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SUMMARY:Summer Symposium Information
DESCRIPTION:Innovation and Disruption  \nDate: June 5th\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET) \n**In-person exclusive content 4:45PM-5:45PM (ET) \nLocation: In-person will be held at: \nAdage Technologies\n10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\,  \nChicago\, IL 60606 \n  \nThis Symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional\, an emerging leader\, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics\, this event is designed for you.   \nAgenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit \n\nSession 1: (11:00-12:00 PM ET) Maximizing Member Value with AI: Strategic Approaches for Associations \nCourse Description:  \nTechnology is evolving at lightning speed\, and associations have something truly valuable that general AI models don’t: deep industry knowledge and member expertise. While popular AI tools pull from public data\, your association is in a unique position to use AI strategically and deliver standout value to your members. Join association tech and AI expert Greg Pollack\, VP\, Sales Enablement & Engineering Onboarding at Higher Logic\, to learn how to control and build on the foundation of your own content in today’s fast-paced AI-driven world. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify strategies to compete with AI searches to remain your members’ go-to resource for valuable industry information.\nApply tips to increase the likelihood of your association and resources being found in AI search results.\nExplain the critical role your online community will play in our new AI-influenced landscape.\nEvaluate essential data privacy considerations and ways to stay agile as new challenges and opportunities arise with AI.\n\n\nSpeaker: Greg Pollack\, VP\, Sales Enablement & Engineering Onboarding at Higher Logic \nCAE: Member & Stakeholder Engagement\nNASBA: Business Management & Organization\n\nSession 2: (12:15-1:15 PM ET) Innovation Without the Chaos: Redefining Disruption for Your Association \nCourse Description:  \nDisruption means different things to different organizations. For some associations\, it’s about adopting new AI-driven tools. For others\, it’s breaking free from a clunky CMS or reimagining how education and content are delivered. But real innovation isn’t about chasing shiny objects—it’s about aligning digital efforts with your mission\, your members\, and your capacity.\nIn this interactive session\, we’ll explore how associations of all sizes can define their own version of innovation and disruption—and implement it in a way that’s sustainable and strategic. We’ll share a framework that helps IT\, marketing\, and education teams collaborate around shared goals\, make data-informed decisions\, and stay future-ready. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine what “disruption” means for your organization.\nAnalyze examples of successful digital transformation projects from other associations.\nApply tips to avoid burnout and scope creep during redesigns or re-platforming.\nIdentify ways to responsibly leverage AI to enhance—not replace—member experiences.\nUse a checklist to help you assess whether your current systems are holding you back.\n\n\nSpeaker: Jake Toohey\, Director\, Association Practice at Adage Technologies \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n\nLunch (1:15-2:15 PM ET) \n\nSession 3: (2:15-3:15 PM ET) Culture Eats Innovation for Breakfast \nCourse Description:  \nThe capacity to innovate inside your organization is critical\, but most organizational cultures derail innovation efforts in ways leaders can’t even see. Using research from his new book\, Culture Change Made Easy\, Jamie Notter will break down the key culture patterns that prevent us from unlocking new value through innovation\, and he’ll give you practical tips for changing your culture in ways that support more effective experimentation and learning. Learn how to create a culture where innovation thrives—before it’s too late! \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDefine what culture is and explain how it operates inside your organization.\nAnalyze patterns within your culture that hinder your ability to effectively carry out the fundamental tasks of innovation.\nDesign strategies to transform culture in ways that foster the behaviors necessary for successful innovation.\n\nSpeaker: Jamie Notter\, Co-Founder at Propel \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n\nSession 4: (3:30-4:30 PM ET) Combating Disengagement and Creating High-Performing Teams \nCourse Description:  \nDisengagement increases attrition while contributing to poor performance and poor morale\, and is often the result of misalignment\, or misunderstanding\, among leaders\, direct reports and teams. Addressing disengagement can radically decrease the chance of losing talented employees and improve overall workplace culture. This session will focus on helping participants create high-performing individuals and teams by addressing the causes of disengagement and focusing on specific skills for improved performance. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nExplore the root cause of disengagement\nDiscover the attributes of a high-functioning team\nBuild alignment among you\, your team and your leaders\n\nSpeaker: Steve Hopkins\, Director\, Organizational Performance at Wipfli \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Personnel/Human Resources \n\n \nIn-Person Exclusive AWTC Panel ::: Session 5: (4:45-5:45 PM ET) \nCourse Description:  \nTechnology and disruption may grab headlines\, but it’s people—leaders\, teams\, and communities—who drive real change. This panel\, hosted by AWTC\, explores how association leaders are navigating AI\, rethinking culture\, and building inclusive\, high-performing teams. Join us for a candid conversation on leading with empathy\, embracing innovation without chaos\, and sustaining momentum through strong peer connections. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key soft skills (e.g.\, empathy\, emotional intelligence\, strategic thinking) that are critical for tech leaders in the age of AI and automation.\nDescribe practical approaches to fostering inclusive innovation teams that include voices from across the organization—not just IT.\nExplore strategies to reshape organizational culture to support agility\, collaboration\, and sustainable innovation.\nEvaluate what makes a high-performing team beyond just results\, including peer support\, emotional intelligence\, and shared purpose.\nReflect on the importance of peer communities in leadership development and resilience during times of disruption.\n\nSpeakers: Michelle Wroblewski from AWTC\, Hilary Marsh from AWTC\, Amanda Heburg from AWTC \nModerated by: Kate Coffey-Bacon\, U.S. Transactions Corp \nCAE: Executive Leadership \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n  \n\nOur sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have made significant contributions to these domains. Prepare to be engaged\, informed\, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation and Disruption.
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SUMMARY:Summer Symposium: Virtual Registration
DESCRIPTION:Innovation and Disruption  \nDate: June 5th\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET) \n**In-person exclusive content 4:45PM-5:45PM (ET) \nLocation: In-person will be held at: \nAdage Technologies\n10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\,  \nChicago\, IL 60606 \n \nThis Symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional\, an emerging leader\, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics\, this event is designed for you.   \nAgenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit \n\nSession 1: (11:00-12:00 PM ET) Maximizing Member Value with AI: Strategic Approaches for Associations \nCourse Description:  \nTechnology is evolving at lightning speed\, and associations have something truly valuable that general AI models don’t: deep industry knowledge and member expertise. While popular AI tools pull from public data\, your association is in a unique position to use AI strategically and deliver standout value to your members. Join association tech and AI expert Greg Pollack\, VP\, Sales Enablement & Engineering Onboarding at Higher Logic\, to learn how to control and build on the foundation of your own content in today’s fast-paced AI-driven world. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify strategies to compete with AI searches to remain your members’ go-to resource for valuable industry information.\nApply tips to increase the likelihood of your association and resources being found in AI search results.\nExplain the critical role your online community will play in our new AI-influenced landscape.\nEvaluate essential data privacy considerations and ways to stay agile as new challenges and opportunities arise with AI.\n\n\nSpeaker: Greg Pollack\, VP\, Sales Enablement & Engineering Onboarding at Higher Logic \nCAE: Member & Stakeholder Engagement\nNASBA: Business Management & Organization\n\nSession 2: (12:15-1:15 PM ET) Innovation Without the Chaos: Redefining Disruption for Your Association \nCourse Description:  \nDisruption means different things to different organizations. For some associations\, it’s about adopting new AI-driven tools. For others\, it’s breaking free from a clunky CMS or reimagining how education and content are delivered. But real innovation isn’t about chasing shiny objects—it’s about aligning digital efforts with your mission\, your members\, and your capacity.\nIn this interactive session\, we’ll explore how associations of all sizes can define their own version of innovation and disruption—and implement it in a way that’s sustainable and strategic. We’ll share a framework that helps IT\, marketing\, and education teams collaborate around shared goals\, make data-informed decisions\, and stay future-ready. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine what “disruption” means for your organization.\nAnalyze examples of successful digital transformation projects from other associations.\nApply tips to avoid burnout and scope creep during redesigns or re-platforming.\nIdentify ways to responsibly leverage AI to enhance—not replace—member experiences.\nUse a checklist to help you assess whether your current systems are holding you back.\n\n\nSpeaker: Jake Toohey\, Director\, Association Practice at Adage Technologies \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n\nLunch (1:15-2:15 PM ET) \n\nSession 3: (2:15-3:15 PM ET) Culture Eats Innovation for Breakfast \nCourse Description:  \nThe capacity to innovate inside your organization is critical\, but most organizational cultures derail innovation efforts in ways leaders can’t even see. Using research from his new book\, Culture Change Made Easy\, Jamie Notter will break down the key culture patterns that prevent us from unlocking new value through innovation\, and he’ll give you practical tips for changing your culture in ways that support more effective experimentation and learning. Learn how to create a culture where innovation thrives—before it’s too late! \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDefine what culture is and explain how it operates inside your organization.\nAnalyze patterns within your culture that hinder your ability to effectively carry out the fundamental tasks of innovation.\nDesign strategies to transform culture in ways that foster the behaviors necessary for successful innovation.\n\nSpeaker: Jamie Notter\, Co-Founder at Propel \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n\nSession 4: (3:30-4:30 PM ET) Combating Disengagement and Creating High-Performing Teams \nCourse Description:  \nDisengagement increases attrition while contributing to poor performance and poor morale\, and is often the result of misalignment\, or misunderstanding\, among leaders\, direct reports and teams. Addressing disengagement can radically decrease the chance of losing talented employees and improve overall workplace culture. This session will focus on helping participants create high-performing individuals and teams by addressing the causes of disengagement and focusing on specific skills for improved performance. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nExplore the root cause of disengagement\nDiscover the attributes of a high-functioning team\nBuild alignment among you\, your team and your leaders\n\nSpeaker: Steve Hopkins\, Director\, Organizational Performance at Wipfli \nCAE: TBA \nNASBA: TBA \n\nOur sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have made significant contributions to these domains. Prepare to be engaged\, informed\, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation and Disruption.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/summer-symposium-virtual-registration/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93647235006
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Growth/Sales,Marketing/Member Engagement,Workplace
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SUMMARY:Summer Symposium: In-Person Registration
DESCRIPTION:Innovation and Disruption  \nDate: June 5th\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET) \n**In-person exclusive content 4:45PM-5:45PM (ET) \nLocation: In-person will be held at: \nAdage Technologies\n10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\,  \nChicago\, IL 60606 \n \nThis Symposium is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and subject-matter experts who will guide us through the intricate and fascinating world of personal and professional development. Whether you are a seasoned professional\, an emerging leader\, or simply someone eager to enhance your understanding of these vital topics\, this event is designed for you.   \nAgenda: Each session is 1 CPE/CAE Credit \n\nSession 1: (11:00-12:00 PM ET) Maximizing Member Value with AI: Strategic Approaches for Associations \nCourse Description:  \nTechnology is evolving at lightning speed\, and associations have something truly valuable that general AI models don’t: deep industry knowledge and member expertise. While popular AI tools pull from public data\, your association is in a unique position to use AI strategically and deliver standout value to your members. Join association tech and AI expert Greg Pollack\, VP\, Sales Enablement & Engineering Onboarding at Higher Logic\, to learn how to control and build on the foundation of your own content in today’s fast-paced AI-driven world. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify strategies to compete with AI searches to remain your members’ go-to resource for valuable industry information.\nApply tips to increase the likelihood of your association and resources being found in AI search results.\nExplain the critical role your online community will play in our new AI-influenced landscape.\nEvaluate essential data privacy considerations and ways to stay agile as new challenges and opportunities arise with AI.\n\n\nSpeaker: Greg Pollack\, VP\, Sales Enablement & Engineering Onboarding at Higher Logic \nCAE: Member & Stakeholder Engagement\nNASBA: Business Management & Organization\n\nSession 2: (12:15-1:15 PM ET) Innovation Without the Chaos: Redefining Disruption for Your Association \nCourse Description:  \nDisruption means different things to different organizations. For some associations\, it’s about adopting new AI-driven tools. For others\, it’s breaking free from a clunky CMS or reimagining how education and content are delivered. But real innovation isn’t about chasing shiny objects—it’s about aligning digital efforts with your mission\, your members\, and your capacity.\nIn this interactive session\, we’ll explore how associations of all sizes can define their own version of innovation and disruption—and implement it in a way that’s sustainable and strategic. We’ll share a framework that helps IT\, marketing\, and education teams collaborate around shared goals\, make data-informed decisions\, and stay future-ready. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine what “disruption” means for your organization.\nAnalyze examples of successful digital transformation projects from other associations.\nApply tips to avoid burnout and scope creep during redesigns or re-platforming.\nIdentify ways to responsibly leverage AI to enhance—not replace—member experiences.\nUse a checklist to help you assess whether your current systems are holding you back.\n\n\nSpeaker: Jake Toohey\, Director\, Association Practice at Adage Technologies \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n\nLunch (1:15-2:15 PM ET) \n\nSession 3: (2:15-3:15 PM ET) Culture Eats Innovation for Breakfast \nCourse Description:  \nThe capacity to innovate inside your organization is critical\, but most organizational cultures derail innovation efforts in ways leaders can’t even see. Using research from his new book\, Culture Change Made Easy\, Jamie Notter will break down the key culture patterns that prevent us from unlocking new value through innovation\, and he’ll give you practical tips for changing your culture in ways that support more effective experimentation and learning. Learn how to create a culture where innovation thrives—before it’s too late! \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nDefine what culture is and explain how it operates inside your organization.\nAnalyze patterns within your culture that hinder your ability to effectively carry out the fundamental tasks of innovation.\nDesign strategies to transform culture in ways that foster the behaviors necessary for successful innovation.\n\nSpeaker: Jamie Notter\, Co-Founder at Propel \nCAE: Organizational Strategy \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n\nSession 4: (3:30-4:30 PM ET) Combating Disengagement and Creating High-Performing Teams \nCourse Description:  \nDisengagement increases attrition while contributing to poor performance and poor morale\, and is often the result of misalignment\, or misunderstanding\, among leaders\, direct reports and teams. Addressing disengagement can radically decrease the chance of losing talented employees and improve overall workplace culture. This session will focus on helping participants create high-performing individuals and teams by addressing the causes of disengagement and focusing on specific skills for improved performance. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nExplore the root cause of disengagement\nDiscover the attributes of a high-functioning team\nBuild alignment among you\, your team and your leaders\n\nSpeaker: Steve Hopkins\, Director\, Organizational Performance at Wipfli \nCAE: TBA \nNASBA: TBA \n\n \n  \nIn-Person Exclusive AWTC Panel ::: Session 5: (4:45-5:45 PM ET) \nCourse Description: \nTechnology and disruption may grab headlines\, but it’s people—leaders\, teams\, and communities—who drive real change. This panel\, hosted by AWTC\, explores how association leaders are navigating AI\, rethinking culture\, and building inclusive\, high-performing teams. Join us for a candid conversation on leading with empathy\, embracing innovation without chaos\, and sustaining momentum through strong peer connections. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key soft skills (e.g.\, empathy\, emotional intelligence\, strategic thinking) that are critical for tech leaders in the age of AI and automation.\nDescribe practical approaches to fostering inclusive innovation teams that include voices from across the organization—not just IT.\nExplore strategies to reshape organizational culture to support agility\, collaboration\, and sustainable innovation.\nEvaluate what makes a high-performing team beyond just results\, including peer support\, emotional intelligence\, and shared purpose.\nReflect on the importance of peer communities in leadership development and resilience during times of disruption.\n\nSpeakers: Michelle Wroblewski from AWTC\, Hilary Marsh from AWTC\, Amanda Heburg from AWTC \nModerated by: Kate Coffey-Bacon\, U.S. Transactions Corp \nCAE: Executive Leadership \nNASBA: Business Management & Organization \n  \n\nOur sessions will be led by thought leaders and subject-matter experts who have made significant contributions to these domains. Prepare to be engaged\, informed\, and inspired as you interact with individuals who have mastered the art of Innovation and Disruption.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/summer-symposium-in-person-registration/
LOCATION:Adage Technologies 10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\, Chicago\, IL 60606\, 10 S Riverside Plaza STE 1500\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Growth/Sales,Marketing/Member Engagement,Workplace
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