-Generation Associations: Harnessing Community, AI, and Sustainable Impact,” the one-day Summit will bring together association presidents, board members, executives, government partners, and stakeholders for a strategic discussion on leadership, governance, and sustainability in the association sector.
AS14 builds on the organization’s long-standing advocacy for good governance, professional management, and multi-sector collaboration. Over the years, PCAAE Summits have addressed issues such as board leadership, institutional credibility, and the evolving public role of associations.
The Summit program will open with two high-level plenary sessions.
The first is the Tourism Promotions Board’s session to help associations on how they can partner more strategically with TPB by understanding the importance of bidding for international conferences.
The second will examine the forces reshaping associations today, followed by spotlight presentations on three key areas: building associations as communities, the responsible use of artificial intelligence in association management, and sustainability as a leadership and governance imperative.
An afternoon plenary or fireside chat will feature senior leaders sharing experience-based insights on leading associations amid complexity, digital disruption, and heightened stakeholder expectations.
AS14 will conclude with the “ANG SUSI” Awards 2026, PCAAE’s highest recognition honoring associations and leaders who have demonstrated excellence in governance, innovation, and societal impact.
“Associations are increasingly recognized as partners in industry development, workforce upskilling, and national progress,” PCAAE said. “This Summit is about preparing association leaders to meet those expectations with clarity, integrity, and purpose.”
The 14th PCAAE Associations Summit is expected to draw participants from a wide range of sectors, reinforcing the growing role of associations as credible and future-ready institutions in the Philippines.
Supporting organizations and sponsors include the Tourism Promotions Board (TBP) as the main supporting organization, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) as the event venue partner, Platinum Sponsors Members AMS and Mayvin Global, Gold Sponsors Intuto and Gevme, Bronze Sponsors Dulalia Homes and Philippine Franchise Association, and the PhilStar Media Group (Philippine Star and BusinessWorld) as the Print & Digital News Media Partner.
About the Organizer and Main Supporting Organization
The Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) is the country’s premier membership organization for associations and association professionals. Founded in 2013, PCAAE advocates for the growth and sustainability of associations as vital partners in national development and provides a platform for professional development, networking, and recognition.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism that is tasked with marketing and promoting the Philippines domestically and internationally as a world-class tourist and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) destination.
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