The European Business Registry Association (EBRA) recently held its annual meeting in Madrid, hosted by our friends and colleagues at Registradores de España. The two-day gathering brought together key stakeholders from business registries across Europe, fostering collaboration and progressing the association’s work to improve business registry practices across Europe.
EBRA Board Meeting
The first day in Madrid was dedicated to the EBRA Board, where Board members discussed a range of strategic priorities and initiatives for the year ahead. Key topics included the decision on the future of the EBR network, the recent updates to the Articles of Assocation, discussion on the operational and financial organisation of the Association, and preparation for the Member’s meeting taking place the following day.
The EBRA Board are elected representatives from business registries across Europe, including Finland, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and the UK. This breadth of experience provides valuable insight into the different regulatory and operational landscapes across Europe, and ensures that EBRA continues to represent a wide range of views on behalf of its members.
EBRA Members’ Meeting
On the second day, the focus shifted to the broader EBRA membership with a comprehensive meeting that welcomed Members both in-person and online for the Autumn General Assembly. The meeting agenda included updates on the activities of the Association, as well as opportunities to hear a wider exchange of ideas and feedback.
EBRA members received feedback from the Board on the implementation of the EBRA strategy 2024-2028 through the association’s planned activities, the financial updates for 2024 and draft budget for 2025, and reports from the Chairs of the EBRA working groups. The Board also took the opportunity to say ‘Grazie’ to Flavio Burlizzi, who is stepping down as Chair of the Business Registry Insights working group after many years’ service, and welcome Ana Del Valle as the new Chair of this important, global working group.
One of the main discussion points during the meeting was the EBR Network, including the network’s performance during 2024, the results from the recent Pilot project which has been running for six months, and the decision being put to Members to decide the future of the network. This is a crucial decision for EBRA, which will impact the activities for 2025 and beyond.
Final thoughts
The EBRA Member’s meeting in Madrid was an opportunity for business registry professionals from across Europe to come together and have their say in shaping the future of business registry practices. The EBRA Board are grateful to Registradores de España for their role in hosting the event and making EBRA feel so welcome during the two days.
This is a time of great change for the business registries with many areas of legislation impacting the future of registry operations. The best way to face these challenges is through a collaborative international community, which EBRA is happy to support and grow.
