Kellen News
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Stephanie Fraiman
212.297.2129
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Kellen Europe and the American Society of Association Executives
to Host Free Conference "Europe Today: What Associations Need to Know"
Political Advisers and European Executives Will Discuss What US Associations Need to Know
Concerning Political Changes in the European Union
Washington, DC (October 29, 2009) –The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Center for Association Leadership in collaboration with Kellen Company will hold the 2009 Europe Today: What Associations Need to Know Conference on Friday, November 13, at the ASAE & The Center Building, in Washington, D.C.
Associations seeking advice and knowledge on the important changes in the European Union are invited to attend this conference free of charge. The conference will highlight the evolving political climate in the European Union and how new policies and government will affect US associations.
Discussions will focus on European Parliament elections, the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and the changes in working relationships with the current Obama administration. An audio conference will be available for those who are unable to attend.
“Many changes are taking place in the European institutions which will have an effect on the new initiatives launched at the European level. Associations that have a presence in Europe or those that wish to be more active, need to be informed about the future priorities of the EU, at the political and legislative levels,” said Maria Teresa Scardigli, vice president, Kellen Europe in Brussels.
Scheduled speakers include: Kathryn Hauser, US executive director, Trans Atlantic Business Dialogue, Seppo Nurmi, deputy head of trade section, Delegation of the European Commission and Maria Teresa Scardigli, vice president, Kellen Europe.
What: 2009 Europe Today: What Associations Need to Know Conference
When: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 10:00am to 12:00pm (Conference) – 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Lunch)
Where: ASAE & The Center Building, 1575 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 (or via audio conference)
Cost: Free (includes complimentary lunch)
Registration: Space is limited - register online via http://www.asaecenter.com/ProgramsEvents/EventDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=44777
About Kellen Company
Kellen Company currently serves more than 100 client associations representing over 10,000 companies from its five offices worldwide. Among the services Kellen offers are association management, government affairs, public relations, strategic advice, meetings management, creative communications and Web site development and marketing. Kellen Company is the premier global association management firm with offices and representation in the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia. For more information, visit www.kelleneurope.com and/or www.kellencompany.com.
About ASAE: ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are two organizations linked together by a common belief and a common passion. We believe associations have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help association professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance. We do this by nurturing a community of really smart, creative, and interesting people - our members. In short, we connect great ideas and great people. www.asaecenter.org