Member Spotlight: Sherry Budziak, AAiP

Sherry has more than 30 years of experience working with associations. Find out what drives her to do this type of work!

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.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

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Member Spotlight: Michael Wilson, CMP

Michael is Division Director, Convention & Meeting Planning at the American Veterinary Medical Association. He came to association work via hospitality and loves his job. You won’t believe what’s not in his LinkedIn profile!

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POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating

A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.

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Member Spotlight: Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP

Kimberly is a director at the American Bar Association. She has more than 25 years of association experience and recently joined Association Forum’s Board of Directors.

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Honors Awards Recipients

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Honors Awards. These industry stars will be honored at the 2025 Honors Gala™ on June 11, 2025.

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Cybersecurity: Upping Your Game to Ensure Your Association Stays Safe

Cybersecurity is imperative for every organization. Read on for tips to modernize your cybersecurity in 2023.

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35 Years of Tradition Meets a Reimagined Event for Holiday Showcase® Incubate

This year, we will come together at Holiday Showcase to innovate, evolve and push traditional boundaries.

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Preparing Healthcare Professionals and Practitioners to Advance Quality and Safety Goals to the Next Level

Healthcare is inundated with ambitions and mandates for quality and safety. Read what one association is doing about it.

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Work/Life: What is Your Organization Doing Today to Plan for Tomorrow?

Read responses to the Work/Life question from the fall issue of FORUM Magazine.

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