Society of Association Executives launches Empowering Associations in India
Inauguration
A movement designed to empower associations, amplify leadership, and catalyse global collaboration by uniting changemakers, thought leaders, and institutions across every industry.
The Society of Association Executives (SAE) officially launched on October 25, 2025, at the Hilton, Embassy Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru, a landmark moment that transforms India's association landscape.
This initiative emerges from a collaboration between GConvene, led by Kalpana Uberoi, and International Association Management expert Gregg H Talley, who brings decades of global best practices to India's dynamic association sector. Serving as strategic advisors, TMG and GConvene will guide SAE’s mission to elevate standards and drive impactful growth for associations nationwide.
Speaking at this historic gathering, Dr. Ramesh S. Bilimagga, President of SAE, delivered a powerful message on the transformative potential of association-led collaboration: "Strong associations don't just serve industries, they reshape them. They do not just support communities, they elevate them. And they don't just strengthen nations; they define their future."
Dr. Ishwar Gilada, General Secretary, reinforced this vision by emphasising SAE's role as the critical bridge linking India's associations with the global community, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for shared learning, advocacy, and innovation that transcend borders.
Talley said “the timing of SAE launch could not be more strategic. With over 10 million associations worldwide driving economic progress, India stands at the epicentre of this global movement”.
Kalpana Uberoi said, “SAE's strategic alignment with the world's most influential association bodies: the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), European Society of Association Executives (ESAE), and African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) signify India's emergence as a global leader in association excellence”.
