Creative Learning
Game Changer Sessions
Get a compelling look into the minds of today's most influential leaders in business, innovation, and finance. See how these Game Changers redefined their industry and at times, the world:
- Creating an Age of Abundance with Peter Diamandis
- The Keys to Personal Financial Happiness with Jean Chatzky
- The Power of Using Influence & The Art of Diplomacy with Fritzi Woods
Ignite
This format of learning has been spreading across the country and even the world. Encapsulated in the Ignite motto, "enlighten us, but make it quick," each talk is exactly five minutes long. Ignite presenters share their personal and professional passions.
Deep Dive Sessions
Everything Mobile
After a high-level review of the current mobile landscape, you will explore the implications of future trends on associations, and how you can deliver value to your members in a very discussion and exercise-intensive session. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to generate tips and ideas on how to take advantage of mobile's close relationship with social media.
Social Gaming for Events
This highly interactive session will dive deep into basic game theory, and how integrating team-building, problem-solving, and a little fun into your event can enhance the learning process. Explore some of the tools that can be used to create social games before breaking off into teams to design a game based on a real-world problem. Learn how to leverage the concept of fun to create social games that transform your members' experience.
Leadership and the Balance of Power — A Forum for Deputy Directors
This exploratory session is designed specifically for association professionals currently serving as deputy executive director. You will examine the relationship between the CEO and #2, and new gain perspectives on daily management challenges and much more. It's time to un-blur the lines.
Half-Day Workshop
Making Innovation Happen: An Executive Learning Experience for Association CEOs
This intensive, half-day workshop will cater to CEOs who are serious about discovering the next level of success. You will learn what it takes to build a deep capability for innovation, and identify critical next steps for implementing an innovation strategy. You will also have the opportunity to develop a robust innovation strategy for radical new value creation that can be put into practice immediately.
Conversations That Matter
Participate in engaging, facilitated conversations that explore questions/issues that matter. Conversations are tailored to the following member segments/topics:
- Finance & Business Operations;
- Fundraising;
- Governance;
- Healthcare;
- Leadership;
- Membership;
- Personal/Career Development;
- Strategic Management; and
- Technology
Mobile Playground
This three-day showcase of six mobile-driven sessions will immerse participants in activities and experiences designed to maximize the productivity of any busy association executive. From an App Boutique featuring an App Mixologist, to hands-on iPad training, there's sure to be something for everyone.
Story Slam / Coaching Jam
Explore the art of good storytelling in a fun and exciting format. Each presenter has five minutes to tell a story based on the theme: lessons learned from association leadership. Presentations are not pre-determined — participants will be selected on-site, and will receive immediate feedback on how to make their story more engaging.
Wisdom While You Walk
Who would've thought you could actually learn something outside of a meeting room? In this exploratory learning format, you will pair off with a colleague and go for a short walk while examining a pre-determined topic. Findings will then be shared with the rest of the group.
A Green Safari for Meeting Planners
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the sustainability efforts of a local hotel and their meeting space. You will learn about all of the elements that affect how green and beneficial your meeting can be for the planet — and your association. Did we mention there will be prizes?
Flash Learning Room!
Don't see the content you're looking for? Here's your chance to claim a specified meeting room on-site and conduct a session of your choosing. It will be your responsibility to promote the session through the various social media channels.
