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The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will generally take place on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 4pm-5pm AEST.

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing exponentially, bringing new opportunities and challenges for associations. This presentation will explore practical applications of AI that associations can leverage today to increase efficiency, engage members, and remain competitive.

By attending the session, you'll gain insights, including:

• Actionable strategies for experimenting with AI tools to enhance operations and deliver value to members
• A Blueprint for catalysing change and encouraging innovation through informed AI adoption 
• Exploration of the vast array of AI use cases, spanning from marketing to data analysis, to augment association operations
  
  

Attendees receive 1 CAE credits. 

 AuSAE is proud to be a CAE Approved Provider. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this event may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.   

Meet our Presenters
Amith Nagarajan

Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress (BlueCypress.io), a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress family member companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organisations achieve long-term, sustainable success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.

Dray McFarlane 
Dray is the Co-founder of Tasio, a dynamic professional with nearly two decades of experience in providing software and business solutions to associations. Recently, he has shifted his focus to the exciting realm of artificial intelligence (AI). At Tasio, Dray has been instrumental in introducing state-of-the-art AI tools and expertise to associations, driving their success. He is passionate about the possibilities AI offers and eagerly looks forward to what the future holds in this rapidly evolving field.

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At Sidecar, we make it easy to extend learning to everyone on your association staff, which improves retention, strengthens diversity efforts and grows organisations as everyone learns together.

Sidecar Members learn within our growing community, by participating in our timely and forward-focused events, engaging in our robust content library, and from lessons within our step-by-step courses. All our content is designed to drive innovation, empower strategic thinking and connect associations with new ideas.

That’s why we say, if you want to go, go. But if you want to go far, go with Sidecar. www.sidecarglobal.com/AI

The aim of AuSAE's Introduction to Associations is to assist staff who are new to  Associations to navigate the basics of the not-for-profit sector.

Our Introduction to Associations meetings will usually take place on the first Monday of every month, from 12pm - 1pm AEST except where a public holiday falls.

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

This SIG serves as a professional support network for members who have interest or responsibilities in membership, member services, and membership-specific marketing. It also serves as an idea laboratory and information/sample exchange. 

Join us for a conversation all about membership, products and services. This conversation is either

• face-to-face at the people & co offices (Level 2/40 Johnston Street) or 
• join us online to join the conversation

Meeting initial Topic(s) – On Boarding and New Engagement Ideas

Participation is open to all AuSAE members at no cost – a simple RSVP is all that is required to reserve your seat at the table. 

Before the Networking Lunch, we're hosting a session focused on the re-registration of Incorporated Societies under the new act. This is a crucial briefing that will provide you with essential information for navigating these upcoming changes.

Lunch Topic: The Ever Evolving Insurance Market  
Explore the dynamics of collaborative partnerships in the rapidly changing landscape of the insurance market. Gain insights into innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Speaker: Brigitte Windsor General Manager – Partnerships & Facilities, Rothbury Insurance brokers

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of your day to engage in meaningful discussions with industry professionals. Our Networking Lunches present a distinctive occasion to interact with your peers in a relaxed and casual setting. This is an invaluable opportunity to catch up face-to-face with your colleagues. The Networking Lunch serves as a focal point for association executives to:

• Establish connections with industry peers
• Exchange innovative ideas
• Solicit advice for your most pressing challenges
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and activities within the association sector."
• I hope this version aligns better with your needs.

Reregistration Incorporated societies Don't miss this crucial opportunity to get ahead of the upcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. With the re-registration from 5 October (until April 2026), we invite you to a special information session that will precede our Networking Lunch. Come along to gain comprehensive insights into what your constitution should include, as well as to better understand the steps involved in the re-registration process. Your attendance will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these upcoming changes successfully.

Session attendance is the cost of morning tea $12.50 for members
Non-members may join for a $35 fee

10:30  Incorporated societies reregistration
11:30 Networking pre-lunch
12:00 Luncheon Starts

1:45 Luncheon Concludes

We can register for you, just send Brett an email
AuSAE is a CAE Approved Provider.  Participants of this event will earn 1 continuing education credits 

Before the Networking Lunch, we're hosting a session focused on the re-registration of Incorporated Societies under the new act. This is a crucial briefing that will provide you with essential information for navigating these upcoming changes.

Lunch Topic: The Ever Evolving Insurance Market  
Explore the dynamics of collaborative partnerships in the rapidly changing landscape of the insurance market. Gain insights into innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Speaker: Brigitte Windsor General Manager – Partnerships & Facilities, Rothbury Insurance brokers

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of your day to engage in meaningful discussions with industry professionals. Our Networking Lunches present a distinctive occasion to interact with your peers in a relaxed and casual setting. This is an invaluable opportunity to catch up face-to-face with your colleagues. The Networking Lunch serves as a focal point for association executives to:

• Establish connections with industry peers
• Exchange innovative ideas
• Solicit advice for your most pressing challenges
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and activities within the association sector."
• I hope this version aligns better with your needs.

Reregistration Incorporated societies Don't miss this crucial opportunity to get ahead of the upcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. With the re-registration from 5 October (until April 2026), we invite you to a special information session that will precede our Networking Lunch. Come along to gain comprehensive insights into what your constitution should include, as well as to better understand the steps involved in the re-registration process. Your attendance will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these upcoming changes successfully.

Session attendance is the cost of morning tea $12.50 for members
Non-members may join for a $35 fee

10:30  Incorporated societies reregistration
11:30 Networking pre-lunch
12:00 Luncheon Starts

1:45 Luncheon Concludes

We can register for you, just send Brett an email
AuSAE is a CAE Approved Provider.  Participants of this event will earn 1 continuing education credits 

This SIG serves as a professional support network for members who have interests or responsibilities in association Finance and Risk. It also serves as an idea laboratory and information/sample exchange. 

Join us for a conversation all about finance, risk and compliance issues. 

• Join us online to join the conversation

Participation is open to all AuSAE members at no cost – a simple RSVP is all that is required to reserve your seat at the table. 

Membership organisation's are reporting higher levels of disengagement and decline than ever before. This is largely because membership as a strategy remains largely unexplored and unknown.

Until now, associations have been largely forced to rely on business models, learn by trial-and-error, or make assumptions about what fuels vibrant membership experiences and cultures. Critical mistakes have occurred for that simple fact.

Sarah Sladek has been researching membership trends for two decades to clearly understand what drives member engagement. This is your opportunity to learn some of the strategies and insights shared in her latest book, MemberShift: Why Members Leave and the Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back.

In this webinar, Sarah will address some of the most common questions, myths, and areas of membership misunderstanding including:

• What’s our value proposition?
• How do I know if members are engaged?
• Why won’t young professionals join?
• When is the right time to raise dues?
• Who on our team should be responsible for membership strategy?

Sarah will also answer some audience questions on the spot!

Consider this a crash course in membership strategy and a unique opportunity for a meet-and-greet with the author of MemberShift!

Attendees receive 1 CAE credits. 

 AuSAE is proud to be a CAE Approved Provider. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this event may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.   

Meet our Presenter 

Sarah Sladek Founder & CEO of XYZ University

The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will generally take place on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 4pm-5pm AEDT.

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

Your Association’s technology stack plays a crucial role in the success of serving your members and pursuing your mission and goals. And if that isn't enough, you also have ultimate responsibility for data security and protecting your member data.   

Whether you are concerned about the growing presence of “shadow IT” in your organisation, the impact of disconnected systems leading to a brutal member experience, or frustrated staff being unproductive with double entry or manual spreadsheets – this webcast is for you. 

In less than 60 minutes, get a CEO insight into taking control of your association's technology stack.

By attending this session, you will learn:

• Why your technology stack is your responsibility

• Assessing the impact of your tech stack on staff and member experience

• Understanding “shadow IT” – security risks and some potential advantages

Attendees receive 1 CAE credits. 

 AuSAE is proud to be a CAE Approved Provider. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this event may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.   

Meet our Presenter

Paul Ramsbottom, Managing Director at Advanced Solutions International (ASI)

Over the last 30+ years Paul has worked with more professional bodies, industry associations, charities and fundraisers than most people would gather in several lifetimes. He is passionate about helping Not-For-Profits and Associations reach their goals, through adopting new and innovative solutions to help them run more efficiently. He is Managing Director of ASI Asia-Pacific which has more than 600 Not-For-Profit clients in the region. Paul enjoys working everyday with great staff and great clients and is rewarded by seeing great things ASI clients do in and around the community and knowing that ASI is able to contribute to that.

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Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits. ASI helps clients digitally transform, streamline operations, and grow revenue through industry expertise, best-practice advice, and high-quality solutions. Our portfolio of solutions includes iMIS for association and non-profit management, TopClass LMS for learning management, and OpenWater for application and review management. ASI is a proud AuSAE Premium Alliance Partner.

The aim of AuSAE's Introduction to Associations is to assist staff who are new to  Associations to navigate the basics of the not-for-profit sector.

Our Introduction to Associations meetings will usually take place on the first Monday of every month, from 12pm - 1pm AEDT except where a public holiday falls.

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

Revolutionising Association Events: The Future of In-House Conference Management

Joining the In-House Conference/Events Managers Symposium is a strategic step for associations committed to refining their event strategies. Dive into an environment rich with peer-to-peer learning, sharing experiences, challenges, and solutions. This symposium offers a unique platform to connect with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and stay abreast of the latest industry shifts. It's more than just an event; it's a chance to strengthen your association's network and elevate your event management game with collective wisdom.

The aim of AuSAE's Members MeetUp is to provide a collegiate space for our association professionals to meet, ask questions, share ideas and find support this year. 

Our next virtual Members MeetUp will take place on the third Monday of every second month from 3pm - 4pm (AEDT)

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

We see these forums as an important part of your membership with AuSAE, enabling you to connect with other association CEOs and influencers, transfer knowledge and take learnings back to your association.

These events will only be open to CEOs/executive directors of membership organisations that are members of AuSAE. All meetings will have a topical speaker. They will be held under The Chatham House Rule and sector suppliers won’t be asked to participate unless they are invited to present their product to the meeting.

Agenda items can be submitted here at any stage

or email Brett and he will register you

The AuSAE ACE Conference & Exhibition is coming to Canberra on 28 - 29 November, 2023. The ACE Conference brings together association professionals and industry experts from Australia and New Zealand to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and explore innovations in the sector.

The two-day conference will be held, in person, at the National Convention Centre Canberra. Get ready to join us for an engaging and informative event where you'll connect with industry leaders, explore the latest association trends, best practices and technologies, and expand your professional network.

With engaging keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, social events and plenty of networking opportunities, the ACE Conference & Exhibition is a must-attend event for association professionals of all levels. So, save the date and get ready to join us in Canberra for this can't-miss event!

ACE 2023 Venue Sponsor

The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will generally take place on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 4pm-5pm AEDT.

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

This SIG serves as a professional support network for members who have interest or responsibilities in membership, member services, and membership-specific marketing. It also serves as an idea laboratory and information/sample exchange. 

Join us for a conversation all about membership, products and services. This conversation is either

• face-to-face at the people & co offices (Level 2/40 Johnston Street) or 
• join us online to join the conversation

Participation is open to all AuSAE members at no cost – a simple RSVP is all that is required to reserve your seat at the table. 

We see these forums as an important part of your membership with AuSAE, enabling you to connect with other association CEOs and influencers, transfer knowledge and take learnings back to your association.

These events will only be open to CEOs/executive directors of membership organisations that are members of AuSAE. All meetings will have a topical speaker. They will be held under The Chatham House Rule and sector suppliers won’t be asked to participate unless they are invited to present their product to the meeting.

Agenda items can be submitted here at any stage

or email Brett and he will register you

Come join us for some refreshments after work on Thursday 01 February 2024. 

Pop in any time for a quick drink or stay throughout the event – we look forward to seeing you.

This is a member only free event
Wellington – Thursday 1 February / 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Come join us and other association executives for some refreshments after work on Thursday 8 February.

Pop in any time for a quick drink or stay throughout the event – we look forward to seeing you.
Auckland – Thursday 8 February / 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

This is a member only free event

Shaping Conferencing for Associations
We invite you to join us at AuSAE IF to extend your reach within the New Zealand Association community at this exclusive two day event. We know your time is your most valuable assert. Prioritise your time by allowing AuSAE to place you in front 12-15 key decision makers in the Association Industry. Intensive, efficient and effective – designed to create value for both parties. By creating an exclusive networking experience at AuSAE IF.

Our Association decision makers also meet select criteria, to ensure both parties get the most benefit from our unique two-day workshop, AuSAE IF.

A minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 AuSAE members (In-house Association Event Managers or key conferencing decision-makers) will be invited to this 1.5 day event.
The invited Association Managers will conform to a strict selection criteria, ensuring that they can promote their association and are actively looking for destinations and venues.

AuSAE IF is an opportunity for Association Managers and for suppliers to meet face-to-face and discuss future association business event business.

AuSAE IF fundamental focus:

• Intensive and focused networking
• Tailor-made workshop environment
• Opportunity to promote your services / company directly to key decision makers in the Association sector who are actively looking for destinations and venues
• No other event in NZ offers the same opportunity for decision markets and suppliers to meet face to face to discuss future co-operation in this environment

• Between 12 to 15 In-house Event Association Executives and
• Between 12 to 15 Business Event Suppliers from throughout New Zealand

What entices the right decision makers to AuSAE IF?

• Opportunity to discover new potential suppliers
• Share expertise and build relationships with other influential decision makers and opinion shapers challenges withing the Association events industry
• Identify and build long term relationships with superior suppliers with a known track record
• Efficient use of time. Intensive and focused networking, genuine dialogue in a two day period

A special rate of $250.00 including GST and breakfast at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Shaping Conferencing for Associations
AuSAE IF - AuSAE Association Professional /Supplier Business Workshops
15 - 16 February 2024

What IF we put 15 Association professionals in a room with 15 business event suppliers

A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 AuSAE members and business event suppliers, participate in this business events workshop.
During the Workshop, Association professionals get the opportunity to meet people from a minimum of ten or a maximum of fifteen New Zealand business event suppliers.

Why should an association professional in New Zealand attend AuSAE IF

• Networking with the right suppliers and collegues; the minimum of wasted time; genuine 2.5 - day dialogue!
• Discover new potential meeting suppliers in different regions
• Build long-term relationships with business event suppliers which can genuinely cope with your events!
  
• Highlight your concerns and challenges with some of the most influential opinion shapers amongst your peers!

And what does it cost?
It costs nothing; only two days of your time.
But we know this is your most valuable resource.  We guarantee it will be a worthwhile investment!

After every three sessions, a 20-minute break will be given. During the workshop, the participating clients get the opportunity to meet representatives from between ten to fifteen conferencing destinations and suppliers. 

Sample agenda to follow 

Note: you must be a current employee of an association in New Zealand to apply

AuSAE - 10 week CAE Certification

This one-day Tradeshow is  

A Powerful Way to
Grow Your Business...
Business and Professional Associations

Exhibit Now 

associationX can provide your organisation with

• An event where association executives are committed to building relationships with you (Quality not quantity). 
• An opportunity to meet with your top clients and establish relationships with potential customers!
• An opportunity to build and reinforce strategic relationships.
• The opportunity to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the industry.
• Time to network key decision makers.
• A effective way to reinforce your organisation’s brand and build brand awareness amongst a relevant audience.
• Educational sessions that run throughout the day to drive people to the show and you're booth.

Exhibitor Registration

New Zealand’s only association-exclusive tradeshow

Connect face-to-face with your key market, New Zealand Associations at the Trade show on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 

A Powerful Way to Grow Your Business. with Business and Professional Associations

associationX Website

associationX 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus

associationX 2024 floor plan

8 - 10 am Exhibitor registration & booth set-up.
10 - 4 pm associationX Trade Show opens for both association executives and suppliers on targeted solution based knowledge sessions.

Catering times
10:30 Morning Tea
12:30 Lunch sessions
 03:15 pm Networking happy drinks at the show

$2,200 including GST per booth
(early-bird price, closes 25 January 2024 )

PRE-EVENT PROMOTION:
Logo and profile on the event app.
Logo and profile on the event website with hyperlink to your profile page and website site

AT THE EVENT:

Exhibition Stand x 1 AND Two exhibitor registrations with full catering
Includes:
Stand area size 3.00 m x 1.8m
(Booths 29 - 38, can be configured to any backwall width to a maximum of 3m)
10amp power supply
Spotlights x 2
Printed Company Name Sign (max 24 letters)