Some connections shape our careers. Others shape who we become.
We spend a lot of time talking about strategy, performance, and results. Yet there are other conversations that matter just as much — about how we lead, how we support others, and how we show up every day.
Man In™ was created to open that space. This one-day experience brings professionals across the association community together for candid dialogue, different perspectives, and genuine connections.
“We reward men for carrying pressure quietly… but rarely stop to examine the cost of that silence on their leadership or their teams.”
— Greg Heidrich, CEO(retired), Society of Actuaries
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25%
of men ages 15–35 report loneliness for much of the day
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15%
of men report no close friends — a 5× increase since 1990
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$406B
annual cost of workplace loneliness to U.S. businesses
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The Experience
Not your traditional leadership conference.
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No long presentations. No passive listening. Time to check in, rather than check out. Man In™ is built by men for men, around:
It is meant to feel different from the moment you walk in. More open. More direct. More relevant to the realities you navigate every day. |
What You'll Leave With
Space to think, with a wider lens.
| 01 | Deeper insight into how others are tackling similar challenges — and what's working. |
| 02 | Authentic connections that go beyond business cards. |
| 03 | Practical takeaways for modern, inclusive leadership. |
| 04 | Conversations that shift how you think, not just what you know. |
| 05 | Clarity on your “what's next” — and how you handle what comes with it. |
Who It's For
Designed to meet you where you are.
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Whether you're leading an organization, a team, or your own path forward — Man In™ brings together association and nonprofit professionals at all levels.
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Be in the room.
Man In™ is the start of something more.
If you're looking for a different kind of approach to leadership and growth, this is where you should be.
Register NowSeptember 17, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois