All Sessions

AGI CEO Series: Is there a Future for Strategic Planning?

Speaker(s):

Matthew R. D’Uva Matthew Chase Jennifer Maxine McNelly Jame Cofran

AGI CEO Series: Drive Growth through Better Incentive Pay Plans

Speaker(s):

Mark R. Graham Kevin R. Keller Wylecia Wiggs Harris Simon Quint

AGI CEO Series: What Association Governance Can Learn from the Corporate Sector

Speaker(s):

Christie A. Tarantino-Dean Mark Engle Gregory W. Heidrich

AGI CEO Series: Developing the Leadership Team of the Future

Speaker(s):

Christina Lewellen Justin Moore Lowell M. Aplebaum Abe Eshkenazi Kristine Johnson

AGI CEO Series: The Realities of the Corner Office: Navigating Culture and Politics

Speaker(s):

Paul Pomerantz Susan A. Cantrell Lori M. Anderson David Peck

AGI CEO Series: Whose Job is it: Preparing for the Next CEO

Speaker(s):

Gary A. LaBranche James J. Zaniello Suzanne C. Berry Johnnie White

Catalyst: The Science of Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being at Work

Speaker(s):

Britt Andreatta

Associations IGNITE

Speaker(s):

Karen S. Bernstein Christopher Huizenga Nabil El-Ghoroury Megan Denhardt George A. Miller Brian Haney Hannah Carroll

Community-Led Growth is the Future of Membership

Speaker(s):

Rick M. Burt Kurt Heikkinen Mollie Pillman

Digging for Truth: Uncovering the Drivers of Membership and Retention

Speaker(s):

Pete Zimek

Everyone Wants a Change but No One Wants to Change

Speaker(s):

Ronald M Moen Jim Gibson

From Insights to Foresights: Navigating the Four Stages of Organizational AI Readiness

Speaker(s):

Rich Vallaster

Elevating Membership Experiences: The Art of Introducing New Benefits

Speaker(s):

Ben Hopper

AI and Sustainability: A New Era for Your AMS

Speaker(s):

Melissa Williamson Gil Gonzalez

Destination Marketing Organizations: Your Partners in Workforce Development

Speaker(s):

Santiago Corrada

The Fishbowl: Innovation Edition

Speaker(s):

Jay S. Daughtry

Charting the Course Beyond Membership: The Essential Role of Nondues Revenue in Association Success

Speaker(s):

Bill Sheehan

The Rise of Generative AI and its Impact on Credentialing

Speaker(s):

Elena Dumitrascu

Hidden in Plain Sight: Launching a Public Awareness Campaign for Your Small-Staff Association

Speaker(s):

Shawn Taylor Kaminski Sheri L. Singer

Private Equity’s Ripple Effect: Strategically Preparing Your Association for a New Era

Speaker(s):

Joanna Pineda Mike DiFrisco

From Insights to Impact: PESTEL Analysis Driving Strategic Success for Associations

Speaker(s):

Julia O'Connor Brian Limperopulos

Leveraging the Power of Data: Measuring and Communicating DEIAB Outcomes

Speaker(s):

Michael Boa

Small But Mighty: Engineering Microcredentials That Deliver Results

Speaker(s):

Josh Slayton Elizabeth Moore Denise Roosendaal Letty M Kluttz

Global Expansion Workshop: Crafting Your Association's Path to Success

Speaker(s):

Brian A. Weiss Francisco Gomez Tarn Kaur

Strategic Starts: Empowering New CEOs to Thrive in Associations

Speaker(s):

Julia Kaufman

Going Live: How CXPA Harnessed LinkedIn Live for Engagement and Awareness

Speaker(s):

Gabriel Smith

The Exhibitor Upsell Blueprint: Small Tweaks, Big Revenue

Speaker(s):

Stacey Goldberg Sabrina S. Soto

Growing Your Membership Using a Cocktail Napkin

Speaker(s):

Theresa Rose

Unlocking Success: How Coaching Drives Performance and Growth

Speaker(s):

Lori Bruhns

Harness Your Marketing Power—The Membership Marketing Bootcamp

Speaker(s):

Olena Lima

Using AI for Education and Credentialing: Rapid Upskilling & Reskilling

Speaker(s):

Rory McCorkle Leslie Thomas

Succession: Avoiding the Drama of Misaligned Leaders and Competing Visions

Speaker(s):

Andy McIntyre Alison Teitelbaum

ASAE Association Insights Center Learnings on Navigating the New Workforce Landscape: How Associations Can Lead the Way

Speaker(s):

Kristi L. Donovan Patrick Glaser

Unlocking Potential: What You Need to Know About Neurodiversity

Speaker(s):

Jane Singleton

Building Tomorrow's Leaders: Developing a Clear Path for Volunteer Leadership

Speaker(s):

Lindsay Currie Justin Burniske

Bravery on the Glass Cliff: Navigating Unwinnable Leadership Challenges

Speaker(s):

Debbie Trueblood

Finance Feud: The Top 10 Finance and Accounting Issues Facing Associations

Speaker(s):

Janette Schwartz

Creating and Managing Online Learning With AI: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Get Started

Speaker(s):

Diana Brandon Brie Nelson

Flipping the Glass Ceiling: Reflections From a Black Male Perspective

Speaker(s):

Anthony Estreet Rick M. Burt Curtis Nunley Kelli Baxter Paul Phillips, III

Designing Hybrid Programs Your Members Will Actually Use

Speaker(s):

Erin Huizenga

Global Leadership Starts With Trust

Speaker(s):

Michiel Gen Matt Riley Melissa J. Heeke

DIY Association Marketing With AI: Smarter, Faster, More Impactful

Speaker(s):

Kelly Hernandez

Leveraging AI Agents to Revolutionize Operations and Workflows

Speaker(s):

Conor Sibley Andy Steggles

Festivalization of Meetings: A Bold Leap Into the Future

Speaker(s):

Ben Goedegebuure Ksenija Polla

Make Failure Your Fuel: A Destructive Design Lab for Association Leaders

Speaker(s):

Sheri L. Jacobs Rashmi Airan

Fostering Neuroinclusion in Association Management: Initial Findings and Practical Strategies

Navigating and Explaining a New World Order to Your Board

Speaker(s):

Richard Yep

Insights From the Top: Lessons From First-Time Executive Leaders

Speaker(s):

Sara Hussey Nick Estrada

Navigating Component Distrust and Disaffiliation

Speaker(s):

Nancy Sullivan Cody Finan

Maximizing Booth and Sponsorship Sales for Event Success

Speaker(s):

Jason Stookey

Small But Powerful: Mastering Employee Benefits for Resource-Strapped Associations

Speaker(s):

Brian Haney

Achievement Unlocked: Motivation, Engagement, and Active Learning in a Dopamine-Driven World

Speaker(s):

Bradley Davis Delaney King

Maximizing Business Outcomes: Key Factors for Association Success

Speaker(s):

Sean Soth Erin Pressley Robb Lee Lynda Bouchard Patterson

Solving Ethical Issues Using the Newly Revised ASAE Ethics Toolkit

Speaker(s):

Cindy Ziegler Larry C. Smith

Advocacy in Action: Navigating the Latest Tax Reform Updates

Speaker(s):

Mary Kate Cunningham Kyle Hayes

Mission in Motion: Empowering Volunteer Ambassadors for Grassroots Impact

Speaker(s):

Toni Kervina Garra Liming

Training for the Trades: Workforce Development in Action

Speaker(s):

Diane Elkins Amy Morrisey Joel Landsverk

AI Empowers Associations: Unleashing Smart Marketing and Operational Potential

Speaker(s):

Joseph Burak Drew Navolio

Powering Through the Silver Tsunami: Strategic Succession Planning for Associations

Speaker(s):

Kendra Janevski

Better Together: Successfully Integrating Foresight and Strategic Planning

Associations at the Crossroads: Rethinking Global Strategies in Geopolitically Turbulent Times

Speaker(s):

Michiel Gen Amy Hissrich

Pricing for Professional Development: Strategies to Maximize Revenue and Impact

Speaker(s):

Stephen Legault Brian Kirkland Pamela N. Rosenberg Michael Tatonetti

Braving the Unknown: Paths Toward Your First CEO Role

Speaker(s):

John David Lingerfelt Haley M. Cox Kelli Baxter

Be Future-Ready: Organizational Agility and Scenario Planning

Resilient Leadership: Managing Backlash and Driving Organizational Change

Speaker(s):

Christine Feenstra

Breaking Silos: The Combined Power of Research, Branding, and Membership

Speaker(s):

David Krantz Laura Horsley Christopher Wojcik

Beyond Bylaws: Multilayer Strategies for Avoiding Governance Pitfalls

Speaker(s):

Kevin Serafino

Rethinking the Tech Stack: Thriving in an AI-Driven Future

Speaker(s):

Kevin Ordonez

Tournament of AI Prompt Engineering Champions—The Gameshow

Speaker(s):

Danielle Duran Baron Jenna Reese Tamela Blalock

Comprehensive Financial Practices for Effective Reporting - Fostering Ownership and Clarity

Speaker(s):

Michael Gellman Paul Preziotti

Graduate Level Investing: Advanced Topics in Association Reserve Investment Management

Speaker(s):

Ahmed Farruk Allan D. House Matt Gray Nat Bartholomew

DEIA Initiatives in the Crosshairs - In Today's Current Climate

Speaker(s):

Tanika S. Coates Terin Bates Clayonia Colbert-Dorsey

Harnessing Conscious Inclusion: Building Accessibility and Belonging in Meetings and Events

Speaker(s):

Christopher Beaman Markeya Martin Sara Stehle

Driving Change Through Skills-Based Leadership

Speaker(s):

Tracy L. Petrillo Michele L. Camarco Jennifer Graebe

Keep Calm and Carry On: Building a Communication Plan in Volatile Times

Speaker(s):

Jarrett Way Mindy Avitia

Efficiency Unleashed: Automating Common Association Processes Without Losing the Human Touch

Speaker(s):

Meagan Roloff Emily Eagon

Listen to me! Empathic Listening = Effective Leadership

Speaker(s):

Russ Webb

Leading Like Ted Lasso: Building Trust and Collaboration in Your Team

Speaker(s):

Jeff Harry

Elevate Your Association Events: Release the Power of Impact Measurement

Speaker(s):

Toni Brearley

Revitalizing Education Revenue: Three Case Studies

Speaker(s):

Jeff Thomas Cobb

More Than “Meh”: How Web Governance Turns Website Management Into a Strategic Win

Speaker(s):

Natalie Hughes Ray van Hilst

Empower Your Association: Leverage Technical Debt for Strategic Technology Investments

Speaker(s):

Neeraj Garg Jennifer Johnson

The 5+1 Advantage: Sparking Essential Risk Management Talks at Your Association

Speaker(s):

Jennifer Baker Michael A. Butera Erin Weeks Tip Tucker Kendall

No Wasted Data: Precision Data Capture in Membership Survey Design

Speaker(s):

Lisa Walt

Game of Pwns: Managing Your Board with Strategies for Navigating Factions and Ethical Dilemmas

Speaker(s):

Shawna Strickland Mark Franco Louise Pereyra

The Seven-Figure Blind Spot: What Successful AMCs See That Others Miss

Speaker(s):

Thorben Grosser Dahlia El Gazzar

Rich Staff Development on a Budget

Speaker(s):

Amanda S. Bureau Karyn Nishimura Sneath

La La Land of Governance: When Committees Go Rogue and How to Stage a Comeback

Speaker(s):

Bailey A. McMurray Edward Richard McMurray

Regulatory Awareness for Association Officials—No Lawyers or Lobbyists Needed

Speaker(s):

Paul Cullen

The Strategic Cost of Standing Still: Mapping and Solving Technical Debt

Speaker(s):

Evan Reid

Stop These Five Data Habits: Boost Insights Now

Speaker(s):

Rachel Mace

Neurodiverse-Strong Leaders: Empowering Great Minds in Leaders, Volunteers, and Staff

Speaker(s):

Laurie Kulikosky Cynthia Young Rhonda M. Payne Sharon H. Kneebone

Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities: A Small-Staff Nonprofit Turnaround

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Simpson Derek Neal

Trust and Transparency: The Role of Associations in the Media Landscape

Speaker(s):

Karen Saverino

The Ethics Playbook: Turning Dilemmas Into Solutions

Speaker(s):

Tina DeNeen Saima K Hedrick Shawna Strickland

Planning for Progress: Building an Effective Workforce Development Strategy

Speaker(s):

Elli Reges

What Would You Do? Ethical Decision-Making in Association Marketing

Speaker(s):

Tina DeNeen Catharine Gray Laura Sparks

AI in Action: Unlocking Role-Specific Strategies to Drive Association Success

Speaker(s):

Greg Starling

When the Unthinkable Happens, Will You Be Ready?

Speaker(s):

Cynthia Young Kelli Baxter Misty Frank

Rebranding and Repositioning in a Changing Landscape: A Case Study in Association Relevance

Speaker(s):

Suzanne Ogle

Why Sustainability is Good for your Business

Speaker(s):

Eric Kincaid Stephanie D. Jones Jackie Tauber

ASAE Fellows Situation Room: Navigating the Future of Associations

A Leader’s Practical Guide to AI Conversations That Matter

Speaker(s):

Alexandra Mouw Thad M. Lurie Tori Miller Liu

Association Security in an Insecure Cyber-World

Speaker(s):

Louis R Centrella Brian Scott Andy Lomasky

Accelerating Member and Partner Success: Navigating the Modern Buying Journey

Speaker(s):

Carrie McIntyre John Bacon

Benchmarking for Success: Driving Organizational Performance in Association Management

Speaker(s):

Christin W Berry

Driving Growth: Data-Driven Strategies for Event Success

Speaker(s):

Erin Lee Sarah Arth

ASAE'S Roadmap From Legacy to Leading Edge

Speaker(s):

Jeff Horne Deborah Fugazzi Hanger

Can You Handle Being in the Professional Development Hot Seat?

Speaker(s):

Bradley Davis Pamela N. Rosenberg

Embrace Your Meeting Planner Superpowers

Speaker(s):

Lacy Compton

Governance Strategies for Transforming Associations: A Global Perspective

Speaker(s):

Cheryl Enderlein Isabelle Bully-Omictin

Beyond Logistics: Unlocking the True Impact of Learning Program Evaluations

Speaker(s):

John Nawn

Channel the Power of Strategic Speaker Engagement

Speaker(s):

Tricia Richards-Service

Hidden Traps and Transformative Tactics in Strategic Plan Success

Speaker(s):

Diana Lee Tucker Don Dea

Bridging the Gap: Uniting Events and Education for Enhanced Member Engagement

Speaker(s):

Jessie Reyes Meghan Gowen

C-Suite Leadership: a Powerful Conversation with ASAE Professional Performance Winners

Speaker(s):

Tracy L. Petrillo Rhea M. Steele Stefanie Reeves

Jeopardy!—Style Association Ethics Showdown: Test Your Knowledge and Win!

Speaker(s):

Adrienne O. Bryant Greg Melia

Feedback Revolution: Transforming Feedback From Dreaded Task to Strategic Superpower

Speaker(s):

Sarah E. Gillian

Lights, Camera, Impact: Sharpening Your Video Skills for Success—A Hands-On Workshop

Speaker(s):

Michael Hoffman

Fostering Inclusive Communities: Harnessing Member Feedback to Increase Neurodiverse Belonging

Speaker(s):

Anne Pearson

No Wasted Words: Editing to Ensure Authentic, Impactful Messaging

Speaker(s):

Deborah Zak

Generative AI and Copyright Law: Navigating the Legal Pitfalls for AI-Generated Content

Speaker(s):

Dorothy Deng

Preparing for Black Swan Events: An Association's Guide to Civil Uncertainty

Speaker(s):

Nabil El-Ghoroury Mariama S. Boney

From Ideas to Impact: Innovative Approaches to Collaborative Brainstorming

Speaker(s):

Artesha C. Moore Nikki Golden Bob Moore

Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: Culture By Design - Building Organizations That Thrive

Speaker(s):

Geoffrey Brown Nancy Green Monika E. Schulz Peter J. O'Neil Chris Moodhe

Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: The Heartsaver Course by Safe Expo

Speaker(s):

Matt Laws

Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: CEO Summit

Saturday Los Angeles Experience: Shot of Art - Arts District

Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: Your Blueprint for Association Innovation: A Design Thinking Workshop

Speaker(s):

Nikki Shanks Nikki Golden

Saturday Los Angeles Experience: Hike with Picnic to Hollywood Sign

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Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: Foundations of Ethical AI Governance in Associations Intensive Workshop

Speaker(s):

Jeff De Cagna

Saturday Los Angeles Experience: Roller Skating Class and Rooftop Lunch

Saturday Los Angeles Experience: COSM

Saturday Los Angeles Experience: Movie Location Tour – Pasadena