All Sessions

Succession: Avoiding the Drama of Misaligned Leaders and Competing Visions

Speaker(s):

Andy McIntyre, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Alison Teitelbaum, Founder & Principal Consultant, AST Strategies

Empower Your Association: Leverage Technical Debt for Strategic Technology Investments

Speaker(s):

Neeraj Garg, COO, Aplusify Blair Clemente, Senior Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics, American Hotel and Lodging Association

Stop These Five Data Habits: Boost Insights Now

Speaker(s):

Rachel Mace, Director - Product, Data Analytics, Customer Experience, National Pest Management Association

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

Speaker(s):

Jennifer Nanni, Senior Director of Membership, American College of Lifestyle Medicine Raja Venkata, Strategic Account Executive, Cadmium

No Wasted Words: Editing to Ensure Authentic, Impactful Messaging

Speaker(s):

Deborah Zak, Director, Publications and Member Event Communications, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Small But Mighty: Engineering Microcredentials That Deliver Results

Speaker(s):

Josh Slayton, Chief Executive Officer, Holmes Corporation Elizabeth Moore, VP, Product Development, Holmes Corporation Denise Roosendaal, Executive Director, Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Letty M Kluttz, Senior Vice President, Membership, Education & Programs, APIC - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

Tax Reform: Capitol Hill’s Impact on Your Bottom Line and Why Association Advocacy is Essential

Speaker(s):

Mary Kate Cunningham, Chief Public Policy and Governance Officer, ASAE Kyle Hayes, Senior Director, Public Policy, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership

Better Together: Successfully Integrating Foresight and Strategic Planning

Speaker(s):

Lynn M. Gangone, President, WiseLeaderStrategies LLC Rebecca E. Argabrite Grove, Founder & CEO, Forvidere Danielle Duran Baron, VP, Marketing, Communications & Industry Relations, School Nutrition Association Tommy Goodwin, Executive Vice President, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Denise Roosendaal, Executive Director, Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).

Be Future-Ready: Organizational Agility and Scenario Planning

Speaker(s):

Christina Lewellen, President and CEO, Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools Lowell M. Aplebaum, CEO, Vista Cova Melody Ann Jordan-Carr, CEO, MemberGrow Patrick Glaser, Chief Practice Officer, McKinley Advisors Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO, American Epilepsy Society

Tournament of AI Prompt Engineering Champions—The Gameshow

Speaker(s):

Danielle Duran Baron, VP, Marketing, Communications & Industry Relations, School Nutrition Association Jenna Reese, President & CEO, Connect Centric Erica Salm Rench, CMO, Sidecar.ai Tamela Blalock, VP, Cooperative Relations, National Cooperative Business Association

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

Speaker(s):

Nikki Shanks, Senior Manager, Component Relations, AHIMA Nikki Golden, Strategist, Association Laboratory Inc.

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

Speaker(s):

Tracy L. Petrillo, Chief Learning Officer, CASBO Rhea M. Steele, Chief of Staff and VP, Strategy & Governance, School Nutrition Association Stefanie Reeves, Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement, American Psychological Association

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

Speaker(s):

Joanna Pineda, CEO, Matrix Group International, Inc. Brian A. Weiss, Chief Operating Officer, National Contract Management Association Tracey A. Moorhead, President & CEO, American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing Karim Guirguis, Chief Operating Officer, American Bankruptcy Institute

Maximizing Business Outcomes: Key Factors for Association Success

Speaker(s):

Sean Soth, CEO, Professionals for Association Revenue Erin Pressley, SVP, Education Training & Events, NRECA Robb Lee, VP, Marketing and Business Development, CASE Lynda Bouchard Patterson, President and Owner, Association CEO

Solving Ethical Issues Using the Newly Revised ASAE Ethics Toolkit

Speaker(s):

Cecilia Sepp, Principal, Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting & Association Management Services Cindy Ziegler, Director of Governance and Special Initiatives, APIC - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Larry C. Smith, Principal / Executive Director, IIB Association Group

30 AI Tools in 30 Minutes: Supercharge Your Association’s Productivity

Speaker(s):

Erica Salm Rench, CMO, Sidecar.ai

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

Speaker(s):

Mindy Avitia, Senior Events & Marketing Manager, Mighty Citizen

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

Speaker(s):

Laurie Kulikosky, CEO, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Cynthia Young, Executive Director, American Art Therapy Association Sara L. Wood, Account Executive, MSP Rhonda M. Payne, CEO, Flock Theory Sharon H. Kneebone, Executive Director, American Academy of Pain Medicine

A Leader’s Practical Guide to AI Conversations That Matter

Speaker(s):

Thad M. Lurie, SVP, Digital & Technology, American Geophysical Union Alexandra Mouw, Principal Strategic Advisor, Amazon Web Services Tori Miller Liu, President & CEO, Association for Intelligent Information Management

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

Speaker(s):

Geoffrey Brown, President and CEO, Illinois CPA Society Nancy Green, Interim Executive Director, National Council on Problem Gambling Monika E. Schulz, Chief Executive Officer, National Society of Professional Engineers Peter J. O'Neil, Principal, Perspective Matters, LLC Chris Moodhe, CEO, PeriscopeIQ

Strategic Starts: Empowering New CEOs to Thrive in Associations

Speaker(s):

Julia Kaufman, Director of People, Talent and Culture, McKinley Advisors

Membership Momentum Lab: Flip Setbacks into Springboards

Speaker(s):

Sheri L. Jacobs, President and CEO, Keynote Speaker, Author, Avenue M Group LLC Rashmi Airan, CEO, Ethics Integrated, LLC

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

Speaker(s):

Sara Hussey, Executive Director, Allegheny County Medical Society Nick Estrada, CEO / Senior Director of Technology & Operations, Raybourn Group International, Inc.

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

Speaker(s):

Jennifer Baker, Association Customer Success Director, Web Scribble Michael A. Butera, President & CEO, Association Activision, LLC Erin Weeks, Operations and Project Manager, SRI International - Quantum Economic Development Consortium Project Tip Tucker Kendall, Executive Director, National Grants Management Association

Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities: A Small-Staff Nonprofit Turnaround

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Simpson, CEO, Association for Middle Level Education Derek Neal, Chief Operating Officer, Association for Middle Level Education

From Ideas to Impact: Innovative Approaches to Collaborative Brainstorming

Speaker(s):

Artesha C. Moore, President and CEO, Association Forum Nikki Golden, Strategist, Association Laboratory Inc. Bob Moore, Executive Director, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Basic Association Law from the Guy Who Wrote the Book

Speaker(s):

Jerald A. Jacobs, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP

AGI CEO Series: The Future for Strategic Planning

Speaker(s):

Matthew R. D’Uva, President and CEO, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Matthew Chase, CEO / Executive Director, National Association of Counties Jennifer Maxine McNelly, Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Safety Professionals Jame Cofran, CEO of Herring Creek Partners, Herring Creek Partners

AGI CEO Series: Performance, Priorities, and CEO Compensation

Speaker(s):

Mark R. Graham, Vice President, Association Solutions, ASAE: The Center For Association Leadership Kevin R. Keller, Chief Executive Officer, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards James Franklin Wynn, Principal, Quatt Associates Wylecia Wiggs Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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

Speaker(s):

Christie A. Tarantino-Dean, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Food Technologists Mark Engle, Principal, Association Management Center Gregory W. Heidrich, Chief Executive Director, Society of Actuaries Marc Huffman, CEO, OnBoard

AGI CEO Series: Developing the Leadership Team of the Future

Speaker(s):

Christina Lewellen, President and CEO, Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools Justin Moore, CEO, American Physical Therapy Association Lowell M. Aplebaum, CEO, Vista Cova Abe Eshkenazi, Chief Executive Officer, Association for Supply Chain Management Kristine Johnson, West Coast Managing Partner, Spencer Stuart

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

Speaker(s):

Paul Pomerantz, Managing Director, Association Governance Institute, ASAE: The Center For Association Leadership Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC Susan A. Cantrell, CEO, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Lori M. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Sign Association David Peck, Partner, Global Executive Coaching Practice Head, Heidrick & Struggles

AGI CEO Series: CEO Succession as Legacy: Preparing for a Smooth Transition

Speaker(s):

Gary A. LaBranche, CEO, Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) James J. Zaniello, President, Vetted Solutions Suzanne C. Berry, Interim CEO and President, BlochReed Association Advisors Johnnie White, Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

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

Speaker(s):

Gabriel Smith, Content Manager & Associate Director, Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA)

Festivalization of Meetings: A Bold Leap Into the Future

Speaker(s):

Eduardo Chaillo, Global General Manager, Maritz Ksenija Polla, Director, International Development, Talley Management Group Inc

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

Speaker(s):

Brian Haney, CEO, The Haney Company, a Relation Insurance Company

Elevate Your Association Events: Release the Power of Impact Measurement

Speaker(s):

Joanne Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Compliance Institute Toni Brearley, Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE)

When the Unthinkable Happens, Will You Be Ready?

Speaker(s):

Cynthia Young, Executive Director, American Art Therapy Association Nathan Wambold, Global Account Executive, ConferenceDirect Kelli Baxter, Managing Partner, KG1 Consulting Group Tip Tucker Kendall, Executive Director, National Grants Management Association

Why Sustainability is Good for Your Business

Speaker(s):

Eric Kincaid, Vice-President, Sales, Choose Chicago Stephanie D. Jones, Managing Director, Professional Development and Event Strategy, Water Environment Federation Amy Calvert, CEO and President, Events Industry Council Shani Forney, Assistant Director of Catering Sales, OVG Hospitality at McCormick Place

Driving Growth: Data-Driven Strategies for Event Success

Speaker(s):

Erin Lee, VP, Marketing Strategy & Growth, AdvaMed Sarah Arth, VP, Conferences, Events, and Diversity Programs, AdvaMed

ASAE Fellows Situation Room: Navigating the Future of Associations

Speaker(s):

C. David Gammel, Executive Director, American Association of Physicists in Medicine Lou DiGioia, Chief Operating Officer, Cinema United

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Catalyst: Disability-Driven Innovation: Future-Ready by Design - Keely Cat-Wells

Speaker(s):

Keely Cat-Wells

Catalyst: Navigating an Evolving Global Landscape - Kevin Russell

Speaker(s):

Kevin Russell, Senior Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute

Catalyst: Gary Shapiro and Phil Bell

Speaker(s):

Philip K. Bell, President, Steel Manufacturers Association Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®

Unstoppable: Turning Adversity Into Opportunity

Speaker(s):

Joel Walton, Senior Director, Business Events Strategic Initiatives, Destination Canada Business Events Bobbie Racette, Founder & CEO, Virtual Gurus

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

Speaker(s):

Britt Andreatta, CEO, Brain Aware Training

Associations IGNITE

Speaker(s):

Christopher Huizenga, Head of Client Experience and Strategy, Desklight Donna Franza, Senior Consultant, Advisory Services, National Association of Home Builders Anne R. Ornelas, Senior Manager, Business Systems & Strategic Initiatives, CASSS - Sharing Science Solutions Sheri L. Jacobs, President and CEO, Keynote Speaker, Author, Avenue M Group LLC Nabil El-Ghoroury, Psychologist and Principal, Executive Therapy & Consulting Megan Denhardt, Founder, Denhardt Productions Brian Haney, CEO, The Haney Company, a Relation Insurance Company Hannah Collins, Social Media Specialist Matt Emerzian, Every Monday Matters

Saturday Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: CEO Summit: Leading Through Turbulence SOLD OUT

Speaker(s):

Simon Bailey, Keynote Speaker, Simon T. Bailey International

Leveraging the Power of Data: Measuring and Communicating DEIAB Outcomes

Speaker(s):

DeLa Dos, Senior Director, Leadership & Transformation, Association of Research Libraries Michael Boa, Chief Communications Officer, Casualty Actuarial Society Tim Hopkins, Managing Director, McKinley Advisors Jennifer Mehltretter, Director of Membership and Constituent Services, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

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

Speaker(s):

Diana Brandon, Chief Information & Technology Officer, eLearningDOC

Global Leadership Starts With Trust

Speaker(s):

Michiel Gen, Partner - Stakeholder Management, Exempla Management & Consulting Matt Riley, Executive Director, American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers Melissa J. Heeke, Associate Executive Director, Raybourn Group International, Inc. Pietro Macchiarella, Data and Insights COE Director, Young Presidents' Organization

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

Speaker(s):

Tanika S. Coates, Director of Professional Development, American Society for Cell Biology Terin Bates, Director, Volunteer Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Inteleos Clayonia Colbert-Dorsey, Secretary and Member, United States Board of Directors, World Eye Cancer Hope

The Ethics Playbook: Turning Dilemmas Into Solutions

Speaker(s):

Tina DeNeen, Associate Executive Director, Education & Member Development, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Saima K Hedrick, Council for Exceptional Children Shawna Strickland, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, American Epilepsy Society

From Data to Insight: Empowering Members with Actionable Intelligence

Speaker(s):

Christin W Berry, Vice President, Business Analytics & Data Services, ASAE: The Center For Association Leadership

Governance Strategies for Transforming Associations: A Global Perspective

Speaker(s):

Francisco Gomez, CEO, Factum Global Ioannis Pallas, ESAE

Saturday Pre-Conference Exploration Lab: Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work for Your Association with Better Data

Speaker(s):

Mark Day, CSGO - Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, National Association for the Education of Young Children Nicole Adair, Principal Solution Engineer, Salesforce Adam Thocher, SVP of Global Programs and Insights, Global Cold Chain Alliance Gayathri Kher, CEO, Fusionspan Valerie Brown, Nonprofit Industry Advisor, Salesforce

Leveraging AI Agents to Revolutionize Operations and Workflows

Speaker(s):

Conor Sibley, Chief Technology Officer, Higher Logic Andy Steggles, CEO & Founder, Insight Guide, LLC

Mission in Motion: Empowering Volunteer Ambassadors for Grassroots Impact

Speaker(s):

Toni Kervina, Director of Content and Learning, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Garra Liming, Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing

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

Speaker(s):

David Krantz, Founder & Principal, Association Research Consulting Laura Horsley, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Public Affairs Council Christopher Wojcik, Owner/Principal Consultant, Association Management and Consulting Services LLC.

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

Speaker(s):

Natalie Hughes, Assistant Director, Marketing & Project Management, American Association of Endodontists Ray van Hilst, VP of Strategy, Yoko Co

Going Global: Strategies for Association Growth and Digital Success

Speaker(s):

Kavitha Pais Prabhu, Director Association Management and Consulting, MCI Middle East Peter J. O'Neil, Principal, Perspective Matters, LLC Erin M. Fuller, Global Head, Association Solutions, MCI USA Gregory L. Schultz, Chief Executive Officer, Westman & Associates Consulting, LLC

Hidden Traps and Transformative Tactics in Strategic Plan Success

Speaker(s):

Diana Lee Tucker, Executive Consultant, Global Aerosol Recycling Association Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Director of Engagement & Leadership, Synergos AMC

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

Speaker(s):

Shawn Taylor Kaminski, Executive Director, DirectWomen Sheri L. Singer, President, Singer Communications

Powering Through the Silver Tsunami: Strategic Succession Planning for Associations

Speaker(s):

Kendra Janevski, Managing Director, Human Resources, Vault Consulting, LLC

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Harness Your Marketing Power—The Membership Marketing Bootcamp

Speaker(s):

Olena Lima, Principal Consultant, Membership Marketing School

Using AI for Education and Credentialing: Rapid Upskilling & Reskilling

Speaker(s):

Rory McCorkle, VP, Business Development, Strasz Assessment Systems Leslie Thomas, Chief Psychometric Officer, Kryterion Chris Scandlen, Chief Information Officer, HR Certification Institute (HRCI)

Flipping the Glass Ceiling: Reflections From a Black Male Perspective

Speaker(s):

Anthony Estreet, Chief Executive Officer - CEO, National Association of Social Workers Kent Roberson, Director, Government Relations, Corn Refiners Association Inc Hanif Smith, Account Executive, Nonprofit Resources LLC Rick M. Burt, VP, Membership & Volunteer Engagement, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Curtis Nunley, Director, Membership, American Society of Civil Engineers

Pricing for Professional Development: Strategies to Maximize Revenue and Impact

Speaker(s):

Stephen Legault, Director of Knowledge, Learning & Assessment, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Pamela N. Rosenberg, Director of Education Michael Tatonetti, Founder and CEO, Pricing for Associations

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

Speaker(s):

Christopher Beaman, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Sigma Nursing Elaine Richardson, Vice President, Conference and Events, National Black MBA Association Sara Stehle, Chief Experience & Event Officer, Wow Moments

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

Speaker(s):

Shawna Strickland, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, American Epilepsy Society Mark Franco, Partner, Rimon Law Louise Pereyra, Senior Manager, Governance and Compliance, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

ASAE’S Technology Roadmap From Legacy to Leading Edge

Speaker(s):

Jeff Horne, Co-Founder & CEO, Wicket Deborah Fugazzi Hanger, Sr. Director, System Integrations, ASAE: The Center For Association Leadership

The To-Do List Solution: Mastering Productivity with Brain Science

Speaker(s):

Alegre Ramos, Productivity and Time Management Trainer & Author, Beyond Your Wildest Dreams (BYWD)

From Strategy to Impact: How AI Is Reshaping Association Marketing and Operations

Speaker(s):

Joseph Burak, AI Strategist, TRANSiT Strategy & Analytics Drew Navolio, VP of Client Services, David James Group

Braving the Unknown: Paths Toward Your First CEO Role

Speaker(s):

John David Lingerfelt, Executive Director, Veritas Association Management Haley M. Cox, Executive Director, Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Kelli Baxter, Managing Partner, KG1 Consulting Group

The Engagement Reality Check: Survey Shows the Gap Between What We Think and What Members Want

Speaker(s):

Rebecca E. Achurch, CEO, Achurch Consulting Tirrah Switzer, VP, Product Marketing, Momentive Software Shannon C. Reed, Senior Director of Engagement, The Electrochemical Society

Accelerating Member and Partner Success: Navigating the Modern Buying Journey

Speaker(s):

Carrie McIntyre, Principal // Chief Revenue Officer, Navigate // Matchbox

Can You Handle Being in the Professional Development Hot Seat?

Speaker(s):

Bradley Davis, Director, Content & Training, International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training Pamela N. Rosenberg, Director of Education

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

Speaker(s):

Alanna McKee, Founder & CEO, Scarlet Oak Consulting Julia O'Connor, Vice President of Membership & Communications, International Association of Movers

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

Speaker(s):

Kelly Hernandez, CEO, Nonprofit Marketing Nerds

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

Speaker(s):

Michiel Gen, Partner - Stakeholder Management, Exempla Management & Consulting Amy Hissrich, Vice President, International Affairs, ASAE: The Center For Association Leadership

Revitalizing Education Revenue: Three Case Studies

Speaker(s):

Jeff Thomas Cobb, Managing Director, Tagoras

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

Speaker(s):

Greg Starling, Head of Emerging Technology, designDATA

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

Speaker(s):

Suzanne Ogle, President & CEO, SGA Natural Gas Association

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

Speaker(s):

Bradley Davis, Director, Content & Training, International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training Delaney King, Owner, Voyageur Communications

Resilient Leadership: Managing Backlash and Driving Organizational Change

Speaker(s):

Christine Feenstra, Executive Director, CUE

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

Speaker(s):

Bailey A. McMurray, CEO, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Edward Richard McMurray, Attorney, Association Governance Advisors LLC

Trust and Transparency: The Role of Associations in a Complex World

Speaker(s):

Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Head of Business Development & Industry Relations, Smithbucklin Karen Saverino, Smithbucklin Jeff Lambert, VP, Association Management, Smithbucklin Denise Roosendaal, Executive Director, Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).

Association Security in an Insecure Cyber-World

Speaker(s):

Louis R Centrella, Senior Director Of Technology Services, ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association Brian Scott, President & CISO, ClearTone Consulting LLC Andy Lomasky, Senior Director, IT, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

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

Speaker(s):

Brian A. Weiss, Chief Operating Officer, National Contract Management Association Francisco Gomez, CEO, Factum Global Tarn Kaur, VP, Membership and Strategic Engagement, American Chemical Society

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

Speaker(s):

Lindsay Currie, CEO, Council on Undergraduate Research Justin Burniske, Principal Consultant and Co-Owner, Meta-Dao

Beyond Bylaws: Multilayer Strategies for Avoiding Governance Pitfalls

Speaker(s):

Nisha Thakker, Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC Kevin Serafino, Associate, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC

Driving Change Through Skills-Based Leadership

Speaker(s):

Tracy L. Petrillo, Chief Learning Officer, CASBO Michele L. Camarco, Chief Financial Officer, Competency-Based Education Network

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

Speaker(s):

Thorben Grosser, VP of Product Marketing & Events, EventMobi Vinnu Deshetty, Tech Star, DAHLIA+Agency

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

Speaker(s):

Adrienne O. Bryant, Program Director, CCXP, Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) Greg Melia, CEO, Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA)

Bravery on the Glass Cliff: Navigating Unwinnable Leadership Challenges

Speaker(s):

Debbie Trueblood, Lead Consultant, Association Management Center

Designing Hybrid Programs Your Members Will Actually Use

Speaker(s):

Christopher Huizenga, Head of Client Experience and Strategy, Desklight Erin Huizenga, Founder and CEO, Desklight

ASAE Research Foundation Strategies: Advancing Neuroinclusion in Associations

Speaker(s):

Jessica States, Vice President, MPI Academy, Meeting Professionals International Celia Chomón Zamora, Executive Director, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy

Planning for Progress: Building an Effective Workforce Development Strategy

Speaker(s):

Elli Reges, director of learning and development, Security Industry Association (SIA)

Feedback Revolution: Transforming Feedback From Dreaded Task to Strategic Superpower

Speaker(s):

Sarah E. Gillian, Vice President, Association Solutions, IMN Solutions

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

Speaker(s):

Dorothy Deng, Attorney, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

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

Speaker(s):

Nabil El-Ghoroury, Psychologist and Principal, Executive Therapy & Consulting Mariama S. Boney, CEO/Executive, Achieve More LLC

Navigating Geopolitical Turbulence in Association Events & Global Strategy

Speaker(s):

Shawn (Yih Hsiang) Cheng, Regional Director, North America, International Congress and Convention Association

Training for the Trades: Workforce Development in Action

Speaker(s):

Diane Elkins, Co-Founder, Artisan Learning Amy Morrisey, President, Artisan Learning

Rich Staff Development on a Budget

Speaker(s):

Amanda S. Bureau, Executive Director, National Association for Legal Support Professionals, Raybourn Group International, Inc. Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Director of Engagement & Leadership, Synergos AMC

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

Speaker(s):

Tina DeNeen, Associate Executive Director, Education & Member Development, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Catharine Gray, Associate Marketing Director, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Laura Sparks, Director of Marketing, American Society of Appraisers

The Exhibitor Upsell Blueprint: Small Tweaks, Big Revenue

Speaker(s):

Stacey Goldberg, Partner, Beyond Booth Consulting Julie Minnick, Partner, Beyond Booth Consulting

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

Speaker(s):

Tamesha Logan, Executive Director, American Mensa Kristi L. Donovan, Practice Director, McKinley Advisors

The Neurodiverse Advantage: Maximize Growth and Improve Efficiency

Speaker(s):

Jane Singleton, Founder and Executive Coach, Launchpad for Life, LLC

Navigating and Explaining a New World Order to Your Board

Speaker(s):

Richard Yep, Global Principal, Ocean Vista Advisors/Vetted Solutions

Listen to me! Empathic Listening = Effective Leadership

Speaker(s):

Russ Webb, Executive Director, Bay Area Apartment Association

No Wasted Data: Precision Data Capture in Membership Survey Design

Speaker(s):

Lisa Walt, Research Strategist | Methodologist, LCW Business Intelligence & Market Research Solutions

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

Speaker(s):

Jeff De Cagna, Executive Advisor, Foresight First LLC

Regulatory Awareness for Association Officials—No Lawyers or Lobbyists Needed

Speaker(s):

Paul Cullen, Owner & Attorney, The Cullen Law Firm PLLC

Community-led Growth: The Future of Membership

Speaker(s):

Rick M. Burt, VP, Membership & Volunteer Engagement, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Kurt Heikkinen, Chief Executive Officer, FORJ Mollie Pillman, Associate Executive Director, Member Experience, American College of Emergency Physicians

Digging for Truth: Uncovering the Drivers of Membership and Retention

Speaker(s):

Josh Gold, Senior VP, Meetings, Education & Affiliate Resources, National Apartment Association Pete Zimek, CEO, Novi AMS

Everyone Wants a Change And No One Wants to Change

Speaker(s):

Gretchen A. Steenstra, Director, Client Strategy, DelCor Technology Solutions Ronald M Moen, VP, Delcor Norma G. Castrejon, Vice President, Information Technology, American Osteopathic Association

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

Speaker(s):

Mary Connor, Chief Strategy Officer, Stringfellow Management Group Rich Vallaster, Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Engagement, Personify

Elevating Membership Experiences: The Art of Introducing New Benefits

Speaker(s):

Ben Hopper, Sr. Director of Account Management, Naylor Association Solutions

AI and Sustainability: A New Era for Your AMS

Speaker(s):

Gil Gonzalez, Solutions Consultant, Aplusify Cheryl Hall, Member Services Manager, Western Growers

Destination Marketing Organizations: Your Partners in Workforce Development

Speaker(s):

Santiago Corrada, President and CEO, Visit Tampa Bay

The Fishbowl: Innovation Edition

Speaker(s):

Jay S. Daughtry, Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd

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

Speaker(s):

Bill Sheehan, Global Head, Association Strategy, D2L Corporation

The Rise of Generative AI and its Impact on Credentialing

Speaker(s):

Elena Dumitrascu, Chief Technology Officer, Credivera

Unlocking Success: How Coaching Drives Performance and Growth

Speaker(s):

Lori Bruhns, Lori Bruhns, LLC

Navigating Component Distrust and Disaffiliation

Speaker(s):

Nancy Sullivan, Sr. Manager - Section Services, American Water Works Association Cody Finan, Senior Section Relationship Manager, American Water Works Association

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

Speaker(s):

Kevin Ordonez, President and Managing Director, Digital Strategy, .orgSource Mike Lakas, Senior Vice President of Operations, American Foundry Society

Comprehensive Financial Practices for Effective Reporting - Fostering Ownership and Clarity

Speaker(s):

Michael Gellman, Co-Founding Principal Partner, Fiscal Strategies “4” Nonprofits, LLC and Sustainability Education "4" Nonprofits, LLC Paul Preziotti, Partner, Johnson Lambert LLP

Graduate Level Investing: Advanced Topics in Association Reserve Investment Management

Speaker(s):

Bill Fisher, Senior Consultant, Fiducient Advisors Allan D. House, Institutional Consultant, Graystone Consulting Matt Gray, Principal - Portfolio Manager, Brown Advisory Nat Bartholomew, Principal-In-Charge, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

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

Speaker(s):

Wes Trochill, President, Effective Database Management LLC Evan Reid, Senior Director of Analytics, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Fostering Inclusive Communities: Harnessing Member Feedback to Increase Neurodiverse Belonging

Speaker(s):

Anne Pearson, Student Services Coordinator, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Growing Your Membership Using a Cocktail Napkin

Speaker(s):

Theresa Rose, Chief Crystallizing Officer, Theresa Rose Presents

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

Speaker(s):

Janette Schwartz, Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC Tracy L. Bowers, Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Maximizing Booth and Sponsorship Sales for Event Success

Speaker(s):

Jason Stookey, Vice President, Business Development, Map Your Show

SPAR: Leadership that Elevates Ideas, Not Egos

Speaker(s):

Chris Failla, Founder and Lead Facilitator, See the Human, LLC

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

Speaker(s):

Meagan Roloff, Senior Director of Membership & Operations, National Association for Gifted Children Bailey Kasten, Executive Director, Virginia Recreation and Park Society

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

Speaker(s):

Jeff Harry, Positive Psychology Play Speaker, Rediscover Your Play

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

Speaker(s):

Michael Hoffman, CEO, Gather Voices

Coaching Session - Cicely Anderson SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Vikram (Vik) Kapoor SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Jennifer Lewi SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Lori Bruhns SOLD OUT

Coaching Session - Mariama S. Boney SOLD OUT