Erasmus S.A.: From Vienna to Our Teams: Bringing Communication and Storytelling Skills In-house

26 Jun 2025

Our Business Development Director recently had the pleasure of joining the Communication and Storytelling Workshops co-hosted by IAPCO and the Leading Centres of Europe in Vienna. The two-day programme offered more than just inspiration, it sparked ideas for how we can tailor powerful communication techniques to our own context.

Alongside peers from eleven IAPCO Member PCOs and twelve LCE institutions, we explored storytelling frameworks, persuasive messaging and collaborative roleplaying in an energetic and open exchange of ideas.

Building on this experience, we’ve already delivered tailored internal sessions to select team members who could immediately apply the insights into their roles. Encouraged by the positive feedback and impact, we’re now planning to roll out a company-wide training initiative, designed to embed these communication and storytelling techniques across all teams in a way that aligns with our culture and client goals.

We’re excited to translate shared knowledge into action – and to continue crafting stories that resonate.

The communication training was insightful and highly relevant. I believe that implementing the techniques we learned will significantly enhance the way we communicate. What stood out to me the most was the advice to avoid using negative language and, instead, to replace each negative word with a positive one.’ Elena V., Project Assistant

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IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026

IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026, taking place from 16–19 March 2026, marks 10 years of IAPCO EDGE and returns to the city where the EDGE journey began.

This highly interactive three-day seminar is designed for meetings and events professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and grow their global networks.

Combining expert-led sessions, case studies and collaborative group work, the programme focuses on practical tools, current trends and actionable insights. The seminar faculty comprises world-leading industry professionals and long-standing leaders within IAPCO: Stephen Noble, Chair of the IAPCO Training Academy and General Manager Asia Pacific, The Conference Company; Mathias Posch, IAPCO Past President, Chair of the Accreditation Committee, and President & Partner, International Conference Services (ICS); and Jan Tonkin, IAPCO Past President and Founder & Advisor, The Conference Company.

More than a seminar, EDGE is about connection, teamwork and shared experience—delivered with the distinctive manaakitanga (warmth and hospitality) that makes Auckland and New Zealand unique.

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