BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Makassar:20250901T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Makassar:20250901T090000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070108Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/in-person-cpf-assessment-event-bali/ SUMMARY:In-Person CPF assessment event - Bali DESCRIPTION:Applications close on 1 July 2025.\n\nThe event start and fin ish times will be confirmed closer to the event.\n\nFor more information a nd to download the application package\, visit Become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator\n\nFor information about fees\, visit IAF Certi fication Fees \n\nFor online events\, see CPF online assessment technica l information\n\nTo express interest in this event\, email certification@ iaf-world.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /In-Person-Bali-Event.png CATEGORIES:CPF Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Makassar:20250902T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Makassar:20250902T090000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070120Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/in-person-cpf-assessment-event-bali-2/ SUMMARY:In-Person CPF assessment event - Bali DESCRIPTION:Applications close on 1 July 2025.\n\nThe event start and fin ish times will be confirmed closer to the event.\n\nFor more information a nd to download the application package\, visit Become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator\n\nFor information about fees\, visit IAF Certi fication Fees \n\nFor online events\, see CPF online assessment technica l information\n\nTo express interest in this event\, email certification@ iaf-world.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /In-Person-Bali-Event.png CATEGORIES:CPF Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Makassar:20250903T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Makassar:20250904T180000 DTSTAMP:20250902T053437Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/24th-iaf-asia-regional-conference/ SUMMARY:24th IAF Asia Regional Conference DESCRIPTION:\nRegion: Asia\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to the  24th IAF Asia Regional Conference\, set to take place in the beautiful s urroundings of Sanur\, Bali\, Indonesia\,  3-4 September\, 2025.\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Facilitation for Hope”\, aims to address the challe nges of a world in poly-crisis—climate change\, resource scarcity\, ineq uality\, conflicts\, technology gap—and explore how facilitation can hel p us shape a compassionate\, connected\, and flourishing future together.\ n\nDive deep into facilitation practices through concurrent sessions and d iscussions focused on shaping a hopeful future. Discover how facilitation can address global challenges and build pathways for compassionate\, colle ctive solutions.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nThank you for your enthusias m in grabbing early birds tickets for IAF Asia Conference in Sanur\, Ba li on 3 - 4 September 2025. The early bird tickets were sold out in a few hours. We received lots of request to add more early bird tickets. We listened to your feedback!\n\nLimited early bird seats will open on Tues day\, 24 June at 6.00pm GMT+7. First come first serve. If you are an I AF member\, ensure you have the last 5 digit of your membership id.\n\nFor more information and to grab your ticket\, please visit our page here.  \n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\nLet’s come together to celebrate and harne ss the power of facilitation!\n\nFor inquiries regarding the conference\,  please contact asiaconference2025@iaf-id.org\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Asia-Conference-2025.png CATEGORIES:Conference Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T144500 DTSTAMP:20250902T063741Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/monthly-meeting-by-the-iaf-artificial-int elligence-ai-sig/ SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: by the IAF Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG DESCRIPTION:\nChapter:\n\nAI (Artificial Intelligence)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to join a friendly chat about AI in facilitation? Can you find about 45 minu tes at 14:00 BST on the first Thursday on any particular month?\n\nCome a nd meet the IAF's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group ( SIG) as we discuss our recent AI experiences and revelations - it would b e great to see you and answer your questions.\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /September.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070148Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/sessionlab-x-iaf-new-learning-showcase-on line/ SUMMARY:SessionLab x IAF: New learning showcase! (Online) DESCRIPTION:Are you new to facilitation or looking to sharpen your skills? Join us for a free Live Showcase in partnership with SessionLab on 9 September 2026.\n\nThis special online event will introduce new learning m odules focused on core facilitation competencies\, session design\, and ot her essential skills that are valuable for both early-career and experienc ed facilitators.\n\n \;\n\nTo make it easy to join from anywhere\, we are offering two live sessions:\n\nSession1: 8:00 AM EST (5:00 AM PST | 1 :00 PM BST London | 2:00 PM CEST Central Europe | 5:30 PM IST India | 8:00 PM SGT Singapore | 10:00 PM AEST Sydney)   \n\nSession 2: 3:00 PM EST  (12:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM BST London | 9:00 PM CEST Central Europe | 12:30 A M IST India | 10 September 3:00 AM SGT Singapore | 10 September 5:00 AM A EST Sydney)\n\n \;\n\nThe event is open to both IAF members and non-m embers\, so feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues who are eager to learn more about facilitation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /sessionlabxiaf.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000 DTSTAMP:20250909T162008Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/sessionlab-x-iaf-new-learning-showcase-on line-2/ SUMMARY:SessionLab x IAF: New learning showcase! (Online) DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] \n\nAre you new to facilitation or looking to sharpen your skills? Join us for a free Live Showcase in partnership with SessionLab on 9 Septemb er 2026.\n\nThis special online event will introduce new learning modules focused on core facilitation competencies\, session design\, and other ess ential skills that are valuable for both early-career and experienced faci litators.\n\n \;\n\nTo make it easy to join from anywhere\, we are off ering two live sessions:\n\nSession1: 8:00 AM EST (5:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM BST London | 2:00 PM CEST Central Europe | 5:30 PM IST India | 8:00 PM SGT Singapore | 10:00 PM AEST Sydney)   \n\nSession 2: 3:00 PM EST (12:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM BST London | 9:00 PM CEST Central Europe | 12:30 AM IST India | 10 September 3:00 AM SGT Singapore | 10 September 5:00 AM AEST Syd ney)\n\n \;\n\nThe event is open to both IAF members and non-members\ , so feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues who ar e eager to learn more about facilitation.\n\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][ /et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /sessionlabxiaf.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250911T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250911T133000 DTSTAMP:20250909T225213Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/futurenow-connect-hub-online/ SUMMARY:FutureNow Connect Hub (Online) DESCRIPTION:Ready to recharge your facilitator fuel? ⛽\nJoin us for Conne ct Hub – a virtual space to breathe\, connect\, and grow with your peers .\nFacilitators\, let's be real: our work is about holding space for other s\, but who holds space for us? 🤔\n\nThat’s why we’re opening the d oors to another Connect Hub – your favorite pressure-free zone to connec t with fellow facilitators who just get it. No pretense\, no sales pitch\, just good people and genuine conversations.\n\nWhat can you expect?\n- A warm\, welcoming space where every voice matters.\n- Gentle guidance for n ew facilitators finding their way.\n- Deep\, mutual respect at the heart o f every exchange.\n- The magic that happens when curious\, reflective mind s come together.\n\nThis is for you if you're a:\n→ First-time facilitat or taking those brave first steps.\n→ Seasoned pro looking to pay your w isdom forward.\n→ Human who believes facilitation is about connection fi rst\, everything else second.\n\nCome exactly as you are. Share your exper iences\, ask the "silly" questions\, and leave feeling seen\, supported\, and re-inspired.\n\nRegister now: https://luma.com/i1ouyf8x ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /FutureNow.jpg CATEGORIES:FutureNow,Special Interest Group,Webinars LOCATION:https://luma.com/i1ouyf8x END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20250915T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20250915T180000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070541Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/facilitape-what-if-a-simple-roll-of-tape- could-transform-the-way-you-facilitate-online/ SUMMARY:Facilitape: What if a simple roll of tape could transform the way y ou facilitate? (Online) DESCRIPTION:Bucharest\, Romania\n\nChapter: Romania\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive 1-hour online workshop with Johanna Rosenbusch from Faci litape® – a fresh and creative approach that blends facilitation and t ape art to make workshops more visual\, dynamic\, and engaging.\n\nIn thi s session\, you’ll discover how tape can become a powerful facilitation tool for:\n\n Shaping physical or virtual space\n Visualizing and mappin g processes\n Energizing group interaction\n\nYou’ll leave inspired wit h practical ways to enrich your facilitation practice.\n\nJohanna Rosenbu sch is passionate about transformation\, co-creation\, and designing space s where teams and organizations can flourish. Her energy and creativity ma ke this session a great opportunity to expand your facilitation toolkit an d get a sneak peek of the upcoming Facilitape® One-day Training in Bucha rest on November 6th.\n\nJohanna will guide through the session and will s tay online afterwards to answer questions.\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Romania-Facilitape-September-15-2025.png CATEGORIES:Chapter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20250920T140000 DTSTAMP:20250917T180105Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/workshop-wheels-come-off-saving-the-sessi on-before-it-crashes-online/ SUMMARY:Workshop Wheels Come Off: Saving the Session Before It Crashes (Onl ine) DESCRIPTION:Bogota\n\nRegion: Latino America y el Caribe\n\n\n\nLAC Shine O nline with Maxine Attong: Workshop Wheels Come Off: Saving the Session B efore It Crashes\n\nEven the best facilitators encounter sessions that go off the rails—participants disengage\, tensions rise\, energy drops\, or the group resists. In this dynamic one-hour workshop\, seasoned facilitat or Maxine Attong shares real-world insights and proven strategies to recog nize when a workshop is veering off course—and how to recover with confi dence and clarity. Whether you're leading strategy sessions\, team retreat s\, or training programs\, you’ll leave with practical tools to regain c ontrol\, re-engage your group\, and turn a struggling session into a power ful learning experience. Perfect for facilitators\, trainers\, and team le aders who want to sharpen their skills and show up strong when things don ’t go as planned. Maxine is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator an d Gestalt OD and Leadership Specialist.\n\nLanguage is not a barrier as tr anslation via Zoom will be available.\n\nRegister here!\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /LAC-20-Sept-2025-Shine.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250922T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250922T183000 DTSTAMP:20250917T180209Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/future-now-navigating-neurodiversity-the- 7-lenses-for-inclusive-facilitation/ SUMMARY:Future Now - Navigating Neurodiversity: The 7 Lenses for Inclusive Facilitation (Online) DESCRIPTION:Are your sessions truly inclusive? Do they truly work for al l participants?\n​Let’s fix that! So you can make every session a spa ce where every brain feels welcome.\n​Join us on September 22 @ 5:00pm CEST (11:00 AM–12:30 PM EDT/GMT-4 / 8:00–9:30 AM PDT / 3:00–4:30 PM UTC / 4:00–5:30 PM BST / 8:30–10:00 PM IST) for a hands-on session tha t introduces the 7 Lenses of Inclusive Facilitation — a practical model to help you recognize and respond to different cognitive\, sensory\, and social needs in the room.\n​💥 Why attend?\nBecause inclusivity isn’ t a checkbox — it’s a design choice.\n​You can expect:\n✅ Small-gr oup exercises\n✅ Real stories from our guest\n✅ Strategies you can use  immediately\n​Who’s it for?\nFacilitators\, trainers\, and coaches ( freelance or in-house) who want to lead sessions that feel safer\, more we lcoming\, and genuinely inclusive for neurodivergent participants.\n​You r guide?\nHayley Brackley — Neurodiversity specialist\, TEDx speaker\, facilitator\, and inclusion advocate. Her approach is practical\, empathet ic\, and deeply grounded in lived experience.\n​Let’s raise the bar on what inclusive facilitation really means.\n​See you there!\n— The Fut ure Now Team\n​P.S. Haven’t joined our LinkedIn community yet? Click here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Future-Now-September-Connect-wide-1.png CATEGORIES:FutureNow,Special Interest Group,Webinars LOCATION:https://luma.com/24455hoy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@iaf-world.org DTSTART:20250924T160000Z DTEND:20250924T173000Z DTSTAMP:20250915T164955Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-eme-share-learn-space-around-us-onlin e/ SUMMARY:IAF EME Share & Learn | Space around us (Online) DESCRIPTION:What makes a space feel safe\, open\, and collaborative during facilitation?\nIn this interactive session\, we’ll explore the physical\ , emotional\, and symbolic dimensions of space — and how they shape grou p dynamics\, trust\, and creativity.\nDate and time: 24. September 2025\ , 6pm-7.30pm CET\nLanguage: English\nPlace: Online/Zoom\nFacilitators:  Szilvia Zsargó-QF and Kata Faix- CPF\n\nThis event will take place via Zo om [please register here.] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /EME-SL-Space-around-us-1.png CATEGORIES:EME Region,Webinars LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uHvYUPBGQU60sjonjgKU9g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070636Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/learn-connect-moving-beyond-tools-and-tec hniques-using-theory-to-improve-your-practice-online/ SUMMARY:Learn & Connect | Moving Beyond Tools and Techniques: Using Theory to Improve Your Practice (Online) DESCRIPTION:\nRegion: North America\n\n\n\n\n\nWe rely on facilitation tool s and techniques to help our clients. They are necessary but not sufficien t. To use tools and techniques most effectively\, we need a theory that in tegrates and guides which tools and techniques we use\, and how and when w e use them.\n\nJoin Roger Schwarz in this session as we explore how usin g theory can help you:\n\n design facilitations\n identify in-real time what is happening in the group\n decide where\, when\, and how to interve ne with the group\n avoid the group using you inappropriately to interact with each other\n be more transparent and increase client understanding and commitment\n understand and shift the theory you are currently and un consciously operating from that reduces your effectiveness\, especially in challenging situations\n\nThe session includes practices to experiment wi th the benefits of using theory and ample time for discussion and your que stions. Throughout the session\, we will use the Mutual Learning approach\ , the theory underlying The Skilled Facilitator approach to illustrate how you can improve your practice.\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /NA-Learn-Connect-Roger-Schwarz.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20250926T200000 DTSTAMP:20250923T161205Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/storytelling-in-facilitation-with-speaker -richard-mabala-mwalimu-online/ SUMMARY:Storytelling in Facilitation with speaker\, Richard Mabala-Mwalimu (Online) DESCRIPTION:Storytelling in Facilitation - Working Group IAF - African faci litation method &\; tools.\n\nSpeaker: Richard Mabala - Mwalimu\n\nDate : Friday\, 26th September 2025\nTime: 19:00 - 20:00hrs EAT\n\nThis event w ill take place on Zoom - please click here to register! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Story-Telling-in-Facilitation-Tanzania.png CATEGORIES:Webinars LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CKV3FnGOQYmwja6t14V8Mw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20250929T170000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20250929T180000 DTSTAMP:20250915T163111Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/the-art-of-hosting-what-is-hosting-princi ples-and-practices-part-1-online/ SUMMARY:The Art of Hosting: What is Hosting? Principles and Practices | Par t 1 (Online) DESCRIPTION:Facilitators as you know\, our growth in facilitation is a jour ney. As part of our Professional Development\, we will explore The Art of Hosting: What is Hosting? Principles and Practices. Come experience how ho sting can transform the way we hold space for conversations that truly mat ter.\n\nDate: Monday\, 29th September 2025\nTime: 17:00 WAT Lagos\; 18:00 CET Paris\; 19:00 EAT Nairobi\; 21:30 IST Mumbai\nFacilitated by: Irene Ma weu and Doreen Mutune\n\nThis event will take place on Zoom [please regist er here.] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /AoH1-IreneDoreen-1.png CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Professional Development,Webinars LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kecwrEX_S6GBPTLf1OYH7w END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251002T200000 DTSTAMP:20250924T140710Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-africa-induction-session-online/ SUMMARY:IAF Africa Induction Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:For new and aspiring members in the Africa region to learn more about IAF and how to get involved.\n\nDate: Thursday\, 2 October\, 2025 - 19:00 EAT Nairobi\n\nThis event will take place on Zoom – please click here to register! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /IAF-Africa-Induction-Session-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Africa Region LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IUbwbzBtQo6VYFK3mcHafA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000 DTSTAMP:20250916T140746Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/small-f-facilitation-session-delivery-pos t-session-capture/ SUMMARY:Small-f Facilitation: Session Delivery & Post-Session Capture (Onli ne) DESCRIPTION:*New date* Rescheduled to 8 October\, 2025.\n\nNew York\n\nRegi on: North America\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for session 4 of Small-f Facilitation: Session Delivery &\; Post-Session Capture!\n\nWho is it for? Are you a "small-f" facilitator? Even if it's not in your official job title\, you w ield the magic of facilitation to empower teams and groups within your org anisation.\n\nWhat to expect? \n\n Practical tips: Learn new strategies to improve your small-f facilitation.\n Contextual delivery: Explore ho w to deliver sessions tailored to your unique organisational context and n avigate potential challenges.\n Insider knowledge: Leverage your unique insights to lead impactful sessions that will engage your colleagues\, sta keholders\, and participants.\n Interactive learning: Participate in a h ighly interactive session where you can learn from the experiences of fell ow facilitators.\n\nConnect with fellow small-f facilitators and elevate y our impact within your organisation. Let's make facilitation magic happen! \n\nImportant technology prep: We will be using Zoom for video/audio and Mural (a virtual whiteboard) for this session. If you aren't familiar with Mural\, please watch two minutes of this video (from 13:30 to 15:20) fo r the basics you'll need for the session.\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Small-f-October.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251008T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20251003T005229Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/social-inclusion-facilitators-special-int erest-group-sig-meet-and-greet-session-online/ SUMMARY:Social Inclusion Facilitators - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Meet and Greet Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on Zoom – please click here to reg ister! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /SIF-SIG-Meet-and-Greet-October-2025.png CATEGORIES:Special Interest Group LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oQdna7sAQtiDUaf3aFNTNA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20250923T175226Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-africa-chapter-development-session-on line/ SUMMARY:IAF Africa Chapter Development Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:For members of chapters in the Africa region to come together\, share their experiences and learn from each other as they develop their c hapters.\n\nDate: Thursday\, 9 October\, 2025 – 19:00 EAT Nairobi\n\nThi s event will take place on Zoom – please click here to register! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /IAF-Africa-Chapter-Development-Session.png CATEGORIES:Africa Region LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZDe0QvDhTeasdzBV-JbCqg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T113000 DTSTAMP:20250926T182909Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-scotland-meetup/ SUMMARY:IAF Scotland Meetup - Looking at Facilitation in Conflict or High-S takes Situations (In-person) DESCRIPTION:Looking at Facilitation in Conflict or High-Stakes Situations  – where we will be exploring how facilitators can create safe spaces\, m anage strong emotions\, and guide groups through moments of tension or cha llenge.\n\nLocation: Coffee Saints\, 2a Little King St\, Edinburgh\, Scotl and\, EH1 3AR \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for an IAF Scotland in-person meet up for facilitators and anyone interested in facilitation techniques for n etworking\, learning and mutual support. Whether you're an experienced fac ilitator or just starting out\, this is an opportunity to connect with lik e-minded individuals\, share insights and network in a relaxed setting. No charge just buy a coffee/tea/etc and join us.\n\nMembers of IAF (the Inte rnational Association of Facilitators) and non-members are equally welcome .\n\nInformation about the event:\n\n Networking: connect with fellow fac ilitators and friends over a coffee\n Informal discussions: share experie nces\, best practices\, and challenges in the world of facilitation.\n Co mmunity building: strengthen ties within the facilitation community and ex plore potential collaborations\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /IAF-Scotland-Meetup-13-October.png CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Scotland Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T123000 DTSTAMP:20251014T184012Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/learn-connect-before-workshop-after-the-1 5-overlooked-meeting-types-that-make-or-break-your-facilitation-impact-onl ine/ SUMMARY:Learn & Connect | Before (Workshop) After: The 15 Overlooked Meetin g Types That Make or Break Your Facilitation Impact (Online) DESCRIPTION:Region: North America\nDate: Thursday\, 16 October\, 2025\nTime : 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT | 15:00 - 16:00 UTC\n\n\n\n\nAs professional facil itators\, we pride ourselves on crafting transformative workshop experienc es.\n\nYet workshops represent just one of sixteen critical meeting types that determine organizational success. What about the other fifteen?\n\nIn this dynamic session\, we'll explore the complete Lucid Meetings Taxonomy —a comprehensive framework built on decades of research that identifies the sixteen meeting types essential for team effectiveness. You'll discove r how each meeting type serves distinct organizational functions and requi res specific facilitation approaches.\n\nWhy this matters for your practic e:\n\n Design more impactful workshops by understanding the ecosystem of meetings where your workshop outcomes will live or die.\n Expand your ser vice offerings beyond workshop facilitation to become a holistic meeting c onsultant.\n Transform your business operations by applying facilitation excellence to your sales\, planning\, and follow-up meetings.\n Leave wit h practical insights to help your clients navigate the full meeting spectr um—from daily stand-ups to strategic planning sessions\, from project ki ckoffs to retrospectives—and position yourself as an indispensable partn er in their organizational success.\n\nJoin us to discover how mastering a ll sixteen meeting types can dramatically expand your impact\, increase yo ur value proposition\, and revolutionize your facilitation practice.\n\nTh is event will take be taking place on Zoom - please register here!\n\n\n\n \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /NA-Learn-Connect-Before-Workshop-After.png CATEGORIES:NA Region,Online LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/_PbGoW4gTzir1YMVCvHzUA# /registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251016T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251016T180000 DTSTAMP:20251006T192454Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-eme-conference-2025-sneak-preview-ses sion-online/ SUMMARY:IAF EME Conference 2025 | Sneak Preview Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s waiting for you at this year’s IAF Eur ope &\; Middle East Conference?\nJoin us for a Sneak Preview online s ession - your chance to get an insider look at what’s coming between 7 –9 November in Bucharest\, Romania!\n\n\nIn this short\, interactive ses sion\, you’ll:\n\n Get a glimpse of the conference program and this yea r’s inspiring theme\n Meet some of the amazing facilitators and organiz ers behind the scenes\n Learn how to make the most of your conference exp erience\n\n\nWhether you’ve already secured your ticket or are still dec iding\, this is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what makes #IAFE ME2025 such a vibrant and meaningful gathering for facilitators across the region.\nLearn more about the conference at ilovefacilitation.ro and ge t ready to Feel\, Facilitate\, Flourish!\n\n\nThis event is taking place o nline - please click here to register! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /EME-Sneak-Preview-Session-1.png CATEGORIES:Conference Events,EME Region LOCATION:https://luma.com/bbqrvftm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20251018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20250923T200103Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/elevate-your-facilitation-with-22-golden- minutes-embrace-empower-excel-mindtime-online/ SUMMARY:Elevate Your Facilitation with 22 Golden Minutes™: Embrace\, Empo wer\, Excel! MindTime® (Online) DESCRIPTION:In this LAC Shine Online session with Celeste Brito\, you wil l uncover a powerful insight by measuring and mapping people’s thinking to improve facilitation success.\n\nDate: Saturday\, 18 October\, 2025 | 7 :00 NZST Auckland\, 14:00 COT Bogota\, 21:00 CEST Paris\n\nThis event will take place on Zoom – please click here to register! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /LAC-18-October-2025.png CATEGORIES:LAC Region LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZLTt_bNBRCSAIj4RS9cXOA# /registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251023T200000 DTSTAMP:20251015T174416Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/session-dinformation-sur-liaf-en-francais -online/ SUMMARY:Session d'Information sur l'IAF (en Français) (Online) DESCRIPTION:Pour les membres intéressés et potentiels ainsi que les nouve aux et les futurs membres de la région Afrique qui veulent en savoir plus sur l'IAF et sur la façon de s'impliquer.\n\nDate: Jeudi 23 octobre 2025 - 19h00 EAT Nairobi\n\nCet événement aura lieu sur Zoom – veuillez cl iquer ici pour vous inscrire!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Africa-FR-23-Oct.png CATEGORIES:Africa Region LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NaKHXMq6RZyOggqWWsT9pg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20251027T170000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20251027T180000 DTSTAMP:20250915T202859Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/the-art-of-hosting-methods-in-action-circ le-world-cafe-appreciative-inquiry-part-2-online/ SUMMARY:The Art of Hosting Methods in Action: Circle\, World Café\, Apprec iative Inquiry | Part 2 (Online) DESCRIPTION:As we all know\, facilitation comes alive through practice. In Part 2 of The Art of Hosting Methods in Action: Circle\, World Café\, and Appreciative Inquiry\, join us as we practice and experience these powerf ul methods and reflect on how they can enrich our own facilitation.\n\nDat e: Monday 27th October 2025\nTime: 17:00 WAT Lagos\; 18:00 CET Paris\; 19: 00 EAT Nairobi\; 21:30 IST Mumbai\nFacilitated by: Doreen Mutune and Irene Maweu\n\nThis event will take place on Zoom [please register here.] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /AoH2-IreneDoreen-1.png CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Professional Development,Webinars LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ad7px4fVSLSZhtkH1dt6qA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T184500 DTSTAMP:20251010T211949Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-onboarding-session-online/ SUMMARY:Attn new members! Global IAF Onboarding Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:Are you new to IAF? These members-only sessions are designed to help you feel at home in our global community. It’s your chance to:\n\n Connect with fellow facilitators from around the world\n Discover the e xciting initiatives happening across IAF\n Learn how to make the most of your membership benefits\n\nAnd it’s not just for new members! Long-time members are warmly invited too\; your stories\, tips\, and insights are a valuable part of welcoming others into the fold. When you register\, you ’ll also be invited to complete a short survey so we can get to know you better and tailor the session to your interests. Join us to start buildin g connections\, spark ideas\, and step fully into the IAF community. This event will take place on Zoom - register here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /5.png CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T193000 DTSTAMP:20251016T140143Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/designing-story-driven-facilitation-when- participants-become-the-experience-online/ SUMMARY:Designing Story-Driven Facilitation: When Participants Become the E xperience (Online) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive exploration of experiential facilita tion that transforms passive participants into active story-makers. In thi s one-hour virtual session\, you'll discover how to design facilitation ex periences that blend storytelling and games to create memorable\, engaging learning moments.\nRather than just talking about theory\, we'll practice it together. You'll experience firsthand what happens when participants d on't just listen to a story—they live it\, shape it\, and co-create mean ing through it. I'll share the format and framework I use to design these experiences\, including practical insights into what makes them work.\nCom e ready to participate\, play\, and see facilitation through a different l ens. No prior experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and willing ness to be part of the story.\n\nRegion: North America\nDate: Monday\, 3 N ovember\, 2025 | 6PM - 7:30PM EST [(3:00–4:30 PM PST (Los Angeles) | 11: 00 PM–12:30 AM GMT (London) | 2:00–3:30 AM EAT (Nairobi) | 4:30–6:00 AM IST (Mumbai) | 7:00–8:30 AM SGT (Singapore) | 10:00–11:30 AM AEDT (Sydney)]\nThis event will be taking place on Zoom - please register here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /IAF-NYC-November-2025-event.png CATEGORIES:NA Region,New York City Chapter,Online LOCATION:https://www.meetup.com/new-york-city-facilitators-group/events/311 553299/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T190000 DTSTAMP:20251009T110525Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-eme-share-learn-the-third-place-onlin e/ SUMMARY:IAF EME Share & Learn | The Third Place (Online) DESCRIPTION:\n\nCome and discover how Irish facilitator\, Neil Sheridan\, r egularly uses facilitation with a local sports team to climb the ranks. He will discuss the inherent nuances of facilitating in this sector.\n\n\n\n \nThis event will be taking place on Zoom - please register here!\n\n\n\nI AF EME Share &\; Learn | The Third Place (Online)\nDate: 4 November 20 25\nTime: 18:00-19:00 Central European Time\, Paris\nLanguage: English\n \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /EME-SL-November-wide.png CATEGORIES:EME Region,Online LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixVGcDiyR--fUYbjv4GGMA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20251030T211650Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-europe-and-the-middle-east-eme-confer ence-2025/ SUMMARY:IAF Europe and the Middle East (EME) Conference 2025 - SOLD OUT! DESCRIPTION:This event has officially sold out! Thanks to all who have purc hased a ticket\, and wishing all participants a terrific time!\n\nLocation : Bucharest\, Romania Region: Europe &\; Middle East\n\n\n\n\nJoin the first European event in history dedicated to facilitation as a strategic l eadership skill!\n\nExperience 3 days of learning and sharing with fellow facilitators and leaders from Europe and the Middle East.\n\n\n\n\n\n3 day s in which:\n\n You will meet 150 people from Europe and the Middle East who are also interested in becoming better facilitators.\n You will learn through sharing and practice guided by experienced facilitators hosting s essions across three tracks: Facilitation Essentials\, Facilitation Playgr ound\, and Facilitation Innovation Lab.\n\nThe conference will take place from 7–9 November 2025 in Bucharest\, Romania\, with full-day sessions o n Friday and Saturday\, followed by an Open Space format on Sunday—a spa ce for co-creation\, reflection\, and deeper connection.\n\nClick here to learn more about the Conference and see the agenda.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /EME-Tickets-on-Sale.png CATEGORIES:Conference Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20251108T090000 DTSTAMP:20250902T064337Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/in-person-cpf-assessment-event-taipei-2/ SUMMARY:In-Person CPF assessment event - Taipei DESCRIPTION:Taipei\, Taiwan\n\nApplications close on 1 September 2025.\n\n The event start and finish times will be confirmed closer to the event.\n\ nTo express interest in this event\, email certification@iaf-world.org \ n\nFor information about fees\, visit IAF Certification Fees \n\nFor onl ine events\, see CPF online assessment technical information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /In-Person-Taiwan-Event.png CATEGORIES:CPF Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@iaf-world.org DTSTART:20251114T063000Z DTEND:20251116T083000Z DTSTAMP:20250917T193102Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/238540/ SUMMARY:9th IAF India Annual Conference 2025 - Save the date! DESCRIPTION:Friday\, 14 November\, 2025 - 12:00PM to Sunday\, 16 November\, 2025 - 2:00PM IST\nRegion: Asia\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to the 9th IAF India Annual Conference 2025\, set to take place in Pune\, (the “Queen of Deccan”)\, India during 14 -16 November\, 2025.\n\nOur inspi ring conference theme is: Feel\, Facilitate\, Flourish: From Intent to Imp act.\n\nExperience immersive learning and deep sharing. Engage with the fe llow facilitators and leaders from across India and abroad. Elevate your p ractice and create meaningful change.\n\nThe conference experience will in clude:\n\n Learning with the community: You will be able to share your ex pertise\,\nlearn from others\, and build a stronger network.\n Practice a nd application: The conference will feature interactive sessions\nand work shops focused on our powerful theme\, providing you with practical\ntools and techniques to apply directly to your work.\n\nThe conference will take place in November 2025\, at the beautiful Sandipani Hometel in Pune.\n\n Get ready to join us in Pune\, India for what promises to be an transformi ng and impactful\nevent which you do not want to miss!\n\nPlease see our w ebsite for more details: https://iaf-india.org/iaf-annual-conference/index .html (If the link doesn't work\, please clear your cache\, or open the li nk in an incognito window.) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Flyer-Global-Website.png CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Conference Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T000000 DTSTAMP:20251016T134537Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/tickets-are-now-available-for-the-2025-on line-facilitation-unconference-online/ SUMMARY:Tickets are now available for the 2025 Online Facilitation Unconfer ence! (Online) DESCRIPTION:With IAF as one of its partners\, this year’s OFU Exchange ex plores how our roles and the contexts we work in are shifting in the emerg ing Intelligent Age. The program runs 17–19 November with global headl iners\, interactive talks\, and participatory workshops\, followed by 20 –21 November co-created sessions using Open Space Technology.\n\nOFU is a grassroots\, participant-led learning exchange\, perfect for facilitato rs\, educators\, community leaders\, and anyone guiding group processes in a rapidly changing world. This year’s theme\, Rethinking How We Work To gether in the Intelligent Age\, highlights online collaboration in the age of AI\, with opportunities to learn from global speakers\, engage in inte ractive sessions\, and co-create new practices.\nTickets are now available . IAF members can access an exclusive $50 USD discount on regular and supp orter tickets until 15 October 2025 by emailing office@iaf-world.org (IAF office) for details.Get your ticket here today! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /OFU-2025-Rethinking-How-We-Work-Together-In-the-Intelligent-Age-2.png CATEGORIES:Online Facilitation Unconference LOCATION:https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/online-facilitation-unconf erence-2025-999302 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T090000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070803Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/online-cpf-assessment-event-americas-cari bbean/ SUMMARY:Online CPF assessment event - Americas/Caribbean DESCRIPTION:New York\, America\n\nApplications close on 17 September 2025. \n\nThe event start and finish times will be confirmed closer to the event .\n\nFor more information and to download the application package\, visit  Become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator\n\nFor information a bout fees\, visit IAF Certification Fees \n\nFor online events\, see CP F online assessment technical information\n\nTo express interest in this e vent\, email certification@iaf-world.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /CPF-online-Americas_2.png CATEGORIES:CPF Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T090000 DTSTAMP:20250902T070826Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/online-cpf-assessment-event-americas-cari bbean-2/ SUMMARY:Online CPF assessment event - Americas/Caribbean DESCRIPTION:New York\, America\n\nApplications close on 17 September 2025. \n\nThe event start and finish times will be confirmed closer to the event .\n\nFor more information and to download the application package\, visit  Become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator\n\nFor information a bout fees\, visit IAF Certification Fees \n\nFor online events\, see CP F online assessment technical information\n\nTo express interest in this e vent\, email certification@iaf-world.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /CPF-online-Americas_2.png CATEGORIES:CPF Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251126T160000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251126T173000 DTSTAMP:20251119T202547Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/social-inclusion-facilitators-sig-meetup- persons-with-disabilities-in-facilitation/ SUMMARY:Social Inclusion Facilitators SIG Meetup | Persons with Disabilitie s in Facilitation DESCRIPTION:Come and join members of the Social Inclusion Facilitators Spec ial Interest Group (SIG) to think through how we can get more Facilitators with Disabilities engaged in the International Association of Facilitator s (IAF) and in the facilitation profession more generally.\n\nFacilitator: Mary Bada (Kenya)\n\nThis event will take place on Zoom. \n\nRegister he re\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11 /SIF-SIG-November-2025.png CATEGORIES:Special Interest Group LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vTmyBFfiSa2ubc1KZb2eCQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251128T193000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20251128T210000 DTSTAMP:20251119T211806Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/mental-wellness-in-facilitation/ SUMMARY:Mental Wellness in Facilitation DESCRIPTION:In the current space\, mental health is emerging as a crucial e lement for our total wellbeing.How we show up and create safe spaces for o ur participants matters.\n\nFacilitator: Linet Okongo\n\nJoin us in this s ession by IAF Kenya to explore further!\n\nRegister here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11 /IAF-Kenya-Mental-Wellness.png LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Uj1c8qH8S5GytOsz_WxlVQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251202T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251202T193000 DTSTAMP:20251119T205649Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-eme-share-learn-visual-facilitation-s toryboards-and-gamified-problem-solving/ SUMMARY:IAF EME Share &\; Learn | Visual Facilitation: Storyboards and g amified problem solving DESCRIPTION:Join us in this session with Piyuesh Modi to transform facilita tion into engaging\, visual story-driven\, and game-based experiences!\n\n What you will learn:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Turning Concepts into Visuals\n Desig ning Storyboards\n Gamified Problem Solving\n\nAbout Piyuesh in his own w ords:\n\nHi\, I am Visual Facilitation Coach and founder of Visual Thinkin g School\, Netherlands\n\nI empower Trainers\, Managers and Educators in m aking their trainings Visually Experiencial\, Participatory and Playful us ing Sketchnotes\, Visual Storytelling and Facilitation Game Plays\n\nIn th e last 7 years\, I have trained more than 40\,000 professionals from BCG\, JP Morgan Chase\, Deloitte\, Salesforce\, Adobe\,  Amdocs\, Adobe\, KPMG \, Accenture\, PwC and 60 more top notch corporate across the globe.\n\n\n This session will take place on Zoom.\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11 /EME-Share-and-Learn-December-2025.png CATEGORIES:EME Region LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nAeAQd4PRiicTF0l6ROskA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@iaf-world.org DTSTART:20251205T120000Z DTEND:20251205T133000Z DTSTAMP:20251003T170759Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/save-the-date-international-volunteer-day -2025-online/ SUMMARY:Save the Date! International Volunteer Day 2025 (Online) DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! On 5 December 2025\, we’ll gather for a global virtual celebration of International Volunteer Day: a chance to rec ognise and honour the power of volunteering in building a better world.\nA ll IAF volunteers are warmly invited to join us as we come together to cel ebrate your contributions and say thank you for all that you do.\nMore det ails on the program and how we’ll be marking this special day will be sh ared soon.\nThis event will take place on Zoom – please click here to re gister! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /International-Volunteer-Day.png CATEGORIES:IAF Global END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Jamaica:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20251124T083729Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/latin-america-and-caribbean-lac-regional- meeting/ SUMMARY:Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Regional Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n\n Meet the New Chapters/Hear their Plans\n Update o n our Pioneer Chapters\n Update on the Americas Conference\n Review of S hine Online 2025 Series\n Review Schedule for Shine Online 2026 Series\n Volunteer for Planning Committee\n Facilitation Week | 2-8 February 2026 \n\nThe session will take place on Zoom - register here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /LAC-Regional-Meeting-December.png CATEGORIES:LAC Region LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/mvTMzss5TqSJ2UHX-gwjuQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T113000 DTSTAMP:20251030T140725Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-scotland-coffee-meetup/ SUMMARY:IAF Scotland Coffee Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an IAF Scotland in-person meetup for facilit ators and anyone interested in facilitation techniques for networking\, le arning and mutual support. Whether you're an experienced facilitator or ju st starting out\, this is an opportunity to connect with like-minded indiv iduals\, share insights and network in a relaxed setting. No charge just b uy a coffee/tea/etc and join us.\n\nMembers of IAF (the International Asso ciation of Facilitators) and non-members are equally welcome.\n\nInformati on about the event:\n\n Networking: connect with fellow facilitators and friends over a coffee\n Informal discussions: share experiences\, best pr actices\, and challenges in the world of facilitation.\n Community buildi ng: strengthen ties within the facilitation community and explore potentia l collaborations\n\nThis event will take place in-person | Please register here to save your spot!\n\nFind Coffee Saints on Google Maps. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /IAF-Scotland-Meetup-8-December-2025.png CATEGORIES:Scotland Chapter LOCATION:Coffee Saints\, 2a Little King St\, Edinburgh EH1 3AR\, Edinburgh\ , UK\, Scotland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2a Little King St\, Edinbur gh EH1 3AR\, Edinburgh\, UK\, Scotland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Coffee S aints:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251216T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251216T183000 DTSTAMP:20251204T182900Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/future-now-goals-wont-get-you-there-yes-r eally-online/ SUMMARY:Future Now | Why setting goals will not get you there (Online) DESCRIPTION:Goals won't get you there. (Yes\, really.)\n\nWe're told they'r e everything.\nSet them\, chase them\, and life will fall into place.\n\n\ nBut most of us know it doesn't work like that.\n\n\nAnd now\, as the year wraps up\, you might already be thinking about the next set.\nBut what if the way we set goals is exactly why we don't reach them?\n\n\nJoin us for a session that might change how you approach your next year.\n\n\nHere's what we'll explore:\n✨ What goals are actually good for (and where they fail you)\n✨ Why traditional goal-setting falls short\n✨ What to focus on instead for real\, human progress\n\n\nSome people say this approach g ave them peace of mind. Others say it finally showed them how to measure p rogress in a way that feels human and achievable.\n\n\n\n\nYour guide: Di ana Frank. Pathfinder\, Strategist and Coach with 30 years of experience m aking complex things feel achievable.\n\n\n\n\nReady to rethink your next year? Let's shape the future now\, together.\n\n\n👉 Register here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12 /Future-Now-Setting-Goals.png CATEGORIES:FutureNow LOCATION:https://luma.com/8v1atm5i END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251220T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251220T150000 DTSTAMP:20251119T194143Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/%e6%99%92%e4%b9%a6%e5%92%96%e5%95%a1%e9%a 6%86/ SUMMARY:晒书咖啡馆 DESCRIPTION:书，是一个奇妙的容器。它承载故事，也安放我 们阅读那一刻的思绪、意图与起伏的情绪。在2025年尾， 找一个舒适的角落，喝一杯热饮，我们将这里为你营造 为一个温暖的线上咖啡空间，聊聊你和书的故事。\n\n\n 你将体验：\n✦ 一段如同在咖啡馆与朋友对谈的轻松时 光\n✦ 一份属于自己的2025年度“晒书清单”\n✦ 一件承 载2025年你与书籍主题的艺术作品\n✦ 一次与书和伙伴的 围圈对话，收获多元视角的启发\n\n\n我们希望，你在《 晒书咖啡馆》的这段时光，带走的不仅是书单，更是一 份源自共鸣的温暖，一份关于联结的感动，以及一个能 为新的一年注入灵光的、属于自己的‘Aha Moment’。\n\n\n 点击注册 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11 /Book-Club-Event-1-Chinese.png CATEGORIES:Special Interest Group LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/3nyXcGuHSBq50t9vtSYD1A# /registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251223T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251223T183000 DTSTAMP:20251220T220807Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/future-now-cozy-year-end-connect-hub-refl ections-connections/ SUMMARY:Future Now: Cozy Year-End Connect Hub: Reflections & Connections DESCRIPTION:As the speed of the year-end crescendo reaches its peak\, let ’s create a purposeful pause.\n​Welcome to the final Connect Hub of 20 25—a warm\, online gathering designed for quiet reflection and genuine c onnection before we step into the new year. This session is hosted within the spirit of the IAF (International Association of Facilitators) Future Now community\, a global network dedicated to the craft and heart of facil itation.\n​This isn't a goal-setting workshop or a loud party. It’s a calm\, guided space where we can piece together the year's puzzle through conversation. We often see only fragments on our own\, but by sharing refl ections with thoughtful peers\, a clearer\, more complete picture of our j ourney can emerge.\n​In this session\, you will:\n\n\n Engage in a guid ed personal reflection on 2025\, focusing on gratitude and key learnings.\ n Participate in meaningful conversations in small breakout rooms (pairs/ trios) to share insights and feel heard.\n Gain clarity and a kinder pers pective on your year by integrating your own reflections with the collecti ve wisdom of the group.\n Look ahead to 2026 with a sense of intentionali ty and connection\, rather than pressure.\n\n​Leave feeling more ground ed\, connected to a community of peers\, and with a gentle clarity for th e path ahead.\n​Who is this for?\nThis session is designed for facilitat ors\, coaches\, team leaders\, consultants\, and anyone in a "people-focus ed" practice who values depth and community. Whether you're a member of th e IAF Future Now community or simply share its values of human-centric p ractice\, you are warmly welcome.\nRegister now! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12 /Future-Now-Visual-Facilitation.png CATEGORIES:FutureNow LOCATION:https://luma.com/futurenowiaf?e=calev-OwLOBaEaQrIMLzs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260106T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260106T193000 DTSTAMP:20251220T222506Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-eme-share-learn-from-tangled-to-clear / SUMMARY:IAF EME Share & Learn: From Tangled to Clear DESCRIPTION:What do Christmas lights and solving complex problems have in c ommon?\n\n\n\nEver tried untangling Christmas lights? That moment of chaos before clarity—that's where complex problems live.\n\nMost workshops te ll you what to think. This one invites you to experience how to see.\n\nCo mplex challenges don't arrive neatly packaged. They arrive knotted\, ambig uous\, and resistant to quick fixes. In this session\, we won't hand you a problem statement. Instead\, you'll step into a guided experience of coll ective sense-making—discovering the problem as you go.\n\nThis isn't a s it-and-listen session. It's hands-on\, experiential learning.\n\nYou'll ex perience:\n\n Interactive breakout conversations that mirror real complex ity\n Shared reflection with facilitators from around the world\n Hands- on facilitation techniques you can use immediately\n\nYou'll leave with:\n \n A practical approach to navigating ambiguous problems\n Sharper insti ncts for framing before solving\n Reusable language and metaphors for you r own work\n Genuine connections with a global community of practitioners \n\nThis session is for facilitators at any level who are curious\, reflec tive\, and ready to sit with uncertainty long enough to find clarity.\n\nR egister here!\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12 /EME-SL-January-Bryan-Guzman.png CATEGORIES:EME Region LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/85aFFudWSsCfFUej9Kx-3w END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@iaf-world.org DTSTART:20260123T120000Z DTEND:20260123T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260105T211340Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/facilitation-impact-awards-information-se ssion-online/ SUMMARY:Facilitation Impact Awards information session (online) DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how to nominate for a Facilitation Impact Award?\n\nJoin us for an information session to explore your questions an d get some tips for preparing your nomination.\n\nFriday 23 January 2026 1 2:00 UTC to 13:00 UTC.\n\nRegister now: https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/ register/-Sqf5y1cTD-tn1HOM-5FCA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01 /FIA-information-session-23-Jan-scaled.png LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/-Sqf5y1cTD-tn1HOM-5FCA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@iaf-world.org DTSTART:20260126T110000Z DTEND:20260126T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260119T124519Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/the-sdgs-dont-need-more-answers-they-need -better-conversations/ SUMMARY:The SDGs don’t need more answers. They need better conversations. DESCRIPTION:Join the open space for conversation on all about SDGs where w e explore facilitation for the SDGs—and SDGs through facilitation.\n \nRegister here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01 /SDGs-26-January-2026.png CATEGORIES:Special Interest Group LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jtkix_7YQ0K6Ho75yrKo4g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260127T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260127T093000 DTSTAMP:20260119T125116Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/the-sdgs-dont-need-more-answers-they-need -better-conversations-2/ SUMMARY:The SDGs don’t need more answers. They need better conversations. DESCRIPTION:Join the open space for conversation on all about SDGs where w e explore facilitation for the SDGs—and SDGs through facilitation.\n \nRegister here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01 /SDGs-27-January-2026-.png CATEGORIES:Special Interest Group LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zfKGDkUuRVSx7Bj_fo_3Dg#/r egistration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260117T205232Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/road-to-monterrey-session-1-the-expertise -shift/ SUMMARY:Road to Monterrey | Session 1: The Expertise Shift DESCRIPTION:AI isn't coming for consulting. It's already here. And it's for cing a fundamental question: If clients can get answers from ChatGPT in se conds\, what are they really paying you for?\n\nThis session cuts through the AI hype to address what matters most to consultants and facilitators: how to position yourself\, price your services\, and build a practice that AI can't replicate.You'll discover the three critical shifts happening in how buyers value expertise\, the hidden opportunities AI creates for cons ultants who know where to look\, and the specific changes you need to make now to ensure your practice thrives in the next 3-5 years.\n\nThis isn't theory. It's a practical roadmap based on working with hundreds of consult ing firms navigating this exact transition.\n\nParticipants will leave wit h:\n\n Clear understanding of how AI is changing buyer expectations and p urchasing behavior for consulting services\n Strategic framework for repo sitioning their expertise to remain indispensable\n Actionable steps to i mplement immediately (pricing adjustments\, service packaging\, marketing positioning)\n Confidence about their future in consulting\, knowing exac tly where to focus their energy\n\nMichael Zipursky is the CEO of Consulti ng Success® and has helped over 1\,000 consultants and experts significan tly increase their income while gaining more freedom and improving their q uality of life. His focus is on helping consultants attract premium client s consistently by implementing the right systems and strategies. This incl udes positioning themselves as the clear authority in their market\, movin g to value-based pricing models\, and building marketing systems that gene rate qualified opportunities without the constant hustle.\n\nMichael has a dvised organizations from Financial Times companies to fast-growing startu ps and has built multiple seven-figure consulting businesses. His approach is practical and proven. No theory. Just what actually works to build a c onsulting practice that gives you both higher income and the lifestyle you want.\n\nRegister here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01 /Road-to-Monterrey-1-1.png CATEGORIES:Conference Events LOCATION:https://zoomference.zoom.us/meeting/register/yPfPfmzBTKaCu8g6JkioP w#/registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260122T194041Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/iaf-onboarding-session-online-2/ SUMMARY:IAF Onboarding Session (Online) DESCRIPTION:Are you new to IAF? These members-only sessions are designed to help you feel at home in our global community. It’s your chance to:\n\n Connect with fellow facilitators from around the world\n Discover the e xciting initiatives happening across IAF\n Learn how to make the most of your membership benefits\n\nAnd it’s not just for new members! Long-time members are warmly invited too\; your stories\, tips\, and insights are a valuable part of welcoming others into the fold. When you register\, you ’ll also be invited to complete a short survey so we can get to know you better and tailor the session to your interests. Join us to start buildin g connections\, spark ideas\, and step fully into the IAF community.\n\nTh is event will take place on Zoom – register here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11 /IAF-Onboarding-Session-1.png CATEGORIES:IAF Global LOCATION:https://iaf-members.org/site/forms/iaf-onboarding-session-online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T123000 DTSTAMP:20251016T201429Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/facilitating-through-tension-to-awareness -and-creativity-online/ SUMMARY:Facilitating through Tension to Awareness and Creativity (Online) DESCRIPTION:Is it possible to stay in dialogue around emotionally-charged t opics in ways that energize groups\, create shifts in consciousness\, and evoke new ideas for action? This is what we will explore in this highly in teractive session. Join us if you are interested.\nParticipants will:\n\n Gain new awareness about themselves around conflict\n Experience the par adoxical positive impact of polarizing further by strongly holding the sid es so fluidity and wisdom can emerge.\n Realize the potential the polarit ies hold to create a much deeper understanding of ourselves and our needs. \n Learn a new approach that they can incorporate into their practices.\n \nIpek Utun’s passion is to contribute to a world where people dare and commit to live and lead with their full potential\, with purpose and commi tment. Ipek is an ICF-certified PCC level Coach\, ORSCC Accredited Relatio nship and Systems Coach\, Certified Shadow Work Group Facilitator and Pers onal Coach\, and Certified Deep Democracy Facilitator\, Trainer\, and Elde r. She has extensive experience in coaching and training C-level executive s\, senior leadership teams\, women’s leadership groups as well as facil itating small to big group conflicts\, which hold an emotional charge\, po larization\, and divisiveness.  Unilever\, Siemens\, Mercedes-Benz\, Baye r\, Novo Nordisk\, Johnson Electric are some her clients. She is affiliate d with Yale University SOM as their Leadership Coach.  Ipek’s different iating edge is her capacity to work with deep limiting patterns driving co mplex situations and enabling personal or systemic transformation.\n\nMaya Townsend develops human-centered\, conflict-positive organizations that b ring out the best in people and allow them to collaborate productively acr oss differences. She works with corporations\, nonprofits\, and coalitions to identify strategies\, develop partnerships\, navigate change\, and res olve conflict. Co-editor of Handbook for Strategic HR (AMACOM)\, her writ ing on networks\, change leadership\, and business ecosystems has appeared in strategy+business\, People &\; Strategy\, Nonprofit Quarterly\, Hu manistic Management\, and other publications. Past clients include the Au stin Healthy Adolescent Initiative\, Bayer\, Biogen\, Cambridge Community Development\, Fidelity\, Hanover Insurance\, Headspace\, and Open Sky Comm unity Services. She holds an MSOD from American University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership &\; Change through Antioch University.\n\nRegion : North America\nDate: Thursday\, 29  January\, 2026 | 11AM – 12:30PM E ST Toronto/New York City [8:00–9:30 AM PST (Los Angeles) | 4:00–5:30 PM GMT (London) | 7:00–8:30 PM EAT (Nairobi) | 9:30–11:00 PM IST (Mumb ai) | 12:00–1:30 AM SGT (Singapore) | 3:00–4:30 AM AEDT (Sydney)\nThis event will be taking place on Zoom – please register here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10 /NA-Learn-Connect-Jan-2026.png CATEGORIES:NA Region,Online LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/a6BjPfn5S8GtToEaFpmSNQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@iaf-world.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260115T200456Z URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/future-with-facilitation-toekomst-met-fac iliteren/ SUMMARY:Future with Facilitation | Toekomst met Faciliteren DESCRIPTION:English - see at the end.\n\nGeachte mede-organisator van de t oekomst\,\n\nVerplaatst van 9 januari\n\nIn onze voortdurend streven om fa ciliteren te ondersteunen\, nodigen IAF-Netherlands en LEF Future Center j e uit om de toekomst te faciliteren - in het LEF Future Center\n\nNieuwe t echnologieën\, veranderende sociale dynamiek en wereldwijde uitdagingen t ransformeren de manier waarop mensen samenwerken\, leren en samen beslisse n.\n\n"Meestribbelen"\, las ik laatst. Hebben jullie dat ook\, dat een opd rachtgever eigenlijk niet wil innoveren\; of dat de deelnemers doen alsof ze meedoen?\n\nWanneer we besluiten op basis van het verleden\, komen we n ooit aan in een toekomst die anders is dan het verleden Faciliteren van in novaties houdt in de moed hebben\, om iets anders te doen. Eigenlijk tegen beter weten in. In deze bijeenkomst\, kan jij je daarop voorbereiden.\n\n Ons doel in deze bijeenkomst is om te onderzoeken wat facilitering zou kun nen worden in dit evoluerende landschap: het ontwerpen van sessies\, onze competenties\, leren van de toekomst zoals die zich voordoet.\nSamen zulle n we experimenteren\, reflecteren en mogelijkheden cocreëren voor de volg ende generatie van facilitatoren\, katalysatoren en procesbegeleiders.\n\n AGENDA\n13.00 Ontvangst\n13.30 Opening\nCheck-in - door een deelnemer\nWaa r staan we nu?\nDe Toekomst Achteraf - daar komen we waar? Naar de he(me)l ?\n15.00 Pauze\nDe Toekomst Achteraf (vervolg) - drie paden en hun keuze m omenten\nWat ga je de volgende keer (anders) doen?\n16.30 Check-out en afs luiting\n\nEen vrijwillige bijdrage aan de IAF-Netherlands wordt op prijs gesteld.\n\nLET OP: registreer je rechtsstreeks bij mij\, door me te maile n via janlelie@wxs.nl of via [iaf-netherlands@kpnmail.nl](mailto:iaf-net herlands@kpnmail.nl)\n\nOm deel te nemen hebben we tijdig - voor 23 januar i- je naam en e-mail adres nodig. MeetUp geeft die ook niet meer door :-(. Stuur je e-mail adres naar iaf-netherlands@kpnmail.nl . Wanneer je geen Rijksmedewerker bent\, dien je je bij aankomst te identificeren.\n\nWe ki jken uit naar jullie deelname\,\n\n______________________\n\nDear co-organ iser of the future\,\n\nIn our continuing effort to support facilitation I AF-Netherlands and LEF Future Center invites you to facilitate the future  — at the LEF Future Center\n\nNew technologies\, shifting social dynam ics\, and global challenges are transforming how people work\, learn\, and decide together.\n\n"Prostructing" (obstructing through co-operating) I r ead the other day. Do you also have that\, that a client does not really w ant to innovate\; or that the participants pretend to participate?\nWhen w e decide based on the past\, we never arrive in a future that is different from the past Facilitating innovations in the courage to do something els e. Actually against better knowing in. In this meeting\, you can prepare f or it.\n\nOur purpose in this meeting is to explore what facilitation migh t become in this evolving landscape: designing sessions\, our competencies \, learning from the future as it emerges.\n\nTogether\, we will experimen t\, reflect\, and co-create possibilities for the next generation of facil itation.\n\nAGENDA\n13.00 Reception\n13.30 Opening\nCheck-in - by a partic ipant\nThe Future Afterwards - where do we get there\; "This could be heav en or this could be hell?"\n15.00 Pause\nThe Future Afterwards (continued) - three paths and their choices\nWhat will you do next time (differently) ?\n16.30 Check-out and closure\n\nA voluntary contribution to the IAF-Neth erlands is appreciated.\n\nNote: register directly with me\, by emailing m e via janlelie@wxs.nl or via iaf-netherlands@kpnmail.nl\n\nTo participa te we need your name and e-mail address in good time - before 23 th of Jan uary. MeetUp doesn't pass it on anymore :-(. Send your e-mail address to  iaf-netherlands@kpnmail.nl . If you are not a Government employee\, you m ust identify yourself on arrival.\n\nWe look forward to your participation \,\n\nLearn more\n\nEmail us to register for the event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iaf-world.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01 /NL-Jan-2026-Event.png CATEGORIES:IAF Netherlands LOCATION:https://www.meetup.com/iaf-netherlands/events/312862673/?utm_mediu m=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&memb er_id=11719777 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Makassar X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Makassar BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240901T090000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:WITA END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Bucharest X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Bucharest BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T040000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Bogota X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Bogota BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240920T140000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:-05 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Nairobi X-LIC-LOCATION:Africa/Nairobi BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240926T190000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EAT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Lagos X-LIC-LOCATION:Africa/Lagos BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240929T170000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WAT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Taipei X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Taipei BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241108T090000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Jamaica X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Jamaica BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241206T140000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241220T130000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250127T083000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR