The document summarizes the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD), a network for in-house communication professionals across Europe. It describes that the EACD operates through regional groups organizing local events, has over 2000 members from 38 countries in a variety of industries, and provides opportunities for networking, skills development, and information sharing through working groups, publications and surveys, events like the European Communication Summit, and an online member platform.

1. The leading network for in-house communication
professionals from all fields across Europe
10th Lisbon Debate “Going Global: managing effective
multicultural communications” 16th October 2012

8. • Total registered (Speakers included) 38
• Attendance 18

18. 8. Are there specific topics or speakers that
you would suggest for future Debates?
• Communication on Auto sector;
• Marketing campaigns the best way to communicate;
• Environmental issues effective communicaton best cases;
• Internal communicaton;
• Increase engagement in communication Marca Portugal;
• How to manage speakers' reputation and its role within the company
• Paulo Campos Costa, EDP

19. WHO WE ARE
Networking International Events
Information Sharing Professional Skills

20. EACD BOARD
16 top European communicators are elected every two years
to make up the EACD board and guide the association

21. EACD Members
The association was founded in 2006 in Brussels by 80 in-
house Communication Directors
 2132 Members and growing
 38 Nationalities
 Broad range of represented
topics/industries

22. MEMBERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT

23. REGIONAL GROUPS
The EACD operates through a network of Regional Coordinators
who act as local ambassadors for the association and organise
events on a local level.
 Regional Debates
 Seminars
 Coaching Days
 Networking

24. REGIONAL NETWORK

25. Working Groups
13 industry or topic focused Working Groups each with a
coordinator.
 Make International Industry Links
 Develop your Profession
 Gain European Insight
 Join multiple Groups
 Workshops

26. Corporate Social Responsibility Internal Communications
Energy Professional Services
European Institutions Risk and Crisis Communications
Evaluation Social Media
Finance and Insurance Transport
Health The Future of Media

27. Events and Networking
European Communication Summit European Communication Award
EACD Forum Networking Events

28. European Communication Summit
 The highlight of EACD calendar (27th & 28th June 2013)
 2 Days of intensive communications discussion in Brussels
 over 600 communication professionals from all across
Europe
 over 60 notable speakers on keynotes, best cases and
panels

29. European Communication Award
 Held annually during the Summit
 Awarded for outstanding European
communications
 Representatives from
communications, the media and
politics
 WINNER 2012:
Marc Bolland, CEO of Marks and
Spencer

30. EACD Forum
(10th December 2012 at Heineken, Amsterdam)
 Held annually in a different
European city
 Panel Discussion on a
contemporary issue
 Working Group meetings
 Networking reception

31. Publications and Surveys
European Communication Monitor
Communication Director Magazine
Newsletter Service Brochures

32. EACDnet
 Communications &
Event Information
 Members´ Networking
Platform
 Regional & Working
Group Threads
 Discussion Forum

33. European Communication Monitor
http://helios-repository.com.dedi1962.your-server.de/files/ECM2012_Final.mp4

34. Why did you join EACD?
Thank you for your attention. For further information, please visit:
www.eacd-online.eu

35. Portugal Regional Coordinator |
Communications Director at
Dianova Portugal
Rui Martins
rui.martins@dianova.pt
+351 919 923 752