VIII Regional Lisbon Debate

“Financial Communications: rebuilding trust and confidence”

9 November 2011

Hotel Altis

Ideas and Aims

The European Association of Communication

Directors (EACD) seeks to develop common quality standards within the profession by way of training, events, meetings and networking with colleagues from across the EU

EACD at a Glance - Founded in 06-11-2006 in Brussels - 1.970 members (38 nationalities) from which 39 in Portugal - Broad range of represented topics/industries - 3 publications: Comunication Director Magazine, European

Comunication Monitor, Newsletter + Services Brochures - EACDnet - 11 Working Groups: CSR, Internal Comm, Transport, Education,

Healthcare, Social Media, Evaluation, Financial - Events

- Regional Debates: 100 events (2009-11) - Lisbon Debates: 7 events / 238 participants

- European Communication Summit, 28-29/06-12, Brussels - European Communication Award 28-06-12 - European Anniversary 24th november 2011

Members

Members

Founded 08/11/2006 in Brussels

by 80 in-house Communication Directors

Today: 1970 members from which 39 in Portugal and

growing…

38 nationalities

Broad range of represented topics/industries

Members

Publications

Publications

Communication Director magazine

Publications

European Communication Monitor

Publications

EACD Service Brochures

Next Topics Planned for 2011:

Copyright across

the EU

CSR

EACDnet Interactive social network for the European Communications community Connect with each other and in groups Share knowledge and events Access personalised editorial content

EACDnet

- Communicate with people working in specific fields of interest

- Get up to date information about any communications issue

- Chat with colleagues from across Europe

- Post your professional experiences and read others'

Regional Activities

Regional Coordinators

Regional Coordinators

August/September 2008: Regional Coordinators

introduced, today 33 across Europe

Provide direct access to PR

expertise in all European countries

Act as the first point of contact for regional EACD members, represent the EACD in their country

Regional Debates

More than 100 Regional Debates PT = 8 Debates + 200 participants Cross-cultural events Panel Discussions Best case presentations Round table discussions Networking

New intiative: Coaching Days

Working Groups

11 Working Groups

Events

European Communication Summit

Held annually in Brussels

In 2012, it will take place on June 28th and 29th at The Square

600 communication professionals from all across Europe

60 high-ranking speakers on 25 keynotes, best cases and panels

European Communication Award

June 28th 2012,

Brussels Awarded for

outstanding European communications

Representatives from

communications, the media and politics

EACD Anniversary Reception

November 24, 2011 in Paris

Working Group meetings

Panel Discussion on “Never Ending Crisis – Risk and Crisis Preparedness in a Rapidly Changing World”

Networking Reception

International Networks

- African Association of Communication Directors

The EACD has supported the foundation of the AACD

Foundation: February 26th at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa

80 Founding members

Thank you for your attention!

For further information, please visit: www.eacd-online.eu

Regional Coordinator for Portugal

rui.martins@dianova.pt