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Pre-Con: CEO/Executive Director Roundtable

Join us for a special pre-convention program exclusively for CEOs and Executive Directors! This roundtable will include educational content on association strategy, as well as offer opportunities for association executives to engage in high-level discussions, share insights, and network with peers. This pre-con is free to attend, however registration is required.

ISAE kindly requests that only CEOs and Executive Directors participate. All other attendees are welcome to participate in our Service Project pre-con that will occur at the same time.

Pre-Con: Service Project

Breakout Sessions - STAR Awards Showcase

Hear from fellow ISAE members about their 2023 STAR Award-winning programs and events! Learn how your association can implement their ideas and get the inside scoop on how to make your association award-winning.

 1 CAE Hour

Breakout Sessions - STAR Awards Showcase

Hear from fellow ISAE members about their 2023 STAR Award-winning programs and events! Learn how your association can implement their ideas and get the inside scoop on how to make your association award-winning.

Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by Explore Evansville

Welcome Reception & Dinner

Located at the Henke Hall of Champions in Memorial Stadium

Sponsored by Visit Bloomington

  TUESDAY, JULY 16 - Eastern Time

Breakfast

Sponsored by Visit Hamilton County

Opening Keynote: All You Need to Know About Ethics You Did NOT Learn in Kindergarten

How can we resolve moral confusion created by right v. right dilemmas? Ethical issues pervade our personal and professional lives, and thoughtful reflection, as well as practical skills, are essential for leaders of high-performing, diverse, and complex organizations.

 Josh Perry (Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Professor of Law and Ethics, Indiana University Kelly School of Business)

Sponsored by VonLehman + Dean Dorton

Leadership LEGOs: Building Things Better

Building better associations is a lot like building with LEGOs. What can we learn from LEGOs about collaboration, motivation and teamwork? Learn how to apply those LEGO lessons to your own leadership style to create an amazing team and build something special.

 Tara Puckey, MBA, CAE, CMP (Executive Director, Radio Television News Association)

State of the Industry

Sponsored by Explore Evansville

Lunch and Annual Meeting

Sponsored by Visit Hendricks County, Grand Wayne Convention Center, and Explore Evansville

Exhibit Hall Hours

Breakout Sessions

To Speak or Not To Speak: Should my association get involved with elections?

No organization wants to be viewed by the public as being on the wrong wide of an important issue, but can we afford to stick our heads in the sand when people from every point on the political spectrum are increasingly ready to punish organizations for not speaking up? 

 Samantha Zechiel (Member Services Coordinator, Raybourn Group International)

 Kim Williams (Vice President, The Corydon Group)

 Phil Rodriguez (Executive Director, Delta Sigma Phi)

Strategies for Effective Staff Onboarding and Training

Learn how to transform the first 90 days on the job into a stress-free and productive period, ensuring a smooth transition and rapid integration into your team. Gain practical insights on crafting onboarding programs that transcend traditional approaches, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

 Kim Paugh, CAE (Director of People Strategies, Raybourn Group International)

 Karly Wolfcale (Communications Coordinator, Raybourn Group International)

Breakout Sessions

Stakeholder Stew: A Beginner's Recipe for Managing the Key Ingredients of Any Event

Think of your key event stakeholders (speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, etc.) as ingredients, your staff as the chefs, and this presentation as your recipe. Picture this: Your main ingredient, the conference keynote, shows up on the wrong day. Such a recipe for disaster can easily be prevented. With the right mixture, we can develop a recipe for organized communication that sets up key event stakeholders for success, and ultimately crafts a dish that leaves no attendee palate unsatisfied.

 Emily Wrinkle, CMP, DES (Meetings Manager, Raybourn Group International)

 Anna Parr (Membership Manager, Raybourn Group International)

Sponsored by Visit Bloomington

Why Your Member Association Data Is So Valuable... and How to Use It to Drive Non-Dues Revenue

In the post-COVID attention economy, member behaviors have changed their relationship with the world - how they consume media, how they shop, how they educate themselves, and how they interact. Associations have a critical strategic advantage over many organizations in this new paradigm - their member data.

 Brad Gillum (CEO, Willow Marketing)

Breakout Sessions

CAE Deep Dive: Get Started on Your Journey

C.A.E. - What does it mean? How do you get those letters? This session, designed for both young professionals and emerging association leaders, will provide an in-depth overview of the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.

 Cory Martin, MPA, CAE (CEO, Mission Control)

 Stu Kushner, CAE (Executive Director, Mission Control)

CMP Deep Dive: Get Started on Your Journey

C.M.P. - What does it mean? How do you get those letters? This session, designed for both new meetings professionals and those looking to boost their proficiencies, will provide an in-depth overview of the Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) designation.

 Nick Estrada, CAE, CMP (Executive Director, Raybourn Group International)

 Emilie Perkins, CAE, CMP, CMM, PMP, CED (Senior Director of Client & Conference Services, Raybourn Group International)

CAE/CEO Reception

Sponsored by VonLehman + Dean Dorton, and Raybourn Group International

Game Show / Trivia

ICON Bash

Located at the Waldron Arts Center

Sponsored by Visit Fort Wayne

  WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 - Eastern Time

Breakfast

Breakout Sessions

Fraud Risks in Internal Controls

The goal of this presentation will be to break down the controls in the largest transaction cycles (i.e. cash receipts, cash disbursements, financial reporting, etc.) and discuss how to practically best protect the organization from fraud risks or risks of material misstatements.

 Andrew Brock (Senior Manager, Blue & Co.)

 Holly Fields (Senior Manager, Blue & Co.)

Sponsored by Cox, Sargeant and Burns

Young Professionals Panel

 Shaun Ballard, MBA (Convention Sales Manager, Visit Bloomington)

 Jenna Whalen (Membership Manager, Indiana CPA Society)

Breakout Sessions

Sponsors Expect More Than a Link, Logo, and Love / Partnerships

Explore the shift from traditional to collaborative sponsorships, mastering the art of authentic engagement. Elevate your sponsorship program with actionable strategies that redefine connections, resonating deeply with sponsors, members, and staff alike.

 Chris Beaman (Corporate Partnerships Officer, Sigma Foundation for Nursing)

 Liz Jackson (Associate Director of Industry Partnerships, Butler University)

Cracking the Volunteer Code: Mastering Personalities and Tech for Interaction Domination

From meticulous micromanagers to the seemingly disengaged, volunteer dynamics can define the success or struggle you and your team will face during a board’s term in office. In this presentation, we'll discuss strategies for effective engagement, crucial for association prosperity.

 Jen Sanford, CAE, MBA (Senior Association Director, Etherio)

 Lisa Williams (Senior Association Manager, Etherio)

Closing Keynote: The HEART of the Matter: Innovative Leadership Strategies in a Digital Era

Born from personal trials and a career dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and humanity, the HEART framework stands as a testament to what we can achieve when we lead with empathy, with understanding, and with a relentless commitment to reimagining the potential of our industries and ourselves.

 Sherry Budziak (Founder and CEO, .orgSouce)

Sponsored by Centric Association Management