All Sessions

From Paper to Platform: Launching and Evolving a Mentor Program

Speaker(s):

Lacinda Athen Storm Vance

Phone a Friend? Planning Meetings With a Small Staff

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Santini Sara Stehle Dee Mittman

Fostering Stronger Associations: The Power of Strategic Gratitude

Speaker(s):

Lisa Ryan

Embracing the Four-Day Workweek and Maintaining or Increasing Member Engagement

Speaker(s):

Ann Bresingham Bill Bruce

Leave No Learner Behind

Speaker(s):

Diane Elkins Amy Morrisey

Accelerating Impactful Surveys: Conducting Research in Just Five Days

Speaker(s):

Jenay Robert Mark McCormack

More than Memes: Decision Trees that Work for Your Association

Speaker(s):

J.W. Arnold

Navigating the Legal Landscape Following the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

Speaker(s):

Dorothy Deng Kevin Serafino

The Art of Influence: Marketing and Advocacy Alignment for Impact

Speaker(s):

Laura Sparks Jemilah Senter

Catalyst: Master the Seven Essential Skills of Innovation by Learning to Write Songs

Speaker(s):

Cliff Goldmacher

Catalyst: Be an EPIC Leader: Create Meaningful Moments & Become Unforgettable

Speaker(s):

Marli Williams

Catalyst: From Prison to Harvard

Speaker(s):

Andre Norman

Dare to Disagree: Cultivating Productive Conflict for Breakthroughs

Speaker(s):

Mo Fathelbab

Preferences, Traditions, and Requirements (PTR): A Framework for Better Decision Making

Speaker(s):

Kelly McFarland Stratman

Preconference Workshop: Designing Tomorrow: Navigating the Future of Meetings

Speaker(s):

Earla J Jones Matt Gruhn Beth Surmont Jason Dunn

AI Readiness: Top 5 Barriers and How to Overcome Them

Speaker(s):

Rebecca E. Achurch Simone A. Bielsker Greg Pollack Greg Starling

Venturing Into Tomorrow’s Learning Landscape With Ethics in EducAItion

Speaker(s):

Larry Darnell TJ Baskerville

Empowering Members: Crafting Dynamic Knowledge Centers for Association Excellence

Speaker(s):

Becky Breeden Madison Filipiak

Growing Membership Among Young Professionals: A Case Study

Speaker(s):

Amber Levy David Whited

Fortifying Your Organization’s Financial Operations

Speaker(s):

Margaret Weigers Vitullo Vy Le Zerihun Haile-Selassie Liz Jayankura-Jones

Rebranding = ROI + Relevance

Speaker(s):

Tracy Ginsburg Debra Bates-Schrott Rose Grandon Cara Woodson Welch

Lean MarComm Staff, Big Association Voice

Speaker(s):

Curtis Kitchen

Opening Keynote: Amanda Gorman Poet Laureate, Activist, Icon

Speaker(s):

Amanda Gorman

Closing Keynote: Adam Kinzinger

Speaker(s):

Adam Kinzinger Holly Ransom

Immersive Final Act: Choir! Choir! Choir!

Embrace and Own Digital: Content Shortcuts to Capture Attention

Speaker(s):

Steve Lerch

Moving from Diversity to Identities to Create Conscious, Inclusive Environments.

Speaker(s):

Rob Henry Heba Mahmoud Kurt Merriweather (he/him)

Reducing Digital Complexity to Increase Capacity

Speaker(s):

Jessica Parsley

Sharing the Sandbox: Finding Common Ground to Achieve Advocacy Wins

Speaker(s):

Rebecca Bowen Justin Elliott Sharmila Sandhu

Sparking Genius: Nurturing Flow for Organizational Success

Speaker(s):

Diane Allen

Unpopular Opinions: Challenging Conventional Thinking in Marketing and Technology

Speaker(s):

Justin Burniske Laura Sparks Himali Shah

User Research Bootcamp: How To Conduct Your Own User Research

Speaker(s):

Rhoni Rakos Ray van Hilst Anisah Kabli

Neurodiversity in Association Meetings: Fostering Inclusion and Innovation

Speaker(s):

Jessica States Celia Chomón Zamora

Association Risk Oversight in the Age of Disruption

Speaker(s):

Melissa Musser

Boosting Student Memberships: Strategies for Growth and Connection

Speaker(s):

Valerie Biggs

From High Performance to Whole Performance: Transforming Work through Regenerative Excellence

Speaker(s):

Meghan Krause

Global Industry Viewpoints: Adapting to Ongoing Market Volatility

Speaker(s):

Javid Campbell-Cohen

Vanquishing Imposter Phenomenon: Emboldening Leaders of Color

Speaker(s):

Carlos Cardenas Nabil El-Ghoroury Joseph Lindahl Alex Morales Terri Cochran

The Board’s Duty of Foresight in The Age of Polycrisis

Speaker(s):

Jeff De Cagna

The Very Interesting Sponsorship + Networking Idea!

Speaker(s):

Deedre Daniel

Preconference Workshop: Small Staff, Big Success: Crafting a Thriving Technology Ecosystem

Speaker(s):

Moira Hoban Edwards Rebecca E. Achurch Carolyn Hook Anne R. Ornelas Erin Trost

Boujee on a Budget: Making Meetings Memorable on a Shoestring

Speaker(s):

Emilie Perkins Kevin Tuuaga Ksenija Polla Susie Townsend

Crawling to Walking with AI: An Event Planner’s Perspective

Speaker(s):

Brooke Wilson Natasha Ross

Mainstage Magic: Captivate Attendees and Reinvent The Status Quo

Speaker(s):

Rhonda M. Payne

Repurpose and Monetize Your Learning Content to Generate Nondues Revenue

Speaker(s):

Richard Chang

Implementing Competency-Based Selection to Validate Your Nominations Process

Speaker(s):

Erin Volland Harriet M. Bogdanowicz Samantha Morse

The Lifecycle of Digital Initiatives: From Concept to Continuity

Speaker(s):

Sean Soth Presenting Virtually: Laura Shelters Presenting Virtually: Arianna Rehak Michelle Brien

Preconference Workshop: CEO Summit

Speaker(s):

Elena Gerstmann Preet Bassi Randy W. Fiser Tom Hood Peter J. O'Neil

Galvanizing Member Engagement and Growth Through Community

Speaker(s):

Kurt Heikkinen Eric O'Connor

Empowering Small Staff Associations with Future Focused Technology Stacks

Speaker(s):

Meredith Ellison Tori Miller Liu

Redefining Collaborative Governance, Together

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Kusibab

Managing Controversy and Boycotts in Meeting Destinations

Speaker(s):

Elena Gerstmann Jennifer M. Tomb Charles Jeffers Karen S. Bernstein

The Hunt for Brilliance: Uncovering Extraordinary Speakers in Unexpected Places

Speaker(s):

Laurie Kulikosky Miranda Barrett

Preconference Workshop: Navigating Divergent Beliefs: A Strategic Guide for Association Executives

Speaker(s):

Patrick Glaser Kristi L. Donovan Vicki Deal-Williams

Oxford Economics’ Global Outlook Drivers and Risks

Speaker(s):

Magdalena N. Nowicka-Mook Sid Bhatnagar Aran Ryan Amy Hissrich

Both Sides Now: Reflections, Resilience & Resources to Overcome Ageism

Speaker(s):

Sharon H. Kneebone Michael Pereira Alexis Redmond Anuja Miner

Shaping an Inclusive Industry: A Legacy for the Future

Speaker(s):

Mariama S. Boney Rodneikka N Scott Stacie East Mark A. Vasquez

Conscious Inclusion through Strategic Motivation: Driving Systemic Change for DEIAB

Speaker(s):

Rhea M. Steele Tim Hopkins Rodneikka N Scott

Investment Committees Gone Bad: Priceless Lessons From Costly Mistakes

Speaker(s):

Allan D. House Nat Bartholomew Bill Fisher Matt Gray

Making Digital Content Accessible & Inclusive

Speaker(s):

Matthew Luken Keith M Soares

Crafting a Globally Relevant Value Proposition: The Vital Role of Components

Speaker(s):

Michiel Gen Jessica Lombardo Amy Biedenharn Don Whittle

Future of Your Board: Digital Transformation, AI and Cybersecurity Risks

Speaker(s):

Craig Dellorso Christine Smith Krishna Yendluri

A Roadmap to Succeeding a Long-Tenured Executive Director

Speaker(s):

Torey Carter-Conneen Cara Woodson Welch Johnnie White

Calling BS on Busy®: Secrets to Time Management, Productivity, Organization

Speaker(s):

Andrew Mellen

Crafting Award-Winning Membership Campaigns Through Collaborative Ingenuity

Speaker(s):

Michael P. Skiados Steve Broadwater Rebecca Myers

Don’t Be Afraid of Advocacy

Speaker(s):

Stefanie Reeves

Engagement 365: Decode Member Engagement with The Engagement Loop

Speaker(s):

Kevin Baliozian Nikki Walker Ioannis Pallas Stuart Johnston

Hybrid Meetings are Dead—Long Live Hybrid Meetings!

Speaker(s):

Duane Capuano Brian Kirkland Cynthia Smith

Seamless Leadership: Crafting a Robust Continuity Plan for Association Executives

Speaker(s):

Hannes Combest Melanie Dolechek Valerie Pope

From the Brink: Restoring Member Trust and Justice in Associations

Speaker(s):

Rick M. Burt Shannon Doolin

How Open Access Will Affect Your Journal Strategy and Revenue

Speaker(s):

Joanna Pineda Kate Fryer David Jackson Pam Harley

Lights, Camera, Impact! Sharpening Your Video Skills for Success

Speaker(s):

Michael Hoffman

The Power of Live In-Person Podcasting at Your Next Event!

Speaker(s):

Larry Guthrie Kelsey Reed

Writing in Plain Language

Speaker(s):

Casey Mank

Building a Stronger Association with Association Resource Groups

Speaker(s):

Allegra Tasaki Joseph Lindahl Joanna Pineda Rita Chen Fujisawa

Can Associations Replace Higher Ed in Modernizing Education?

Speaker(s):

Jeremy Wall

Component Relations Countdown

Speaker(s):

Bailey Kasten Salvador D. Chairez

DEI Across Borders: Crafting Inclusive Practices for International Associations

Speaker(s):

Senthil Gopinath Kristin Richeimer Melissa J. Heeke Nora Zei

Effective Practices for Developing Your Global Strategy

Speaker(s):

Matt Riley Sylvia Gonner Amy Hissrich

Engage your Board to Create New Products

Speaker(s):

Vicki L. Loise John Folks

Making an Impact With Your Sustainability Choices

Speaker(s):

Virginie De Visscher

Surviving the Aftermath: Lessons Learned from Real-World Cyberattacks

Speaker(s):

Zack Wahlquist Jim Gibson Ronald Mark Moen Carlos Cardenas

Charting the Course: ASAE’s Blueprint for Time-Saving Technology and Increased Engagement

Speaker(s):

Deborah Fugazzi Hanger Jeff Horne

Game of Strategies: Crafting Your Winning Plan

Speaker(s):

Suzanne M. Westrum Elke Renee Gonzalez Lynda Fernandez

Likes are Not Worth $1,000 of Your Time

Speaker(s):

Erik Hansen Stuart Perkins

Small Staff Victories: Optimizing Limited Resources for Maximum Impact

Speaker(s):

Wendy King Amanda S. Bureau

The Lonely Small Staff CEO

Speaker(s):

Lakisha Barclay Leah Reily Michele Kimball Myra T. Briggs

Unlocking Insights: Harnessing Data for Strategic Decision Making

Speaker(s):

Christin W Berry

From Lawsuits to Lessons: Risk Management Survival Stories and Strategies

Speaker(s):

Brian Haney Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum

Association “Era”: What Taylor Swift Can Teach Us About Engagement

Speaker(s):

Nicolette Haton Shanks Nikki Golden

Case Study: How the ACC Launched the "Netflix of Cardiology"

Speaker(s):

Camille V. Haynes Bozidar Jovicevic

DEI In Credentialing: Where Is Your Organization on the Journey?

Speaker(s):

Denise Roosendaal Mark Franco Chelsea Killam

Inclusive Marketing and Communications in a Polarized World

Speaker(s):

Minal Bopaiah

Maximizing Impact: Revolutionizing Your Corporate Sponsorship Program

Speaker(s):

Carey Goryl Nichole Dennis

The Mirror Strategy: How to Earn True Member Engagement

Speaker(s):

Baijul Shukla Christine Saunders

Pop-Up Session: Associations at Risk: Impact of Tax Reform in 2025

Speaker(s):

Mary Kate Cunningham Jeff Evans Sandra Swirski

Acing the Search: Tips to Land the Job You Want

Speaker(s):

Samantha Rosenberg Carol Vernon Clayonia Colbert-Dorsey

Bust Your Silos and Grow Your Revenue

Speaker(s):

Kathryn Fioravanti Jennifer L. Baker Carrie McIntyre

Find Your Leadership Voice and Use it to Build Trust

Speaker(s):

Natalie DeHart

Growing Pains: From Two to Five Staff Members

Speaker(s):

Erin Satterwhite-David Jason Guilbeau Brianté Meeks Naomi Rodriguez Alicia Castillo Shrestha

Leveraging Customer Experience as a Business Strategy in Membership Associations

Speaker(s):

Jessica Kinghorn Greg Melia Gabe Smith

Onboarding, Motivating, and Engaging Members With No Budget

Speaker(s):

Alexis Redmond Carla Lochiatto Kimberlee C Berry Anuja Miner

Navigating the AI Landscape: Strategic Foresight for Associations

Speaker(s):

Melody Ann Jordan-Carr Kristine Metter Reginald J. Henry

Associations IGNITE

Speaker(s):

Beth Ziesenis Sara L. Wood Celia Chomón Zamora Megan Denhardt Jeanette C Gass Kris Wolcott Erik Haas Daniel J. Scheeler

Venturing into Uncharted Waters: How to Innovate and Embrace Risk

Speaker(s):

Sheri L. Jacobs

AI Revolution: 45 Game-Changing Uses for Transforming Association Professional Development

Speaker(s):

Josh Yavelberg

Ethical Considerations in Generative AI for Associations

Speaker(s):

Lindsay Childress-Beatty Nabil El-Ghoroury Cindy Ziegler

Revenue Generating Uses of AI for Associations–The Gameshow

Speaker(s):

Tamela Blalock Jenna Reese Danielle Duran Baron

Building Your Association’s Culture Inside and Out

Speaker(s):

Genevieve Borello Christopher M. Williams Jamie Notter

Chaos in the Boardroom: Interpreting Divisive Issues

Speaker(s):

Christine McEntee Paul Pomerantz Mark T. Engle

Boosting Small-Staff Associations With Information and Resources

Speaker(s):

Christina Lewellen Tip Tucker Kendall Adam Levy Molly Apter Georgakis

How Do I Plan for That? Overcoming Meetings Obstacles

Speaker(s):

Sara Stehle Barry Schieferstein Darryl Diamond Megan Van Dam

How To Craft Your Responsible AI Policy

Speaker(s):

Maddie Grant Tori Miller Liu

Designing the Future of a Profession

Speaker(s):

Lowell Aplebaum Holly Stapleton Mary DeNiro

CANCELED - Mastering Data Licensing and the AI Revolution: A C-Level Guide

Speaker(s):

David Myers

Smart Strategies and Bold Thinking for International Revenue Diversification

Speaker(s):

Dianna Steinbach Brant Insero

AI-Driven Content Strategy: Supercharge Member Engagement Using Real-time Data

Speaker(s):

Adam Hostetter Johnny Clayton

Beyond the Booth: Innovating Exhibitor Engagement & Year-Round Sponsorship Growth

Speaker(s):

Addy M. Kujawa Carrie McIntyre

Building Something Great Is Easy; Maintaining It Is Hard

Speaker(s):

Allyson L. Pahmer

Captivate and Conquer: Six Secrets to Becoming a Powerful Presenter

Speaker(s):

Andrew Buck

Content Repurposing: Global Reach and Revenue Growth

Speaker(s):

Samir Kalia Dan Reyes Virtual Speaker: Lori Agbonkhese Virtual Speaker: Isabelle Lorant

Cultivate Connection and Learning with Community Courses

Speaker(s):

Andy Hicken Steven M. Humphrey

Elevating Your Employer Brand: The Evolution of Association Recruiting Strategies

Speaker(s):

Sue Keith Melissa Haid

Increasing Revenue With YouTube and Online Learning Content

Speaker(s):

Sunshine Chen

It Takes a Village: Lessons in Fundraising

Speaker(s):

Sheri L. Singer

The Price Is Right...Or Is It?

Speaker(s):

Tirrah Switzer

Unleashing AI’s Power in Modern Marketing

Speaker(s):

Erica Salm Rench

Values Based Investing—Is It Right For Your Association?

Speaker(s):

Mark Murphy Ryan Andrew Frydenlund

Critical Considerations for Meeting Safety

Speaker(s):

Gary A. LaBranche Stuart Ruff-Lyon Teresa Anderson

Quantify Our Quality: Leveraging ASAE’s Economic Impact Research to Power Association Advocacy

Speaker(s):

Mary Kate Cunningham Jeff Evans Aran Ryan

Preconference Workshop: Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How to Transform Your Innovation Pipeline

Speaker(s):

Sheri L. Jacobs Eric O'Connor

Unveiling Association Excellence: A Culture Roadmap

Speaker(s):

Jamie Notter

Avoiding Intellectual Property Red Flags and Landmines when Sourcing Educational Content

Speaker(s):

Karen S. Bernstein Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum

Ripped From the Headlines! 501c Governance Under Attack

Speaker(s):

Abraham Eshkenazi Jay Younger Catherine Ann Jordan

We Need Them. Motivating Members to Volunteer

Speaker(s):

Annie Storey Barbara Arango

Win Cocktail Party Arguments by Predicting the Future

Speaker(s):

Dean A. West

VIP Q&A with Adam Kinzinger (invite only)

Speaker(s):

Clarence Anthony

Ethics Live! Roleplay and Practice in Responding to Real Violations

Speaker(s):

Mark Franco Shawna Strickland Eileen M. Murray Saima K Hedrick Mariama S. Boney

Laying Down The Master’s Tools to Stay Resilient in DEI

Speaker(s):

Danielle D Jones Nichole Goode

Professional Associations As Media Networks

Speaker(s):

Ken Demith