Associations Now

The most memorable association meetings don’t just deliver education and networking opportunities—they immerse attendees in a destination.

Experience design is rapidly emerging as a defining factor in association meeting success. It represents what many attendees are looking for from today’s events: opportunities to learn, connect, and experience a destination in meaningf...

Technology was high on the agenda in Indianapolis. But speakers also stressed the importance of trust and connection.

The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition was, as ever, an opportunity to be inspired by the work that associations are doing. It was also a reality check about the messy reality of getting things done in complicated times. 

Alas, no, a vibe-coded ...

For most associations, a lot is riding on that annual event. And that’s because the two major streams of revenue are the membership itself and the big event.

By Isa Hasty

You should make the most of your events. But you could also take some pressure off them by opening up an entirely new revenue stream through sponsored retargeting.

Let’s walk...

Indianapolis has always delivered for major events—and with new hotels, green spaces, and expanded air service, it’s even more ready to impress.

The 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place August 15–18, and there’s never been a better time to experience this year’s host city. From $3 billion in new development to a nationally recognized convention campus, he...

The ASAE Annual Meeting can be a lot. But there are a lot of ways to make the most of it.

After attending the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo a dozen or so times, I can say two things for certain. One, I always learn a lot. Two, I always leave a little bothered by how much I missed.

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