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.

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.

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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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.

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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.

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Turning AI Into Member Value

How AAE’s Save Your Tooth Month GPT became a personalized marketing assistant for members

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5 Mistakes That Taught Us Everything

Hear from five association leaders who reflect on mistakes they’ve made and the lessons they learned along the way.

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How to Choose The Right Event App

Associations are looking at event apps – knowing what questions to ask can help find the right one for your members.

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Legal Concerns for Restarting In-person Meetings

There are new issues that associations should address — plus associations need to cover some of the more traditional legal concerns as well.

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Work/Life: What are you most looking forward to in 2022?

“I am looking forward, first and foremost, to a return to some level of normalcy. In addition to that, I…

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Scenario Planning for Events is a Must in Uncertain Times

In these uncertain times, associations should have a variety of back-up plans for events.

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