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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.
Association Forum Announces the 2025 Class of Forty Under 40®
We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.
Getting into the “Red Zone”: How Association Leaders Can Forge an Unshakeable Value Proposition
In a crowded marketplace, associations must move beyond benefits and boldly claim their “Red Zone” — the unique space where member needs meet unmatched value — to become indispensable in their members’ professional lives.
Experience + Value = A New Formula for Successful Member Engagement
An interview with Amanda Lea Kaiser, author of “Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community.”
Association Forum Honors Former CEO Chris Mahaffey with Naming of Inspiring Leader Award
The prestigious award will now be named the Chris Mahaffey Inspiring Leader Award.
How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Asian Americans have made tremendous contributions to the association industry and the diverse fabric of the Chicagoland area.
To Unleash the Power of AI, Embrace a Digital Mindset
Digital leadership is a new paradigm that calls for a change in behaviors, attitudes, and skills, along with an open mind.