Ready to transform the way you manage data, audit your digital maturity, and scale up your association? Join us for a webinar with Michelle Lelempsis, where you'll learn practical strategies for collecting and analysing data. Discover how data-driven decision-making can enhance your strategic planning, optimise resource allocation, and help you identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and maximise your association's performance.

Key Takeaways:

• Assessing Your Current Digital Maturity: Learn how to evaluate your association's digital capabilities, discover best practices for data collection and identify key areas for improvement.

• Scaling up your Digital Maturity: Discover effective strategies for scaling up your digital initiatives, from member engagement to operational efficiencies.

• Leveraging Data and Technology for Growth: Explore the latest tools and technologies for data collection and analysis that can help streamline processes, enhance member experiences, and drive revenue.
• Explore the Pillars of Success: Explore and gain insights into the Digital Maturity Pillars of success.
• Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from successful associations that have effectively implemented digital strategies and achieved measurable results.
• Blueprint for Digital Maturity and Scaling Up: Registrants will gain access to the toolkit and framework to assist in measuring your digital maturity along with how to implement your 2025 roadmap for scaling up.

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to elevate your association's data game! Reserve your spot now and embark on a journey towards data-driven excellence.

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

Michelle Lelempsis
Managing Director at Causeis

Michelle Lelempsis has consulted and presented in Australia and globally to 100s of associations to help them enable their digital transformation and growth strategies.

Whether Michelle is presenting on association strategies, digital transformation, engagement scoring, data analytics, member experience or how to align your tech to meet your business strategy you’ll find her passion and enthusiasm for the industry contagious.

Michelle is the Managing Director of Causeis, that provides digital consulting to over 65 associations in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. The work of Causeis improves the lives of over 300,000 members every day.

Join us for our "Sponsorship Workshop - Association Skills Lab" with sponsors expert Kim Skildum-Reid! This workshop will be held over two mornings via Zoom:

Workshop 1 - 29 November 2024 9am-12:30pm AEDT | 11am-2:30pm NZDT
Workshop 2 - 6 December 2024 - 9am-12:30pm AEDT | 11am-2:30pm NZDT

This is a must-attend for association professionals looking to elevate their sponsorship strategies. Kim’s expertise in crafting high-impact sponsorships will provide you with actionable insights and innovative approaches to drive revenue and build lasting partnerships. With hands-on activities and tailored advice, you'll gain the tools to transform your sponsorship programs and create more value for your organisation.

The workshop will cover:

• Best practice sponsorship - How it works and why it's critical to your bottom line
• Reframing your offerings for maximum value
• Three things you must do before seeking sponsorship, including knowing what you really have to offer, and how that differs from what you are offering now.
• Hit list development
• Best practice offer development
• Sponsorship pricing
• Developing your proposal
• The sales process, including challenges and offer killers.
• Lots of case studies and real-world examples.

Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your skills with fellow association professionals. 

About the presenter

Kim Skildum-Reid is one of the sponsorship industry’s most influential thought leaders. She has a blue chip list of consulting and training clients spanning six continents, is author of global industry bestsellers, The Sponsorship Seeker’s Toolkit and The Corporate Sponsorship Toolkit, and commentates to major business media around the world. She is also the brains behind industry hub, PowerSponsorship.com. Kim was a member of two CMO Council advisory boards and author of one of the industry’s best read, most reprinted, and most often quoted blogs. In 1993, Kim was a founder of the Australasian Sponsorship Marketing Association and served as president for its first four years.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where experts from Higher Logic and AuSAE come together to explore what matters most to members heading into 2025.

This session will feature fresh insights from Higher Logic's 2024 Association Member Experience Survey and the recently released Association CEO Index research, offering a comprehensive view of emerging trends and member expectations. Expect real-world examples, engaging discussions, and practical strategies for fostering deeper member connections and engagement.

Key Takeaways:

• Insights about what members value most from associations 
• Success stories from associations meeting evolving member needs.
• Practical strategies to use data for improving retention and satisfaction.

Join us for a complimentary 1-hour webinar and gain insights and strategies for 2025!

Meet Our Presenter

Kelly Whelan 
Content Marketing Manager at Higher Logic

AuSAE's Introduction to Associations webinar aims to assist individuals new to associations in navigating the basics of the not-for-profit sector. Whether you're embarking on a new role in associations or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this session is designed to provide you with the tools and understanding needed to thrive in the dynamic world of associations.

Join us for the live webinar session, "Introduction to Associations," on Friday, 7 March, to kickstart your journey in association management. Led by Toni Brearley, CEO at AuSAE, this session will explore the purpose, values, processes, and people that contribute to associations.

Participate in the session to gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded professionals, ask questions, and delve into information that will support your career in association management.

This complimentary webinar is open to all association professionals. Upon registration for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. We look forward to your participation!

AssociationX, an association trade show featuring over 40 business solution providers (exhibitors) and offering multiple educational insights within our Education Hubs.

AssociationX Education Hubs serve as the centre of innovation and success stories in association management. Immerse yourself in our dynamic environment, where case studies spring to life, discussions ignite inspiration, and valuable insights flow from association executives and industry-leading suppliers.

Details to follow

Pricing: Complimentary 

NB: This show is only open to association /not for profit  professional/executives

This one-day Tradeshow is  A Powerful Way to Grow Your Business...

Why Exhibit at AssociationX?

Reach the Decision-Makers
AssociationX is not just another tradeshow; it's where the power players in the association world come to connect. From conference organisers to key influencers, you'll have direct access to the people who make things happen.

Boost Your Business Exposure
Be in the room where it all happens! Exhibit at AssociationX and put your brand in front of potential clients and partners. This is a golden opportunity to showcase your products and services, from computer systems to innovative solutions for association management.

Network Like Never Before
The concentrated audience of association professionals at AssociationX allows for unparalleled networking opportunities. Your stand is not just a display; it's the starting point for future collaborations and partnerships.

Exclusive Audience
This is an exclusive event for association professionals, meaning the people you meet here are not just passing by; they are here because they are deeply involved in this sector. Your target audience is our audience.

New Zealand’s only association-exclusive tradeshow

Connect face-to-face with your key market, New Zealand Associations at the Trade show on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 

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

associationX Website

associationX 2025 Exhibition Prospectus

associationX 2025 floor plan

$2,500 including GST per booth
(early-bird price, closes 25 January 2025 )

We are making several changes to enhance both the exhibitor and delegate experience, including but not limited to:

• Opening the show an hour earlier at 9 am
• Closing the show an hour later at 5 pm
• Allowing Association Executives to pre-book appointments with exhibitors
• Marketing to executives to bring their needs and challenges to discuss with you during the show
• Hosting a sit-down lunch for both exhibitors and delegates
• Featuring a keynote speaker in the third session of the day
• We will still have silent conferencing and sessions throughout the exhibition.

Event details:
8 - 9 am Exhibitor registration & booth set-up (prebuilt stands will be built day the before)
9 - 5 pm associationX Tradeshow opens for both association executives and suppliers on an targeted solution based knowledge sessions.

Catering times:
10:00 Morning Tea
12:30 Lunch - Sit down lunch
03:00 Afternoon tea
04:15 Networking Happy drinks at the show

Educational Session times:
10:30  First educational session
11:30  Repeated first educational session
01:30 Second educational session
02:30  Repeated second educational session
03:30  Keynote Closing Speaker

Stand and event details:

Your stand includes two registrations

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
Includes:
Stand area size 3.0 m x 1.8 m
10 amp power supply
Spotlights x 2
Printed Company Name Sign (max 24 letters)
Two exhibitor registrations with full catering

POST-EVENT:
Mailing list of conference participants for one pre and one post conference communication (includes emails for participants who opt-in and is subject to privacy laws).

All show enquiries please contact:
Brett Jeffery - General Manager 
AuSAE New Zealand 
E brett@ausae.org.au  
P +64 27 249 8677
A 159 Otonga Road, Rotorua, 3015 NZ

AuSAE's Introduction to Associations webinar aims to assist individuals new to associations in navigating the basics of the not-for-profit sector. Whether you're embarking on a new role in associations or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this session is designed to provide you with the tools and understanding needed to thrive in the dynamic world of associations.

Join us for the live webinar session, "Introduction to Associations," this year, to kickstart your journey in association management. Led by Toni Brearley, CEO at AuSAE, this session will explore the purpose, values, processes, and people that contribute to associations.

Participate in the session to gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded professionals, ask questions, and delve into information that will support your career in association management.

This complimentary webinar is open to all association professionals. Upon registration for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. We look forward to your participation!

AuSAE's Introduction to Associations webinar aims to assist individuals new to associations in navigating the basics of the not-for-profit sector. Whether you're embarking on a new role in associations or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this session is designed to provide you with the tools and understanding needed to thrive in the dynamic world of associations.

Join us for the live webinar session, "Introduction to Associations," this year, to kickstart your journey in association management. Led by Toni Brearley, CEO at AuSAE, this session will explore the purpose, values, processes, and people that contribute to associations.

Participate in the session to gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded professionals, ask questions, and delve into information that will support your career in association management.

This complimentary webinar is open to all association professionals. Upon registration for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. We look forward to your participation!

AuSAE's Introduction to Associations webinar aims to assist individuals new to associations in navigating the basics of the not-for-profit sector. Whether you're embarking on a new role in associations or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this session is designed to provide you with the tools and understanding needed to thrive in the dynamic world of associations.

Join us for the live webinar session, "Introduction to Associations," this year, to kickstart your journey in association management. Led by Toni Brearley, CEO at AuSAE, this session will explore the purpose, values, processes, and people that contribute to associations.

Participate in the session to gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded professionals, ask questions, and delve into information that will support your career in association management.

This complimentary webinar is open to all association professionals. Upon registration for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. We look forward to your participation!