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Association professionals, we need your insights! Association Chat has partnered with industry experts Dana Freker Doody of Inktide Solutions and Shameka Jennings of EventsNoir on a groundbreaking research initiative exploring outsourcing practices in the association community. Why This Matters: Associations face increasingly complex operational demands with limited resources The pandemic accelerated remote work and distributed [...]

How CPAF Successfully Coordinates 35 Sports Across 28 Venues Executive Summary The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF) manages one of the most logistically complex sporting events in the association space - the United States Police and Fire Championships (USPFC). With 2,700+ athletes competing in 35 sports across 28 venues from Los Angeles to the Mexican [...]

With the 2024 Presidential election behind us, the association industry stands on the cusp of potential shifts. Whether it’s policy changes, new challenges, or unexpected opportunities, there’s a lot to consider about what this could mean for associations like yours. We’re calling on you—our Association Chat community—to share your insights. What impact do you see? [...]

Chances are high that you will experience a cyber attack over the next few years. Are you ready? Don't miss this critical opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to protect your organization.

This podcast directory spans the gamut of topics relevant to today's association professionals. Each podcast has been curated to ensure you have access to a broad spectrum of perspectives, ensuring there's something for every interest and challenge you may face. Innovation, inspiration, and information await at your fingertips.

The evolving tech landscape for associations forces us to question the nature of inclusivity, accessibility, and the value of human connection. ASAE's Annual Meeting and Annual Digital+ offering – and the ensuing conversation about it – underline the challenges associations face today.

Digital transformation is more than a buzzword. It's a crucial process that impacts every aspect of an association. But what happens when this transformation is rushed or mismanaged? Often, the result is complexity, expensive but unnecessary tools, and insufficient growth. What's the point of winning a game with terrible prizes?

Rolling from summer to fall, with fresh interviews and new resources coming out weekly.

This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts, and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen.