Kellen Company Europe - Providing Association Management Services and Consulting for Associations Worldwide

Nele Devolder
ndevolder@kelleneurope.com
+32 2 774 9610

Kellen Europe Expands Staff and Adds Association Competencies

Brussels (May 21st, 2008) — Kellen Europe continues to expand its presence in Europe and has recruited two new consultants, further enhancing its competencies and services to regional and global association clients.

Mireille Van Overstraeten joined Kellen Europe as a Senior Consultant. Mireille is Belgian and holds a PhD in agronomical science and brings with her 25 years experience in environmental and agronomical science.

Before joining Kellen Europe, she has worked as an expert to several public authorities such as the Walloon Region, the Belgian Embassy in Morocco, the EU’s Council of Finance and Economic Affairs ministers, as well as at CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Federation) where she closely followed REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemical substances).

Her client assignments include the Association of European Storage Battery Manufacturers and the Phosphate Ester Flame Retardants Consortium.

Elisa Tesseli joined Kellen Europe as a Consultant. Elisa is Italian and holds a degree in International Diplomacy and Political Science with a specialization in European Studies.

Before joining Kellen Europe, Elisa worked at the Brussels office of an Italian consultancy firm specialised in public affairs and communications. Prior to that, she worked as a European Parliamentary Assistant for MEP Amalia Sartori.

Elisa will be working for Kellen Europe’s team serving the European Portable Battery Association.

About Kellen Company
Kellen Company currently serves more than 100 client associations representing over 10,000 companies from its five offices worldwide. Among the services Kellen offers are association management, government affairs, public relations, strategic advice, meetings management, creative communications and Web site development and marketing.

Kellen Company is the premier global association management firm with offices and representation in the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia

Nele Devolder
ndevolder@kelleneurope.com
+32 2 774 9610

Kellen Company Names Maria Teresa Scardigli Vice President

Brussels (April 23, 2008) - Kellen Company, a premier global professional services firm and one of the world’s largest association management companies, has promoted Maria Teresa Scardigli from senior manager to Vice President. Mrs. Scardigli is based in the Brussels Office of Kellen Europe.

She has over 10 years experience in association management with particular expertise in governance, strategic planning and government affairs. Mrs. Scardigli has extensive knowledge of issues related to transport and security, environment, consumers, food, chemical, equipment rental, facility management, customs and trade.

“Maria Teresa has contributed significantly to Kellen’s growth in Europe and her commitment has been praised by the clients she is serving”, said Alfons Westgeest, Group Vice-President, and Managing Partner of Kellen Europe. “We congratulate her on this promotion and her successful career in our global company”.

Mrs. Scardigli joined Kellen Europe in 2000 and acts as Executive Director for a number of European and global associations. She is also Sales Coordinator of Kellen Europe and is constantly involved in strategic advice projects with clients, which include the facilitation of strategic planning sessions, the legal and governance support to associations establishing themselves in Brussels, the membership outreach as well as the design and implementation of the Action Plan for associations.

Prior to joining Kellen Europe, Maria Teresa worked for a British consulting firm, where her responsibilities included coordinating of lobbying programs and advising clients on European affairs. Before this, she worked as a trainee at both the European Parliament’s Directorate General for Research, and the European Commission’s Directorate General for Transport.

Kellen Company is the premier global association management firm with offices and representation in the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia

Alexandra Smith Ozerkis, New York
+1-212-297-2134
aozerkis@kellencompany.com

Kellen Company Forms Strategic Alliance with
Conferences & Incentive Management Ltd. in India
Kellen Company now represented in six regions around the world

Delhi, India / New York, NY (February 29, 2008) - Kellen Company, the premier global professional services firm and one of the world’s largest association management companies (AMCs), today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Conferences & Incentive Management Ltd. (CIM) in India. With offices in all major cities in India, CIM is India's premier professional conference organizer and an emerging AMC. India offers a new growth area for global associations.

“From our initial meeting onward, we have felt a good collaboration with CIM,” said Peter Rush, chief executive officer of Kellen Company. “Kellen is committed to providing our clients with access to the highest quality of professional services, tools and expertise on a global scale. We look forward to now being able to offer those capabilities to associations currently in or looking to explore opportunities in India.”

With growing sectors in retail, information technology, telecommunications, hotels, banking, media and tourism, Delhi is the third largest commercial center in South Asia and becoming an increasingly important market for trade associations and other organizations.

“It is a great initiative and will certainly strengthen the bond between India and the U.S., in both the academic and trade segments,” said Nivedita Mehra, program director of the U.S.-India Business Council.

Prasant Saha, managing director of CIM added, “It’s a historical moment for Indian associations. Alliance with Kellen will bring global best practices to association management business in India. With the local expertise of CIM and its long standing relationship with Indian associations, global associations can finally take advantage of this emerging market.”

“Association Management is a complex business and I am glad CIM has taken initiatives to bring these services to India. Congratulations!,” said Pawan Chopra, secretary general of Indian Newspaper Society.

CIM has been managing communications, research and conferences in India for more than ten years in industries ranging from medicine to aeronautics, agriculture to engineering, telecommunications, and more. CIM is a proven leader in the field of global congress organization and association management services, having produced more than 300 international conferences. Kellen Company’s current and prospective clients will now have access to CIM’s vast portfolio of experience, knowledge and tools.

The agreement is part of Kellen Company’s ongoing global expansion, as it follows the opening of Kellen’s Beijing office in January 2007, agreement to manage the Arabian Knowledge Economy Association from Bahrain, Middle East last month, and recent strategic alliance with CMA International Consultants Pte Ltd. in Singapore

About Kellen Company
Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, New York City, Singapore, Tucson and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.kellencompany.com,
www.kelleneurope.com.

About CIM
Founded in 1997, CIM is widely regarded as a pioneer in India. Today, after ten years of continuous activity, the company is a proven leader in the field of global congress organization and association management services. With experience of managing more than 300 international conferences in the last 10 years, CIM has emerged as the most sought after professional services firm in the country. CIM has expanded its horizon by opening offices in 5 major cities in India, along with an international office in Dubai. Please visit http://www.cimindia.net.

Nele Devolder
ndevolder@kelleneurope.com
+32 2 774 9610

Kellen Europe Organized Its 8th Annual EuroConference
In collaboration with key European trade and industry groups

Brussels, Belgium (28 February 2008) -- Kellen Europe of Kellen Company, the premier global association management firm, today held its eighth annual EuroConference in Brussels, Belgium. This year's conference addressed association effectiveness through the exchange of best practices. The event was developed for European association executives, corporate executives from major multinational corporations, executives of non-governmental organizations (NGO's), Platforms and Coalitions.

“EuroConference 2008 was more interactive than ever with a plenary session followed by five break-out sessions,” said Alfons Westgeest, Kellen Europe managing partner and a Kellen group vice president. “The format created the ideal atmosphere for improving understanding while it also increased networking opportunities.”

Experienced speakers representing NGOs, European trade associations, Permanent Representations to the EU and corporations shared both best and worst practices providing a firm basis for discussion in the plenary session on “Challenges to Representation in Brussels.” The “Challenges” speakers included Daniel Karam of EICTA, the European Industry Association that is the voice of the Information and Communications Technology and Consumer Electronics industries in Europe; Goranka Gabric Kroselj from the Slovenian Permanent Representation to the European Union, Delia Villagrasa from WWF and Sylvian L’Hote from Boréalis.

Breakout session speakers included Thierry Dieu of ETNO, the leading trade association representing Europe’s 41 largest e-communications operators; Adrian Harris of Orgalime, the European Engineering Industries Association representing an industry employing more than 10 million people in the EU; Townsend Feehan of Microsoft; Jeffries Briginshaw of TransAtlantic Business Dialogue and Danielle Vermaelen of Ernst & Young.

The Kellen EuroConference was sponsored by Hoffman & Associates and was endorsed by the European Society of Association Executives. EurActiv and the European Public Affairs Directory are media partners.

About Kellen Europe
Kellen Europe provides association management, strategic advice, communications, government affairs, benchmarking studies, internet services and other professional advice to associations and corporations worldwide. Over the last 15 years, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise that enables the company to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions. For more information, please visit www.kelleneurope.com and/or www.kellencompany.com.

About Kellen Company
Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly, from U.S. offices in Atlanta, New York City, Tucson and Washington, DC and international offices in Beijing, China; Brussels, Belgium; and Singapore.

Alfons Westgeest, Brussels
+32 2 774 9610
awestgeest@kelleneurope.com

Kellen Company Singapore Pte Ltd Forms Strategic Alliance
with CMA International Consultants Pte Ltd
Alliance represents Kellen’s ongoing global expansion

New York, NY/Brussels, Belgium (January 31, 2008) – Kellen Company, the premier global professional services firm, and one of the world’s largest association management companies (AMCs), has opened an office in Singapore and forged a strategic alliance with Singapore-based CMA International Consultants Pte Ltd, a leading association management firm and conference organizer. This partnership is formed between Kellen Company Singapore Pte Ltd and CMA and will serve to strengthen Kellen’s presence in Asia. It follows the launch of Kellen’s opening of the Beijing office in January 2007 and recent agreement to manage the Arabian Knowledge Economy Association from Bahrain, Middle East.
It is CMA’s strong belief that projects should be handled through the pooling of strategic resources together under a single, focused organizational framework, including secretariat services, travel arrangements and hotel accommodations to convention and exhibition facilities, pre- and post-convention tours and accompanying spouses programs. This has enabled the 15-year-old company to expand both its local and international clientele, including clients in the food and beverage, energy and transport, health and safety, construction and engineering sectors. CMA’s expertise also includes association management, press communications, specialist travel, event planning and government affairs. These resources are now available to all of Kellen Company clients seeking to enhance their understanding of Asian Pacific markets and professional services or establish representation in Singapore.

“With its competitive business environment and strategic location in Asia Pacific, Singapore has become an important market for trade associations and multinational corporations,” said Peter Rush, CEO of Kellen Company. “CMA is an excellent partner in helping Kellen to expand the services and reach we provide our clients.”

“We congratulate Kellen Company and CMA International Consultants Pte Ltd on this strategic alliance to pool their expertise, market knowledge and resources to provide global solutions to NGOs and international organizations that are interested in the Singapore and Asia-Pacific market,” said Aloysius Arlando, assistant chief executive of Business Travel and Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions Group (MICE), Singapore Tourism Board. “This alliance will help to reinforce our vibrant MICE industry and strengthen Singapore's position as a global exchange capital where people, ideas and technology converge. We believe that the Kellen-CMA partnership will complement our efforts to draw international associations, NGOs and institutions to stage their business events in Singapore and tap into the abundant opportunities inherent in the growing Asian market.”

“It is essential for association management firms to offer global solutions to their clients,” said Allison Law, owner of CMA. “With its infrastructure and expertise, CMA can assist Kellen Company in providing capabilities to associations and NGOs interested in the Singapore and Asian markets.”

Alfons Westgeest, Kellen group vice president responsible for global development added, “Singapore is of importance to the wider reach into the South-East Asia market. CMA has a local as well as international understanding of the business conduct, culture and connections, which will be valuable to explore for delivering tailor made services to our respective clients.”

Kellen Company Singapore, a Private Limited company, was formed in December 2007. Kellen Company has seven global offices in Beijing, Brussels, Washington, DC, New York, Atlanta and Tucson and Singapore. Kellen’s global services component was accelerated by the acquisition of Ernst & Young Association Management and the formation of Kellen Europe. Alfons Westgeest, managing partner of Kellen Europe, and group vice president of Kellen Company, is leading Kellen's global expansion efforts.

About CMA International Consultants
Established in Singapore since 1995, CMA International Consultants Pte Ltd (CMA) is one of the leading professional conference, exhibitions and events organizers in Singapore. CMA’s versatile range of services also includes association/institute management, specialist travel and accommodation, marketing and press communications and government affairs. Its clientele are from many areas of trade and industry, professions and academia, both local and international. CMA engages its strategic resources together under a single and focused organizational framework to provide full scale secretariat services, travel arrangements, hotel accommodation, convention and exhibition facilities, pre- and post-convention tours, programs for accompanying persons. For further information, please visit www.cma.sg.

Richard Cummings, Bahrain
+973 3918 5802
cummings@batelco.com.bh

Kellen Company Signs Agreement with
Arabian Knowledge Economy Association
Kellen Company’s global expansion continues into the Middle East

Pictured: (from left to right)
AKEA President Abdullah Subyani and
Kellen Group Vice President Alfons Westgeest

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (January 21, 2008) – Kellen Company, a premier global professional services firm and market leader in the international management of associations, has signed an agreement with the Arabian Knowledge Economy Association (AKEA), a Dhahran-headquartered non-profit organization.

Kellen’s Association Management Services Agreement with AKEA marks a milestone as a first client for Kellen in the Middle East / North Africa (MENA) region. Kellen will be leveraging its highly regarded expertise and brand image in the sphere of association management and consulting services through its Brussels office under the responsibility of Alfons Westgeest, group vice president.

"I am pleased by the signing of the agreement with Kellen, which will support us from today, taking AKEA to the next level, by growing our membership, credibility and visibility as an action-oriented organization," said AKEA president Abdullah Subyani. "With Kellen, AKEA will now be better enabled to effectively assist the private sector and drive the knowledge economy as well as deliver its programs efficiently to its members."
Kellen Company will provide a full range of association management services for AKEA including, administrative services, membership base growth, new initiative development, Web site management, strategic planning, training, public relations and communications, and benchmarking.

About Kellen Company
Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, through its more than 100 client associations or directly from offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, New York, Tucson and Washington, D.C. Established in 1964, Kellen has become a prime driver adding value to associations worldwide and has gathered considerable expertise enabling it to anticipate rapidly the needs of emerging or existing organizations across diverse cultural and geographic landscapes through the provision of tailored organizational solutions. For more information, visit www.kellencompany.com, www.kelleneurope.com

About AKEA
The Arabian Knowledge Economy Association (AKEA) fosters the dissemination of a knowledge-economy culture through a focus on: knowledge/learning, intellectual capital, innovation, entrepreneurship, participation of youth, and seed funding in research and technology to achieve sustainable economic growth. AKEA, in collaboration with Kellen, will formulate strategies and develop programs that will accelerate the development of an Arab knowledge economy.
For more information, visit www.akeame.com

INNOVATIVE THOUGHT IN THE FIELD OF ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
Kellen Company Leadership Conference 2007

BRUSSELS August 20th 2007 – The Kellen Company, one of the world’s largest association management companies (AMCs), held its annual Leadership Conference in Atlanta. The entire company of over 200 staff members from the US, Europe and China convened in Atlanta for three days of extensive training in multiple disciplines.

"This year’s conference will mark the seventh Kellen Company Leadership Conference. The conference this year revolved around the theme of innovation. Association management is an ever-expanding profession and the Kellen Company prides itself on its ability to act as a trend setteron a global scale ”, explains Rachel Barlow, Vice President of Kellen Europe and Board member of the European Society for Association Executives.

The Leadership Conference is a unique venue that allows the company to bring all its offices together (Brussels, Beijing, Atlanta, New York City, Tucson, and Washington D.C.) courses on specific topics such as EU-US regulatory challenges, lobbying and media training. The Leadership Conference provides each Kellen professional with tips and techniques to address client challenges and needs and to continuously exceed their expectations. It also offers networking opportunities with colleagues of all Kellen offices and the opportunity to exchange experience and best practices.

About Kellen Company: Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies an 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., New York City, Tucson, Beijing and Brussels.

For more information, visit www.kelleneurope.com

7th EUROCONFERENCE The best one ever!

BRUSSELS (February 28th 2007)- Over 100 top Executives from European Associations met to discuss how to “take their association to the next level” drawing upon the views of association audiences and through interactive discussions on factors that influence associations’ effectiveness.

The Plenary sessions gave participants a 360° view of what was expected from a European Association. The first plenary session focused on the expectations of the European institutions. Beate Gminder - DG Communication at the European Commission, Guillaume Mc Laughlin - Policy Advisor of the ALDE Group at the European Parliament and Tanja Mindermann from the Permanent Representation of Germany to the European Union, gave personal accounts of what factors make one association stand out from the rest and what makes an association a valued interlocutor of their respective institutions. The second plenary session focused on major corporations’ expectations from the associations they are members of. Lyn Trytsman-Gray, Director Public Affairs at Kraft Foods, Stéphane Ducable, Director of EU Corporate Affairs at Microsoft and Joris Pollet, Director Government Relations, Europe at Procter & Gamble discussed how their corporations work with trade associations and how associations can best service their members.

In the afternoon participants were given the opportunity to attend two of the four thematic breakout sessions on best practices: Association Advocacy, Governance, Media Engagement and Operating Globally. The sessions were mediated by professionals in the field who each in their own right have extensive experience in the subject matters of the themes of the breakout sessions. Michelle O’Neill, Director Government Relations at Honeywell and Mary Papaschinopoulou, Director, Association of Northern German Chambers of Commerce and Industry mediated the session on Association Advocacy. Sylvain Lhôte, E.U. Affairs at the Borealis group and Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of European Automobile Manufacturers Association mediated the session on Governance. Julian Oliver, Euractiv Secretary General mediated the session on Media Engagement. Rick Cristol, President of the Kellen Company and Susan Danger, Managing Director of Amcham EU mediated the session on Operating Globally. In each of the sessions the participants were able to discuss the themes in detail with other participants and expert mediators. The breakout sessions included case studies, role play as well as discussion platforms to ensure the participants were engaged in the discussions on the themes of the sessions and that they could leave with a set of tangible tips & tricks to use in their own professional capacities.

Peter Rush, CEO of the Kellen Company said: “This year’s EuroConference had a buzz about it. Participants seemed to exude energy and excitement over the programme and issues being discussed. It was a truly unique conference and I am very happy to be associated with this professional event.”

Kellen Europe, a professional Association Management company provides association management, strategic advice, communications, government affairs, benchmarking studies, internet services and other professional advice to associations and corporations worldwide. Over the last 15 years, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise that enables the company to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions. Kellen Europe is part of the Kellen Company, founded in 1964, and provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, website development and other professional services. The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its 70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson, Brussels and Beijing.

Kellen Company Opens First
Association Management Company Office in Beijing

Beijing, China (January 31, 2007) — Kellen Company, a premier global professional services firm, and the largest international association management company, announces the opening of its new office in Beijing, China. Kellen Company is establishing this significant presence in Asia with advanced resources, membership development and market intelligence for the benefit of the company’s international clients. Kellen Company is the first association management company to operate in Beijing, China.

“China is a crucial component of the global economy,” says Peter Rush, Chairman and CEO of Kellen Company. “Many associations and professional societies need to be there. Kellen can provide them with a way to enter the Chinese market with an infrastructure to develop or serve their organization and membership.”

With its new location, Kellen now has six global offices Beijing, Brussels, Washington, DC, New York, Atlanta and Tucson. Among the professional services offered in Beijing are association management, consulting and strategic advisory, membership development, market research, communications, monitoring, government affairs and exhibition and conference management.

Kellen can also assist associations with global regulatory and legislative advisory services in China, as it does in the United States and the European Union.

The company serves more than 100 client organizations and their member companies and professionals worldwide in several industries, including construction, home furnishings, food and nutrition, electronics, medical, media, law and technology.

Kellen’s global services component was accelerated by the acquisition of Ernst & Young Association Management in Brussels in 2004, now Kellen Europe. Alfons Westgeest, managing partner of Kellen Europe, and group vice president of Kellen Company, is leading Kellen's global expansion efforts.

“Our clients are excited to be an integral part of this new expansion, as Kellen continues to enhance its services and strengthen its global reach,” says Westgeest. “With our team of multinational experts and alliances, we can now provide associations and companies with truly global solutions and capabilities.”

Kellen Management and Consulting (Beijing) Ltd is a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise, located in the Chaoyang district, Beijing China.

About Kellen Company
Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., New York City, Tucson, Beijing and Brussels. For more information, visit www.kellencompany.com, www.kelleneurope.com

Kellen Company Forms Strategic Alliance with China-based Horizon Research Consultancy Group
Alliance represents Kellen’s ongoing global expansion

Atlanta, GA/Brussels, Belgium (August 18, 2006) — Kellen Company, a premier global professional services firm, and one of the world’s largest association management companies (AMCs), has forged a strategic alliance with Beijing, China-based Horizon Research Consultancy Group, a leading management and market research consulting company. The partnership gives Kellen a significant presence in Asia, with access to advanced resources and market intelligence that will benefit its international clients.

With offices in five cities in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Wuhan) Horizon has become a renowned professional research and consultancy firm, serving both local and global enterprises during China’s transition from a planned economy to a market economy.

Horizon’s research projects, networks and expertise span a range of industries, including real estate, food & beverage, entertainment, tourism and telecommunications. These resources are now available to Kellen’s client associations wanting to enhance their understanding of Chinese markets and professional services or establish representation in China.

“Kellen continues to expand its capabilities to provide our clients with the resources they need and want,” said Peter Rush, CEO of Kellen Company. “Horizon is an excellent partner which can cater to the growing demand for market intelligence in China.”

The partnership has already proven successful for current Kellen clients with projects in China.

“Horizon aims to be a leading China-based research and consulting brand with a global reach,” said Victor Yuan, chairman of the Horizon Group. “It provides clients with data-based research, enabling them to exceed customer expectations, offer China-fit solutions, and deliver value-added results. Horizon grows together with its clients. By 2010, Horizon aspires to have a professional team of multi-national, cultural, and educational experts to service our clients with a new global image and capabilities.”

Kellen’s global services component was accelerated by the acquisition of Ernst & Young Association Management in Brussels in 2004 and the formation of Kellen Europe. Alfons Westgeest, managing partner of Kellen Europe, and group vice president of Kellen Company, is leading Kellen's global expansion efforts.

About Kellen Company
Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels. For more information, visit www.kellencompany.com, www.kelleneurope.com

About Horizon Research Consultancy Group
Founded in 1992, Horizon is a leading firm in professional research and management consulting in China. Horizon Research Consultancy Group is composed of four branches: Horizon Research for market research, Progress Strategy for strategic management consulting, Horizonkey.com for shared online sources for studies of mass consumption culture, and Vision Investment for projects-selection and management consulting for investment. Horizon offers professional consulting services for those native or/and multinational corporations in greater China by employing advanced data-based research methodologies, policy analysis, and management diagnosis.

Alfons Photo
Alfons Westgeest

Westgeest was selected based on his 25-year career in association management, during which he has served associations in the transport, energy, construction, consumer products, information technology and engineering sectors. Currently, he is managing partner of Kellen Europe, a division of one of the world’s largest association management companies, Kellen Company. From Kellen’s office in Brussels, Belgium, Westgeest oversees a team of 25 professionals providing professional services such as association management, government affairs, public relations, strategic advice, creative communications and web-site development to associations and individual companies.

“We are extremely proud that Alfons has been recognized by ASAE as a leader in forming and shaping European and US-based, as well as global associations,” said Peter Rush, president and CEO of Kellen Company. “Kellen Europe has grown and flourished under Alfons’ management.”

ASAE comprises almost 22,000 association executives and industry partners representing nearly 11,000 organizations. The Center for Association Leadership is the leading provider of learning, future focused and strategic research and knowledge resources and community that challenge association professionals.

The selection process for the Fellows includes nomination by a peer, an in-depth application describing the individual’s innovation, leadership, and commitment to the association profession, a telephone interview with a member of the selection committee of their peers and selection from among a group of highly qualified individuals.

“The Fellows play an important role within ASAE and The Center and the larger association community, encouraging innovation and risk-taking in their own organizations and through the work that they do serving on ASAE & The Center’s committees, task forces, councils and boards, and allied organizations,” said Jeff Morgan, CAE, Executive Vice President, The Institute for Financial Markets and 2005-2006 Fellows Chair. “These are truly the leaders, thinkers and doers of our global association community.”

Nearly 200 men and women have received the designation of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Fellow since the program’s inauguration in 1986. All areas of the association community are incorporated in the selection process, including association executives, consultants, association management company executives, hospitality executives, as well as technology and business service providers.

“I believe in uniting the world through associations that transcend boundaries of residence, religion and wealth,” said Westgeest. “The ASAE and The Center provide an excellent body of knowledge and spirit, and I am honored to serve as a Fellow.”

Westgeest holds a degree in commercial and European law from Leyden University in The Netherlands. He is a board member of the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) and a 15-year member of ASAE. He was Chairman of ASAE’s International Section and Committee and served on the first ASAE Board residing outside of North America from 1999-2002.

About Kellen Company: Founded in 1964, Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies and other organizations. Kellen serves more than 10,000 companies and 100,000 professionals worldwide, either through its more than 100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels. For more information, visit www.kellencompany.com

THE 6th EDITION OF THE EUROCONFERENCE TACKLES COMPETITIVENESS
AND COMMUNICATION AND THE KEY ROLE OF EU ASSOCIATIONS

BRUSSELS (May 11th, 2006) – The 6th edition of the EuroConference, organised on April 26th in Brussels by Kellen Europe together with Professor Justin Greenwood from the Aberdeen Business School and College of Europe attracted approximately 100 participants. The EuroConference 2006 is the culmination of a series of successful annual conferences since 1998 aimed at analysing the effectiveness of EU Business Associations, and confirms the increasing interest executives have in this conference formula that enables them to discuss with experts and colleagues issues of importance to both members and association leaders.

This year’s conference addressed the role of associations in the revised EU Lisbon Agenda for a competitive Europe by 2010 as well as new forms of communication used by EU institutions and their impact, especially on associations.

Speakers included Nicole Dewandre of the Research Directorate General of the European Commission, Chris de Koning, Former External Affairs & Communication Manager of Shell Hydrogen, Paloma Castro, Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs at McDonald's and AMCHAM EU representative, Bill Duncan, Director-General of Assurre, Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, as well as Graham Watson, Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the ALDE.

"The EuroConference reveals the latest trends and delivers value to everybody who is active in the field of association management", explains Chris de Koning, Former External Affairs and Communication Manager of Shell Hydrogen.

“Our goal is to provide a platform to stimulate exchange of best practices and discussions in a constructive way”, explains Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner at Kellen Europe. “The EuroConference provided also the opportunity to present results of the European Federation Survey carried out by EurActiv.com in collaboration with Kellen Europe with some interesting trends in communication activities by associations”.

(EuroConference presentations, including the survey presentation, will soon be available at: www.kelleneurope.com/euroconference)

This event was sponsored by I.R.I.S. DocShare and media partners: EurActiv.com, European Voice, AmCham EU, Landmarks, Headquarters Magazine, International Association Executive, THEPLANNER.be, Europolitics, ESAE, ASAE Global Link, European Agenda, and the College of Europe Alumni Association.

6TH EDITION OF THE EUROCONFERENCE
"COMPETITIVENESS AND COMMUNICATION - THE ROLE OF EU ASSOCIATIONS"

BRUSSELS (April 12th, 2006) – The 6th edition of the EuroConference, organised by Kellen Europe together with Professor Justin Greenwood from the Aberdeen Business School and College of Europe, will take place on April 26th in Brussels.

This year’s EuroConference will focus on "competitiveness and communication" with a strong list of speakers including industry leaders and EU institution officials as well as association managers and advisors. These topics proposed are of increasing importance to both members and association leaders.

The first session will address the role of associations in the revised EU Lisbon Agenda for a competitive Europe by 2010. Associations are an important player to support the new impetus that the EU is looking for, especially by guiding a coordinated approach for innovation, technology platforms and project groups that were formed in the past year. With the adoption of the 2007-2013 budget the EU underlined the need to increase funding of research in Europe.

In the afternoon participants at the EuroConference will discuss the new forms of communication used by the EU and their impact, especially on associations.

“The EuroConference 2006 is the culmination of a series of successful annual conferences since 1998 aimed at analysing the effectiveness of EU Business Associations. Our goal is to stimulate exchange and learning among professionals”, explains Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner, Kellen Europe. “

Some of the confirmed speakers include: Nicole Dewandre - of the Research Directorate General of the European Commission, Chris de Koning – Former External Affairs & Communication Manager, Shell Hydrogen, Paloma Castro - Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs, McDonald's and Amcham EU representative Bill Duncan - Director-General, Assurre, Ivan Hodac - Secretary General, European Automobile Manufacturers Association, Roger Liddle - Member of EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson’s Cabinet, Graham Watson, Member of the European Parliament, chairman of the ALDE.
The full programme is available at: www.kelleneurope.com/euroconference

About Kellen Europe
Over the last 15 years, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise that enables the company to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions.

Kellen Europe is part of the Kellen Company, founded in 1964, and provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, website development and other professional services.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
75 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

EXPANDING FROM MICROTECHNOLOGY TO RENEWABLE ENERGIES
NEW CLIENT WINS FOR KELLEN EUROPE

BRUSSELS (February 23rd, 2006) – The Association Management Company Kellen Europe wins 2 new clients. Kellen Europe manages the Brussels office of IVAM, an international association of companies and institutes in the field of microtechnology, and will provide strategic advice within the European Commission project HyLights.

IVAM is an international association of companies and institutes in the field of microtechnology (www.ivam.de). IVAM aims to help start ups and small and medium sized enterprises to grow and develop new business relations by facilitating their participation to major trade fairs across the world, providing strategic advice, training and information on funding opportunities and tax incentives available in the European Union and its Member States. Kellen Europe activities will focus on its European membership drive, promotion of events and will provide members with added value content in areas of expertise such as EU affairs.

HyLights is a multi-annual project initiated by the European Commission (www.hylights.org). The main goal is to collect and assess data from past and ongoing European as well as international hydrogen demonstration projects specifically in the field of transport.
Kellen Europe will provide strategic advice to other project partners and the European Commission further to the analysis of the different project structures and funding schemes used in these projects, the ultimate goal being to develop best practices for the future.

“In the hydrogen field, Kellen Europe manages amongst others the European Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technology Platform (HFP). HyLights is an exciting addition for our growing expertise in the field“, explains Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner - Kellen Europe.

Over the last 15 years, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise that enables the company to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

NEW CLIENT WIN FOR KELLEN EUROPE!

THE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY ADVISES THE EUROPEAN SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION

BRUSSELS (December 15th, 2005) – The European Software Association was launched in October 2005. The Association Management Company Kellen Europe was selected to advise, create the legal/fiscal structure and set up the governance scheme of the new Association.

The European Software Association represents over 25 companies in the European software industry. Its principal mission is to shape and reinforce the European software industry activities by working closely with EU legislators and other industry stakeholders and to become a key interface with European Union institutions, media and the general public on matters impacting the software industry.

The European Software Association aims to help Commissioners examine initiatives from unexplored angles and offer recommendations and counsel for efficient application of Directives. The Association wants to ensure that the industry is optimally represented whilst facing policy makers by providing them with the information they need to deliver effective legislation for the benefit of European industry and consumers.

Jeremy Roche, Chairman of the board of directors said: “We firmly believe this industry can make a major contribution toward innovation in Europe. We selected Kellen Europe as Kellen is well versed in managing associations and providing leadership to them”.

“We are very proud that the European Software Association chose Kellen to provide strategic advice and help in the creation of the Association. The Kellen Europe team will focus its efforts on helping the Association reach its goals”, says Katrijn Otten, Manager - Kellen Europe.

About the European Software Association
25 European Independent Software Vendor (ISV) companies created the European Software Association in October 2005.

ISV members of the association work with EU policy makers and other European stakeholders to foster innovation, growth and employment as well as competitiveness within the European software industry.
The IT industry employs around 9 million people across Europe, and generates revenues of around €226 billion.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

KELLEN EUROPE EXPANDS STAFF:
THREE NEW CONSULTANTS FOR ITS BRUSSELS OFFICE

BRUSSELS (October 10th, 2005) – Kellen Europe has recently expanded its staff in Brussels to meet the needs of a growing number of clients. Three consultants have joined the Kellen Brussels office in September: Michel Baumgartner, Pierre Conrath and Silvia Vaghi.

Baumgartner was tapped to support the activities of the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services ( IFES) and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Platform. He holds a political science degree from the IEP of Strasbourg and a Master's in European Public Management. Baumgartner started his career in the European Community of Consumer Cooperatives and worked for the last 2,5 years for a consultancy specialised on food and environment issues.

Conrath handles EU affairs management activities for Eurobat (European industrial and automotive battery manufacturers) and will take up a consultant position for IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Associates). He studied economics and finance at the University of Bordeaux and holds a Master's degree in Public Affairs and Representation of Interests from universities in Quebec and Bordeaux.
He worked as a public affairs consultant in Brussels before joining Kellen.

Vaghi will lead the project for the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Platform. She holds a Master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Milan, a Master of science in international policy and relations from the University of Brussels, and obtained a post graduate certificate in socio-environmental and management industries. She started working in Brussels as research assistant for Assure, the association for the sustainable use and recovery of resources in Europe, before joining EICTA (the association of European IT and Consumer Electronics Technology). In the framework of the Italian EU presidency she took up a position as policy advisor on environment and energy issues. Her latest assignment was in Paris as Associate Programme Officer for the UN Environmental Programme. She joins Kellen as a senior consultant.

“Kellen has increased its client portfolio and deepened its service offerings. We are happy to have these new consultants join our team and contribute to enhancing our position as the leading firm providing strategic advice and management services to European and global business ”, explains Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner at Kellen Europe.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

KELLEN EUROPE EMPLOYEES JOIN THEIR US COLLEAGUES FOR
THE KCO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA

BRUSSELS (July 27 th, 2005) – For the second time since the merger with the Kellen Company in June 2004, Kellen Europe (former Ernst & Young Association Management) employees attended the Kellen Company Leadership Conference in the company’s headquarters in Atlanta (July 21 st-23 rd).

Over 170 employees convened in Atlanta (Georgia) for three days of extensive training on best practices and other business and communications skills.

The Leadership Conference is a unique venue that allows the company to bring all its offices together (Brussels, Atlanta, New York City and Tucson, Washington D.C.), to provide a forum to communicate and discuss the Company's mission and values as well as the steps needed to achieve them.

This year’s conference provided Kellen employees with the opportunity to discuss key topics such as:

"Our company mission is to exceed client expectations through commitment to excellence and values. The Leadership Conference is one of the tools Kellen uses to meet the standard set: to further enhance the Company’s goal to be justifiably recognized as the best, most quality and client-oriented association management company” , explains Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner – Kellen Europe.

About Kellen Europe
Over the last 15 years, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise that enables the company to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

5th EDITION OF THE EUROCONFERENCE HITS KEY PARTICIPATION RATE
FOR DISCUSSION ON THE NEW EUROPEAN AGENDA

BRUSSELS (May 4 th, 2005) – The latest edition of the EuroConference series
“The New European Agenda of EU Business Associations” was held on
April 28 th in Brussels and attracted over 100 participants. The event, co-hosted by Kellen Europe and Professor Justin Greenwood from the Aberdeen Business School and College of Europe , has proven yet again to be a successful formula. The conference provided executives the opportunity to discuss with experts and colleagues the following topics:

More than 20 speakers included, among others, Elspeth Attwooll , Member of the European Parliament, Bernadette Ségol ( UNI-Europa), Bernhard Jansen (European Commission), Joris Pollet (Procter & Gamble ), Michael Bartholomew ( European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association ETNO) and
Jens Nymand Christensen (European Commission) .

“I believe these are really interesting times for anyone involved in European affairs, and in particular those working in and with associations. This is not only because of the EU enlargement, even though it is true that the new Member States are certainly bringing a fresher, more dynamic and more practical look into matters. The many challenges -economic and institutional- require new and more innovative approaches, where all stakeholders have a role to play”, said Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).

The EuroConference is “a very useful tool” analysing the effectiveness of EU Business Associations “including debate in which interventions ‘“compete’” with each other in a very constructive way”, said Bahadir Kaleagasi, EU Representative of Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD) and to UNICE.

For Liliane Volozinskis, Social Affairs Director, European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (UEAPME) , the session in which she participated offered “a very good opportunity to reach out to a bigger audience when discussing topics such as the social dialogue”.

Professor Justin Greenwood said: "This was another quality event. We are attracting a new audience every time. With a record of five events under our belt, each with over
100 delegates, the EuroConference series is making a contribution to the professional updating and exchange of know how in the business association sector”.

“This conference continued to demonstrate our involvement with the leadership of the association community, explained Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner, Kellen Europe. “We also took the opportunity to present the main outcomes of a recent survey carried out by EurActiv in partnership with Kellen Europe on ‘Strategy and Governance’ in order to better identify change processes in associations and discuss how to best handle them ”.

Conclusions from that survey underlined the importance of several services that Kellen offers on a EU, US and global level:

This event was sponsored by I.R.I.S. DocShare, and media partners European Voice, AmCham EU, EurActiv, Landmarks, ESAE & EIS.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
100 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

BRUSSELS (April 11, 2005) – Kellen Europe, together with Professor
Justin Greenwood from the Aberdeen Business School and College of Europe , will be holding the EuroConference 2005 on April 28 in Brussels.

This year’s EuroConference will focus on "the new agenda for EU business associations" . The conference will provide executives the opportunity to discuss with experts and colleagues the following main topics:

Confirmed speakers of this year's EuroConference include, and Elspeth Attwooll , Member of the European Parliament, Ivan Hodac (ACEA), Joris Pollet (Procter & Gamble ), Daniela Israelachwili (CIAA), Michael Bartholomew (ETNO) , Bahadir Kaleagasi (EU Delegate of Turkish Industrialist & Business Association), Daniela Obradovic (Lecturer in Law, University of Amsterdam) and Jens Nymand Christensen (Director, European Commission Secretariat General, Relations with Civil Society) .

“This conference is very important to show our involvement with the leadership of the association community. Our contribution is to stimulate networking, visibility and knowledge exchange in research and best practices in the field”, explains Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner, Kellen Europe. “

This EuroConference is the fifth in a series of successful events since 1999 aimed at analysing the effectiveness of EU Business Associations.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

KELLEN EUROPE put together big hydrogen and fuel cell conference,
exhibition and "drive and ride" in Brussels

BRUSSELS (March 30, 2005) – Kellen Europe successfully organised the second General Assembly of the European Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technology Platform held on 17 and 18 March 2005. For the first time in Brussels, a large number of prototype hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles from leading car manufacturers were displayed in one venue. Fuel cell stationary applications and re-fuelling systems were prominently exhibited. European Commissioner Janez Potocnik tested one of a dozen fuel cell cars in the “drive and ride” on the streets of Brussels. The event attracted well over 500 participants and had significant media coverage. The Technology Platform is a European wide project coordinated by Kellen Europe.

This year’s assembly was successful in addressing some of the most pressing issues and to inform and mobilise hydrogen energy stakeholders with respect to the draft Strategic Research Agenda and Deployment Strategy. It covered opportunities for their implementation in the EU’s Research 7 th Framework Programme. The meeting reviewed the status of the hydrogen debate and public activities at national level.

The conference attracted 500 participants and featured high level speakers amongst which European Commissioners and national ministers for research, transport and energy, senior industry executives, Members of the European Parliament; European and national RTD project coordinators and representatives from the financial community.

In parallel to the annual conference, Kellen Europe organised the largest exhibition of hydrogen technology applications ever in Brussels. The exhibition attracted more than 400 students, hundreds of professionals from the sector, and numerous European decision makers to review latest innovations and test the car, bicycle, or wheelchair prototypes. Participants were shuttled in hydrogen-powered buses between the Commission’s Charlemagne conference center, the European Parliament and the exhibition at Autoworld.

“The event was a huge success and proved our firm’s ability to launch the platform and coordinate these exciting events ”, stated Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner - Kellen Europe. “It was a big boost for the future progress by the platform”.

About Kellen Europe
Kellen Europe provides association management, strategic advice, communications, government affairs, benchmarking studies, Internet services and other professional advice to associations and corporations worldwide. Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

About the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform
The European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell platform was founded at the end of 2003 and aims at facilitating and accelerating the development and deployment of cost-competitive, world-class European hydrogen and fuel cell based energy systems and component technologies for applications in transport, stationary and portable power.

The consortium for the management of the platform is funded under the 6 th Framework Programme of the EU and consists of Kellen Europe (leader), Brussels, Joint research Centre of the EU, the Netherlands, and L-B-System-Technik, Germany.

PRISM INTERNATIONAL OPENS AN OFFICE IN BRUSSELS
AND CONTRACTS WITH KELLEN EUROPE

BRUSSELS (March 7, 2005) – The Board of Directors of Professional Records & Information Services Management - PRISM International has decided to open an office in Brussels. Brussels based Association Management Company Kellen Europe was selected to take on the full management of the EU office and to further its growth in Europe.

PRISM International members include the owners and senior management of leading information management companies among others in the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Thailand, and in Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands…). The organization’s mission is to enhance and promote the information management industry, and to provide quality services and education to the industry on an international level.

“With a growing number of European members, it was important for us to open an office in Europe and Brussels was the appropriate place for this. We are looking forward to developing our presence in Europe and assisting companies active in the field. We believe PRISM International can offer excellent benefits for companies in Europe as we can now tailor products and services to their needs. The initiative by PRISM international also proves the increasing demand by associations which expand into global markets and use global firms. For our goal to be achieved, we need to work together with the company members and perfectly understand the European market”, explains Jim Booth, Executive Director of PRISM International. “PRISM International selected Kellen Europe, a professional association management company, as Kellen is well versed in providing leadership to leading organizations like PRISM International”.

PRISM International organizes a yearly European Conference. This year’s conference will focus on “Business Across Borders” and will take place from September 5 to 7, 2005 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

About PRISM International
PRISM International (Professional Records & Information Services Management) is the not-for-profit trade association for companies that provide their clients with protection, access, retention, storage and disposal of their vital information.

Association members receive unmatched industry information, education and a global network from which to gain the tools necessary to provide the highest quality of service to their clients.
For more information, visit www.prismintl.org.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

The International Federation and Event Services (IFES)
Contracts with Kellen Europe

BRUSSELS (November 17, 2004) – The Board of the International Federation of Exhibition (IFES) has selected the Brussels based Association Management Company Kellen Europe to take on the full management of the association and to further its growth. IFES will be moving its headquarters from Germany to Brussels as of November 2004.

Katrijn OTTEN, Manager at Kellen Europe, will serve as Executive Director
of IFES.

IFES is comprised of 15 national trade associations representing exhibit designers, producers and service providers. The organization promotes the commercial, professional and socio-political interests of its national member associations on an international level.

“IFES selected Kellen Europe, a professional association management company, to manage IFES from Brussels. Kellen Europe is well versed in providing leadership to leading organizations like IFES. This will give the best opportunity for IFES to flourish”, explains Larry Kulchawik of Derse Exhibits – Chicago, who has been president of IFES since June 2004.

“We are truly looking forward to assisting the companies active in the exhibit industry with their international business. This aim can only be achieved while working closely together with the IFES member associations. The Kellen Europe team will focus on making the IFES slogan “Sharing Knowledge” become a reality”, says Katrijn Otten.

IFES participates in the EuroShop, a triennial exposition for the trade show industry, in February 2005 in Dusseldorf, Germany. EuroShop is the exhibition industry’s largest event and draws over 60,000 visitors to see the latest in exhibit products and design trends.

About IFES
IFES is the international umbrella federation for all national/country associations whose member-companies are active in the exhibition-services- and event-marketing-sector.

IFES offers a platform for communication for every country association itself as well as for every member-company of these national associations who are active in the international market.

The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its
70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels.

Bob Gelardi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Kellen Company

Alfons Westgeest
Managing Partner, Kellen Europe

Attending the launch was Rosemary Gallant, Acting Senior Commercial Officer, US Mission to the EU. Gallant expressed the importance of associations in issues of global business and trade, citing the Kellen Company’s key role in assisting its clients in global and government affairs.

Robert-Jan Smits, Acting Director DG Research, European Commission, presented the latest technology platforms associations can benefit from. The European Research Area can help companies and associations with funding to use these platforms to their advantage. Smits also recognized the technological expertise Kellen Europe offers clients like the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform.

“This event was a very special one for us”, said Alfons Westgeest, Managing partner, Kellen Europe. “Being part of the Kellen Company provides us with the opportunity for continued growth in Europe and the world and gives our clients an opportunity to tap the expertise in all five Kellen Company offices”.

“Today more than ever, business and trade associations want value for the money they expend”, said Bob Gelardi, Chairman and CEO of the Kellen Company. ”We can now provide our global expertise and added value to clients in the context of the expansion of the EU and integration of the world trading community, he noted: “Because we focus on our client concerns, we expect to continue to grow on a global basis, by responding to and anticipating our clients’ needs”.

The Kellen Company is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels. Formerly Ernst & Young Association Management, Kellen Europe was acquired by the Kellen Company in June.

About Kellen Europe
Kellen Europe provides association management, strategic advice, communications, government affairs, benchmarking studies, Internet services and other professional advice to associations and corporations worldwide. Over the last 15 years, Kellen Europe has gathered considerable expertise that enables the company to rapidly anticipate the needs of emerging or existing associations and to provide tailored organizational solutions. For more information, visit www.kelleneurope.com.

About Kellen Company
Founded in 1964, the Kellen Company provides association management, government affairs, public relations, meetings management, creative communications, Web site development and other professional services to associations, as well as individual companies. The Kellen Company serves more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its 70 client associations or directly, from offices in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Tucson and Brussels. For more information, visit www.kellencompany.com.

Kellen Company Acquires Ernst & Young Association Management Practice in Brussels

ATLANTA (June 14, 2004) -- The Kellen Company has acquired Ernst & Young Association Management N.V. from Ernst & Young Special Services in Brussels, Belgium. Ernst & Young Association Management has been renamed Kellen Europe. As a result of this acquisition, the Kellen Company will become the largest international association management company with a full-service subsidiary in the heart of the European market.

The Kellen Company is a premier professional services firm that provides association management, communications, government relations, meetings management and interactive services to associations and companies worldwide. Ernst & Young Association Management, a European leader in the creation, management and representation of trade associations, operated for more than 15 years as a business unit within Ernst & Young International.

The combined company will serve more than 10,000 companies worldwide, either through its 70 client associations or directly. Kellen will now have five strategically located offices, in Brussels and Washington, DC, as well as New York, Atlanta and Tucson.

"Adding a Brussels office provides our clients with professional capabilities to deal with any issue in the European Union," said Bob Gelardi, Chairman & CEO, Kellen Company. "The professionals at Ernst & Young Association Management share our commitment to our values and this provides them with the opportunity for continued growth."

Kellen Company and Ernst & Young Association Management established a strategic partnership in 2002. Ernst & Young, as part of its strategy of fully guaranteeing the independence of its statutory auditors within the framework of the law on Corporate Governance, decided to sell non-core practices. Alfons Westgeest will continue as the Managing Partner of Kellen Europe.

"I am delighted to be joining the professionals at Kellen Company," said Mr. Westgeest. "This provides us with an opportunity to continue to grow our practice in Europe and throughout the world. It is already providing benefits for our clients to tap the expertise in Kellen's other offices."

"With increasing globalization, it is important for us to lead our clients with resources and knowledge they need. With the expansion of the EU and the integration of the world trading community, our expertise on both continents will provide added value to our clients," noted Peter Rush, President & COO, Kellen Company.

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Kellen Company Acquires Ernst & Young Association Management Practice in Brussels

Kellen Company Forms Strategic Alliance with
Conferences & Incentive Management Ltd. in India
Kellen Company now represented in six regions around the world

Kellen Europe Organized Its 8th Annual EuroConference
In collaboration with key European trade and industry groups

Kellen Company Singapore Pte Ltd Forms Strategic Alliance
with CMA International Consultants Pte Ltd
Alliance represents Kellen’s ongoing global expansion

Kellen Company Signs Agreement with
Arabian Knowledge Economy Association
Kellen Company’s global expansion continues into the Middle East

Kellen Company Opens First
Association Management Company Office in Beijing

Kellen Company Forms Strategic Alliance with China-based Horizon Research Consultancy Group
Alliance represents Kellen’s ongoing global expansion