Client-winning international association business starts with knowing destination strengths and using data, not assumptions, to target ideal clients. Here are my top five tips as presented in the ICCALearn newsletter.

1. Start with the economic development office, not the venue brochure. FDI teams identify sectors with real competitive advantage.
2. Lead with proof points, not features. Use research output, clinical capacity, investment, and patents to show relevance.
3. Map ecosystem deliberately: Academia, government, philanthropy and industry partners each open doors to associations-targeted engagement.
4. Match sectors to named associations, not categories. Use the ICCA database to find associations aligned with your strengths.
5. Let data show the fit is exceptional. Strong bids emerge from local expertise, mission and timing alignment.

Anna Look, Founder, Look Ahead Consulting

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