| Wednesday, December 3 |
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| 8–9 a.m. |
Registration & Coffee Service |
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| 9–10:30 a.m. |
Opening Session
Truth Amid Disruption: Leading Change in the Next-Level Era |
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| 10:30–10:45 a.m. |
Break |
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| 10:45–11:45 a.m. |
Education Sessions |
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Career Mapping for Retention |
Education Revenue Reimagined: Three Playbooks for Non-Dues Growth |
From Risk to Real Change: The Courage to Lead with Equity |
LAB Session | Prompt Like a Pro: Fast-Track Results with Better AI Prompts |
Leading Through the Fog: How Association Executives Make Clarity a Daily Habit |
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| 12–1:15 p.m. |
Next Level Networking Lunch
Includes Forty Under 40® Recognition and live entertainment |
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| 1:30–2:30 p.m. |
Education Sessions |
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The Curious Case of the Conference Escape Room |
The Four Needs of Followers: The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership |
From Launch to Lifeline: Rethinking the Role of Learning in the Association Value Chain |
LAB Session | Beyond the Agenda: How Design Thinking Transforms Events into Experiences |
Scary Problems in Association Marketing...and How to Survive Them |
CEO Session | AI: Threat or Thruster? CEOs Put the Future To the Test (1:30-3:00 p.m.) |
| 2:30–2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:45–3:05 p.m. |
Education Sessions |
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Decide Already: Leading Through Uncertainty with Confidence |
Leader vs. Manager: The Ultimate Showdown |
Level Up Your Revenue Strategy: Unlock Hidden Opportunities for Growth |
Take a Walk in the Park: Create Your Playbook for Scalable Recruitment Innovation |
Use AI to Turn Your Evaluation Data into Education Gold |
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| 3:05–3:25 p.m. |
Break |
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| 3:25–3:45 p.m. |
Education Sessions |
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Elevating Your Email Game: Design to Impress, Test for Success |
From Rubric to Revolution: A Blueprint for Scalable Content Strategy |
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Simplify to Succeed: Building Customer Service Without the Silos |
Why Are We Still Doing These (Five) Things in Education? |
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| 3:45–4:00 |
Break |
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| 4:00–5:00 p.m. |
Education Sessions |
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Beyond the Buzz: A Strategic Framework for AI Readiness in Associations |
The Great Engagement Debate: Membership vs. Marketing |
LAB Session | Take Back Your Time: Realistic Systems for a Manageable Workday |
Ready Leader One: Powering Up for the Next Level of Leadership |
Workplace Ethics: Principles in Practice |
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| 5:00–6:30 p.m. |
Opening Reception |
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| Thursday, December 4 |
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| 7:30–8:15 a.m. |
Coffee Service |
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| 8:15–9:15 a.m. |
Education Sessions |
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Beyond the Booth: Designing for Change Through Neuroscience and Cognitive Insights |
Rogue Committees: When Passion Derails Governance |
The Truth About Data: Cracking the Code for Associations |
Turning Tension Into Progress: Mastering Hard Conversations |
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| 9:15–9:30 a.m. |
Break |
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| 9:30–10:30 a.m. |
Education Sessions |
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Effective Networking Strategies: Building Real Connections in a Digital World |
From Data to Action: Designing Dashboards that Drive Association Decisions |
Inside the Resistance: Leading Bold Ideas Through Bureaucracy |
Membership on Their Terms: Designing for the Next Generation |
Pathways to the C-Suite: Lessons from Events Industry Leaders |
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| 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Brunch Keynote—Sheri Jacobs
The Unexpected Power of Boundaries: Rethinking the Rules, Risk and Real Drivers of Innovation |
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| 12:30–4:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall and presentations at the One Idea Can Change the World® Stage |
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