The European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) seeks to develop common quality standards in the communications profession through training, events, and networking. It was founded in 2006 and has over 1,970 members from 38 countries, including 39 from Portugal. The EACD publishes magazines, reports, and brochures. It operates working groups and organizes over 100 regional debates per year. Major annual events include the European Communication Summit and Awards. The EACD supports the creation of similar associations in other regions.

1. VIII Regional Lisbon Debate
“Financial Communications:
rebuilding trust and confidence”
9 November 2011
Hotel Altis

2. Ideas and Aims
The European Association of Communication
Directors (EACD) seeks to develop common
quality standards within the profession by way of
training, events, meetings and networking with
colleagues from across the EU

3. EACD at a Glance
- Founded in 06-11-2006 in Brussels
- 1.970 members (38 nationalities) from which 39 in Portugal
- Broad range of represented topics/industries
- 3 publications: Comunication Director Magazine, European
Comunication Monitor, Newsletter + Services Brochures
- EACDnet
- 11 Working Groups: CSR, Internal Comm, Transport, Education,
Healthcare, Social Media, Evaluation, Financial
- Events
- Regional Debates: 100 events (2009-11)
- Lisbon Debates: 7 events / 238 participants
- European Communication Summit, 28-29/06-12, Brussels
- European Communication Award 28-06-12
- European Anniversary 24th november 2011

4. Members

5. Members
 Founded 08/11/2006 in Brussels
by 80 in-house Communication Directors
 Today: 1970 members from which 39 in Portugal and
growing…
 38 nationalities
 Broad range of represented topics/industries

6. Members

7. Publications

8. Publications
 Communication Director magazine

9. Publications
 European Communication Monitor

10. Publications
 EACD Service Brochures
Next Topics
Planned for
2011:
 Copyright across
the EU
 CSR

11. EACDnet
Interactive social network for
the European Communications
community
 Connect with each other and
in groups
 Share knowledge and events
 Access personalised editorial
content

12. EACDnet
- Communicate with people
working in specific fields of
interest
- Get up to date information
about any communications
issue
- Chat with colleagues from
across Europe
- Post your professional
experiences and read
others'

13. Regional
Activities

14. Regional Coordinators

15. Regional Coordinators
 August/September 2008:
Regional Coordinators
introduced, today 33
across Europe
 Provide direct access to PR
expertise in all European
countries
 Act as the first point of
contact for regional EACD
members, represent the
EACD in their country

16. Regional Debates
 More than 100 Regional Debates
 PT = 8 Debates + 200 participants
 Cross-cultural events
 Panel Discussions
 Best case presentations
 Round table discussions
 Networking
 New intiative: Coaching Days

17. Working
Groups

18. 11 Working Groups

19. Events

20. European Communication
Summit  Held annually in
Brussels
 In 2012, it will take
place on June 28th and
29th at The Square
 600 communication
professionals from all
across Europe
 60 high-ranking
speakers on 25
keynotes, best cases
and panels

21. European Communication
Award
 June 28th 2012,
Brussels
 Awarded for
outstanding European
communications
 Representatives from
communications, the
media and politics

22. EACD Anniversary
Reception
 November 24, 2011 in
Paris
 Working Group
meetings
 Panel Discussion on
“Never Ending Crisis –
Risk and Crisis
Preparedness in a
Rapidly Changing World”
 Networking Reception

23. International Networks
- African Association of Communication Directors
 The EACD has
supported the
foundation of the AACD
 Foundation: February
26th at the Nelson
Mandela Foundation in
Johannesburg, South
Africa
 80 Founding members

24. Thank you for your
attention!
For further information, please visit:
www.eacd-online.eu
Regional Coordinator for Portugal
rui.martins@dianova.pt