Who We Are
AC Forum is the only association established exclusively for and by self-managed associations.
The beginnings of AC Forum date back to 1999. Three prominent medical associations decided to meet on a regular basis to exchange ideas and experiences, and establish common targets. Since then, AC Forum has grown into an established not-for-profit association that inspires and encourages its members to achieve excellence.
Members are associations aiming for excellence in association management. Membership is open to self-managed, non-profit, supranational associations. To ensure a fruitful and open exchange of information, membership is subject to various organisational criteria. AC Forum supports a community working for the benefit of professionals and the sectors they represent and serve.
Through peer to peer sharing of good practice and expanding thinking, in a confidential environment, members are engaged to exchange knowledge to advance association leadership and conference management.
Everything we do is guided by our values – integrity, inclusivity, community, collaboration, accountability.
Our Mission
To be the pre-eminent platform for international associations, supporting a dynamic community and inspiring innovation and excellence in leadership and impact
Our Vision
Associations as driving forces of societal progress, envisioning and crafting a progressive future
Our Values
Integrity
- We build trusting relationships
- We create safe spaces for honest discussions
- We are respectful and reflective
Inclusivity
- We embrace the diversity of our members
- We intentionally act with diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do
- We support each other
Collaboration
- We are open to the benefits of working with others
- We seek collaborative advantage
- We recognise impact builds from connections
Community
- We are a connected engaged community where every member is valued
- We facilitate connections
- We recognise and support the needs of different segments
Accountability
- We are transparent and responsible for our actions
- We encourage and respond to feedback
- We model good governance
Our Purposes & Goals
Deliver valuable, meaningful education, utilising expertise from among our members and from external experts.
Lead the way for associations driving innovation and excellence in leadership for impact.
Provide members with a variety of opportunities to network and exchange experiences in environments that are confidential, trusting, and free from commercial influence.
Serve as a platform for communication and networking amongst association staff in relation to association management and related activities.
Enable the exchange of information between members.
Increase the level of professionalism, in-house knowledge, and expertise available within associations and for association staff in association management.
Contribute and work towards better organised associations.
