Welcome from the New President

Andrew Scott - Dwellworks

As we head towards the halfway year mark, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on EuRA’s recent International Relocation Congress, as well as have a look at what lies ahead for the remainder of 2017.

While in Warsaw, it was great to hear some of the exciting opportunities many of our members were focusing on and there was definitely a strong, positive vibe about the rest of the year to come, even with many of the uncertainties we face in our countries and regions.

We were fortunate to have a full house for the Warsaw conference with 675 attendees, and the feedback I heard and observed was very positive about the additional sessions on this year's schedule. The networking areas were packed, and it seemed that from Tuesday onward, there were frenetic conversations taking place morning, noon, and night. Many attending the event have kindly responded to the feedback questionnaire, and we greatly appreciate the input. This feedback is crucial to us, as we use it to listen, learn, and make the relevant adjustments for the next conference and beyond.

It was also refreshing to see the number of new, and in several cases younger, members at the conference this year. The additional enthusiasm and ideas these new faces and companies have brought to our events and EuRA is a key component of our future success. As the EuRA family grows, we are constantly seeking out ways to increase engagement, knowledge-sharing, and networking within our membership while offering a variety of opportunities for educational and learning experiences. It is this objective which has led to our Dubai conference in November, with the aim of being more “local” to many more members. We have some fantastic sessions lined up, and the networking opportunities will be well worth the trip, especially our final night party overlooking the Fountains at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Bookings will be open on our website by mid June but for more details of the conference go to our Dubai Event page.

Extending our access and reach to new and existing members will continue to be a key focus for us and, as with any not-for-profit organization, we do rely on the tremendous support we receive from members. Without the time, knowledge, and sponsorship they provide, none of the events we host would be possible. I would personally like to thank all for helping make Warsaw a successful event, as well as those whom have stepped forward to assist with the preparations for Dubai.

Wishing you all a safe and productive second half of 2017.

Best regards

Andrew