The document summarizes the annual general meeting of IABC EME (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region held in 2012. It lists the outgoing and incoming board members for 2012-13. Key highlights from the professional development report include plans to develop an accreditation completion program and participation in defining the career roadmap for communication professionals. It also announces the 2012 Leadership Institute to be held in Paris for chapter leaders to share best practices and hear inspirational speakers on the topic of disruptive communications.