Great Ideas 2026 challenges association professionals to confront uncomfortable truths, question long-held assumptions, and rethink how innovation happens. Through candid stories of failure, breakthrough ideas, collaborative problem-solving, and lessons from innovative leaders, attendees will discover how risk, experimentation, and creativity can transform setbacks into competitive advantage.
digitalNow brings Silicon Valley thinking and executive-level strategy directly to association leaders. Over four days, you’ll learn how AI, digital business models, and modern member expectations are reshaping organizations, and exactly how to adapt. You’ll leave with plans, workflows, and priorities your team can implement immediately.
Confidence! With it, we can take on the world; without it, we don’t ask for raises, request that important meeting, or take risks. In the success equation, research shows that confidence is even more critical than competence. But what is confidence? Where does it come from? Are we born with it or do we acquire […]
RevUP Summit is where association leaders and revenue producers do the real work of revenue excellence—designing stronger business models, deepening member relevance, and driving results that last. You’ll plug into a close‑knit revenue community, work through practical strategies you can implement immediately, and leave with renewed confidence in your association’s revenue future.
This hands-on AI LAB series is built around your real work in Microsoft Copilot—so you gain confidence fast and build momentum you can sustain. Start with Level I if you… Are new to AI or use it only occasionally Get inconsistent results from prompting Want practical, repeatable “quick wins” for daily work Need a strong […]
Culture as Power. Community as Strategy Registration opens in September.
This hands-on AI LAB series is built around your real work in Microsoft Copilot—so you gain confidence fast and build momentum you can sustain. Choose Level II if you… Use AI weekly (or more) and want to optimize Influence adoption across a team or organization Need governance, strategy, and role-based workflows Want a clear roadmap […]
Whether or not your organization has an AI strategy, your staff are already using AI — in grant drafts, donor emails, and board reports. The question for leadership isn’t whether to adopt, it’s whether to lead the adoption or inherit it. This session helps executive directors and board members move from reactive to strategic: understanding […]
Join hundreds of your professional peers to gain critical industry updates, expert-led strategies, and compliance insights.
Step into a year where bold ideas, timeless strategies, and visionary leaders shape the future of associations. In 2026, we’re not just setting trends—we’re creating legacies. The ICONIC theme celebrates the enduring impact of associations and the professionals who lead them. This year is about elevating what matters most: innovation, inclusivity, and influence.
