AW Asks - Association Meeting Trends: What’s Working Now

A virtual member-exclusive series covering timely and relevant CAE topics.


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (PST)
Join us on Zoom
Category: Virtual Event

Join us for a free, one-hour conversation on the trends reshaping association meetings and conferences. We’ll dig into what’s changing—and what’s actually working. Topics may include attendance and revenue, sponsorship models, program design, networking formats, hybrid/on-demand strategy, AI use cases, accessibility and inclusion, sustainability, contracts and risk, data/privacy, and marketing. 

Association Meeting Trends: What’s Working Now

This session is interactive—come ready to share your pain points, recommendations, insights, and ideas. We’ll compare notes with peers, pressure-test approaches, and surface practical tactics you can take back to your next event.

Who should attend: Association executives and event leaders responsible for strategy, programming, sponsorship, marketing, or operations.

You’ll leave with:

  • A short list of do-now tactics and watch-list trends
  • Peer-validated ideas for sponsorship, pricing, and content
  • Tips and tricks from your association peers and industry partner experts

Pricing

Members: Free


CAE Credit

As an approved provider, this program may be applied for 1 CAE credit toward your CAE application or renewal requirements. This program covers content in the following domains: Domain 5: Business Development.


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Contact

Megan Denhardt, CAE, Education Consultant