Who We Are
AC Forum is the only peer-to-peer association established exclusively by and for 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.
The aim of AC Forum is to advance association leadership and management. AC Forum provides a platform for exchange of knowledge, expertise, and experiences amongst association peers facing comparable opportunities and challenges in the association industry. It provides its members with a variety of opportunities to network, exchange, and learn in environments that are confidential, trusting, and free from commercial influence.
Membership is open to self-managed, not-for-profit associations that represent a particular profession or field and that host conferences with over 1,000 participants. AC Forum supports a community working for the benefit of professionals and the sectors they represent and serve.
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
Community
- We are a connected engaged community where every member is valued
- We facilitate connections
- We recognise and support the needs of different segments
Collaboration
- We are open to the benefits of working with others
- We seek collaborative advantage
- We recognise impact builds from connections
Accountability
- We are transparent and responsible for our actions
- We encourage and respond to feedback
- We model good governance
Our Strategic Objectives
Objective I
Deliver valuable, meaningful education
Objective II
Advance excellence in association leadership
Objective III
Facilitate thought leadership, advocacy, and influence for impact
Objective IV
Build a sustainable inclusive organisation
