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One Month Away: Holiday Showcase® – NEXT LEVEL at McCormick Place!

From disruption to innovation, the 2025 Holiday Showcase keynotes will challenge your thinking and fuel your growth—don’t miss Sheri Jacobs’ game-changing brunch keynote and a powerhouse panel of industry leaders tackling real-time change in the opening session.

Association Forum Celebrates 2025 Scholarship Recipients and Launches Member Support Fund

Association Forum Foundation celebrates the 2025 scholarship recipients and launches a bold new Member Support Fund to ensure professionals facing financial hardship can stay connected, reskill, and thrive through transformative learning opportunities.

How to Invest in Your Own Professional Development (Without Breaking the Bank)

Professional development doesn’t have to cost a fortune…especially when you’re a Forum member!

The Power of Taking the AI Journey Together

Forum’s first Microsoft Copilot Lab brought together 20 professionals to explore how smart adoption of AI tools can power up organizational impact, securely and collaboratively

Member Spotlight: Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES

From clinical care to crafting transformative learning experiences, Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES, is redefining what it means to lead in the association space.

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The Secret to Building a Strong, Reliable Professional Network

Authenticity, shared vulnerability, and common interests are the keys to creating a network that truly empowers and enriches your life.

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Forum News, Press Releases

Association Forum Releases the 2026 FIRE Report, a Strategic Signal for a Sector in Transition

Association Forum unveiled the 2026 FIRE Report at Holiday Showcase, delivering strategic intelligence to help association leaders navigate economic volatility, talent challenges, and rapid AI-driven transformation.

Forum News, In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Leslie Whittet, CAE

Association Forum mourns the loss of Leslie Whittet, CAE, a beloved leader whose passion, kindness, and dedication to the association community will be deeply missed.

Career Corner

From Manager to Leader – A Coaching Perspective

Managers aren’t just task trackers—they’re catalysts for team synergy, growth, and purpose. Discover Dr. Judy Lubin’s insights on transforming management into true leadership.

Industry & Culture

Workforce to Hit 30% Gen Z by 2030: Ready or Not?

Gen Z isn’t lazy—they’re reshaping work with speed, collaboration, and purpose. Here’s how to engage the generation that’s redefining leadership and culture.