IMA Global upcoming events

YP Webinar: Fireside chat with Diana Brandl on the Future of the Assistant Profession (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Diana Brandl — former Senior Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff, international speaker, coach, consultant, podcast host, and one of the most influential voices in the global assistant profession.

Together, we will explore her career journey, the evolution of executive support, and the skills assistants need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Topics include:
✨ Career growth and reinvention
✨ Strategic partnership and business impact
✨ AI and the transformation of our profession
✨ The Global Skills Matrix as a roadmap for development
✨ Leadership, influence, and visibility without a formal title

Whether you are looking to future-proof your career, expand your strategic impact, or gain insights from one of the profession’s leading experts, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sharing Knowledge webinars: Super Productivity Tips to become Focused & Indistractable (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Pre-WA-Summit Discussion Sessions (IMA hosts the 14th WA Summit 21-22/10/2026) (19 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

19/9/2026

Pre-WA-Summit Discussion Sessions (IMA hosts the 14^th WA Summit 21-22/10/2026)

International Webinar with Candidates - Elections 2026 (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

IMA YP: Future-ready Board Support with Dana Venema (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Speaker: Dana Venema (National Chair IMA Netherlands)

Dana Venema is a strategic Executive Business Support professional, FLOW Manager, and trusted advisor to senior leaders and boards. Known for her energy, organizational excellence, and forward-thinking approach, she elevates the role of business support from operational assistance to strategic partnership.

With extensive experience supporting C-level executives and complex organizations, Dana specializes in governance, stakeholder management, executive operations, and organizational flow. She is recognized for her ability to connect people, processes, and priorities while creating structure in dynamic environments.

As Chair of the Dutch association for management support professionals, IMA Netherladns, Dana is passionate about the future of the profession and actively contributes to the development of executive assistants, management assistants, and business support professionals. She advocates for strategic positioning, continuous learning, and the growing impact of support professionals within modern organizations to be that Future-Ready Board Support.

Dana combines sharp business acumen with a strong people focus. Whether acting as a process orchestrator, trusted confidante, organizational connector, or governance partner, she helps leaders and teams perform at their best while driving sustainable results.

Her mission is simple: to enable leaders and organizations to thrive by creating clarity, connection, and flow.

Save the date!

IMA Spain | Community Day Executive Assistants & Office Managers (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Here is a preview of the program for your COMMUNITY DAY—a special event organized by LEMONNIER & CO and powered by IMA Spain (International Management Assistants) designed for connecting, sharing, learning, and... enjoying a unique experience.

Friday, October 16th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel.

Limited spots available; confirmation required.

We have designed unique, tailor-made content. The agenda includes roundtables discussing current trends for Executive Assistants and Office Managers, a presentation on the opportunities offered by AI, networking activities to strengthen the community, moments of witty humor featuring a special "Improshow," a coffee break and cocktail reception, prizes, giveaways, and much more.

Save the date! Registration opens in SEPTEMBER.

IMA hosts the 14th World Administrators Summit, Berlin, Germany (21 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Next 21 & 22/10/2026

More information here

IMA 52nd International Annual Conference 2026 - Upskilling (23 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration is OPEN NOW!!

Click HERE to find out all the event details and how to participate!

✨We look forward to meeting you in Berlin!

Leading through Grief, Loss and Change (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Emotional, Cultural and Artificial Intelligence as Your Differentiators (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

IMA 30th International Training Day 2027 - Upskilling (24 Apr 2027)

Fri, 23 Apr 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Date to be disclosed later.