VSAE (Virginia Society of Association Executives) is the only association in Virginia that serves the commonwealth's association management industry.

We focus our resources on the professional development needs of our members by providing information, education, and ideas to assist association executives in the profession.

Our vision is to create an engaged community of association executives focused on developing each other and enhancing the professionalism of the association management industry. We do this by delivering value to association executives in the Commonwealth of Virginia by creating a community for collaboration, education, and professional growth.

July 9
Embassy Suites Richmond

This full-day event is designed for AMC owners, senior leaders, and other staff focused on growing their AMC. Participants will be given tools to help implement a comprehensive business development strategy to increase value to their clients. Highlights of this year’s AMC Retreat include sessions on legal issues and social selling, group problem-solving for your greatest challenges, and a dive into the 10-year study by the AMC Institute confirming the competitive advantage AMCs offer to their clients. Hosted by the newly renovated Embassy Suites Richmond in the heart of Richmond’s West End, the AMC Retreat also offers networking opportunities at an optional dinner on July 8, a luncheon, and a reception at the end of the day.

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August 1-2
Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center

Learn from experts and each other about how to be the best meeting planner you can during two days at the uniquely beautiful Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center. The agenda includes over 6 hours of CAE approved education on meeting planner topics such as strategic thinking to produce better meetings, negotiating hotel meeting contracts, and being GDPR compliant. There will also be facilitated roundtable discussions. Bring your specific issues and learn from the experiences of your fellow planners. In addition, you'll have plenty of networking time at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a reception!