Thursday, August 7 - Friday, August 8, 2025
FREE for VSAE Members | $35 for non-members
VIRTUAL
Join other like-minded professionals to share various experiences and viewpoints at this year's SIG-a-Palooza. For those who are unfamiliar with Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), they are peer exchanges organized around areas of interest. They offer a forum for peer-to-peer learning in a small group atmosphere. SIGs are a great way for association professionals and industry partners to learn from colleagues about the issues relevant to them.
If you've never been to a SIG meeting, now is the time to try one out! SIG-a-Palooza is open to all, including Associate members and guests. See below for a list of SIGs and topic descriptions.
Our goal is for SIG-a-Palooza to be accessible to as many people as possible to allow for the robust discussions you've come to expect from your SIG meetings. Attend one or more SIG meetings during the two days.
 1 CAE Credit per meeting
SCHEDULE: All sessions are virtual, Zoom information will be provided to registered attendees in August.
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Thursday,
August 7
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Friday,
August 8 |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
CEO |
Association Management Company (AMC)
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| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Senior Staff |
Membership, Marketing & Communications (MMC) |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Associate Member |
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| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Meeting Planner |
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SIG Sessions
Associate Member - For Associate Members in various roles, who wish to share sales and marketing best practices as a supplier to the group.
Topic: Be the Focus Group: Answering Questions Direct from Meeting Planners
Association Management Companies (AMC) - For executives of firms that provide management and specialized administrative services to trade associations and professional societies.
Topic: Follow up from AMC Summit and discuss reflections from topics including the impact of association trends on AMCs, building and fostering board relationships, workforce, and creating sustainable revenue models
CEO - For association CEOs and executive directors. Discussion topics include staff development, board relations, legislative issues, technology, and association resources.
Topic: Staff Development and Leadership Training
Membership, Marketing & Communications (MMC) - For association professionals responsible for membership, marketing, or communications within their organizations.
Topic: AI, Automation & Authenticity: Finding the Right Balance in Member Communications
Meeting Planner - For association professionals responsible for meeting planning within their organizations.
Topic: Changes in Meeting Planning: How has your model for events & your duties changed over time? How different is it from when you started your career? Where do you think you are going in the future?
Senior Staff - For executives who deal with organization-wide issues like strategic planning, staff management, and organization culture.
Topic: Future-Proofing Your Association: How Are You Preparing for Generational Shifts, Tech Disruption, and Member Expectations?
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