Written by Inger Wijnbladh, IMA Sweden
2002 Conference and AGM in Copenhagen
After the AGM the Farewell dinner at Axelborg, Vesterbrogade was extraordinary.
The Danish Ex committee played Fairy Tales and Bente Skjödt entered the room as “Kejsaren utan kläder” by H C Andersen.
The very last day we all went on a Jazz Brunch at Nyhavn Faergekro.
2003 Conference and AGM in Amsterdam
The 29th European Management Assistance Conference started with a reception given by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Amsterdam Mr M.J. Cohen
The conference theme this year was Riding the Waves of Change
During the sightseeing tour we also visited Anne Frank’s house at Prinsengracht 267 which was very interesting and appailling.
2004 Conference and AGM in Athens
We all met in the lobby of Hotel Best Western, heading for a tasting of olive oil.
The conference dinner was held at Piraiki Gonia.
We had a Greek night with entertainment.
2006 Conference and AGM in Malmö
The Welcome Reception at Malmö City Hall. Sonia Vanular in the middle of the Swedish group
Members from the student union from Lund’s university played for us.
The conference dinner was at Luftkastellet, Öresunds Bridge between Sweden and Denmark.
One of the Swedish members had arranged so the bridge lights were on the whole evening.
2007 Training Day in Warsaw
The Magic of innovation develop your Creative Skills
The evening before the trainings program we had a nice dinner at Folk Gospoda
Swedish member born in Czechoslovakia, today two countries Tjeckien and Slovakien had a nice chat with a Slovenian member.
2007 my two friends from Greece visiting me in Stockholm
When I participated in EAPS AGM in Greece 1987 I met two nice ladies who to care of me, who was pregnant. They called my stomach their little EAPS-baby.
We have had contact during the years and now 20 years later Helen and Koula were in Stockholm for a conference. I invited them for lunch and dinner in our home outside Stockholm.
It turned out to be fantastic day and they finally met “their little EAPS-baby” in person.
2007 Conference and AGM in Brussels
Karen Nanninga was the Conference Moderator and the theme was Evolution or Extinction.
Group photo before the conference dinner at La Plaza Theatre
2008 Conference and AGM in Berlin
The conference theme was The increasing global influence of Asian cultures. To cope successfully in our jobs and deal efficiently with our Asian colleagues we need to expand our expertise. Be prepared: Think east – work west.
The conference dinner was held at Wasserwerk a very special place.
2009 Conference and AGM in Ljubljana
The conference theme was Make it easy with original thinking.
The welcome reception was held by Mr Zoran Jankovic, Major of Ljubljana City
The conference dinner was held at Grand Hotel Union with entertainment of local dancers.
A city tour in Ljubljana by boat. Sonja Vanular still going strong.
Some of us made an excursion to Bled to see the fantastic island with the little church.
On top of the mountain you can see the oldest castle in Slovenia.
Before we all said good-buy to each other we had a last luncheon together.
