Event Agenda

What’s On the Agenda?

We’re not just filling time slots—we’re designing transformation.

At the Engaging Associations Forum, our sessions go beyond surface-level trends to tackle the real challenges association leaders face today. You’ll experience a mix of keynotes, peer-led discussions, and interactive workshops focused on what matters most: leading through change, engaging your members, diversifying revenue, and rethinking governance in a shifting world.

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  • Day 1


  • Day 2


  • Join us for our Welcome Reception, meet our speakers, sponsors, and say hello to your peer who will be joining you over the next two days of collaboration and change!

  • Brought to you by Rogers Centre Ottawa, registration kicks off early with a networking breakfast.

  • Buckle up because the journey is about to begin!

  • The Disruptor’s Dilemma: Leading When the Disruption Finds You
    Strategy

  • Brought to you by Rogers Centre Ottawa

  • Whether you’re in the midst of a maelstrom or just keeping an eye on clouds on the horizon, most leaders don’t take clear skies for granted any more. Along with the shifting broad geopolitical and economic landscape, you may be dealing with much more local upheavals that are no less challenging to deal with.

    So, how can you think long-term when planning seems... honestly, kinda pointless? How can you make decisions when major events are looming that could have a major impact on your sector, membership, or organization? How can you make sure everyone’s rowing in the same direction even if the seas are getting seriously choppy?

    But arguably, these kinds of times are exactly when we need a strategic mindset the most, so we don’t lose our sense of purpose and direction. Let’s talk about how strategy works in tumultuous times, both at the heights and in day-to-day practice. This session will provide big-picture guidance as well as usable suggestions for how your organization can weather whatever storms are coming your way.

    Strategy

  • Maddie's session invites you to bust open your view of time management and productivity at work and start thinking of your whole "T.E.A.M." of time, energy, attention, and money: the precious resources we all need to allocate right but were never taught how. These all converge in our calendar which makes it our most high-leverage tool for success - and our personal playbook waiting to be written. You'll be challenged to ask yourself new questions to design your days to propel you towards your goals AND enhance your mental and physical health. You will begin to train your calendar to predictably and sustainably drive your best performance - never losing sight of what matters most.
    Culture

  • Brought to you by the Québec City Convention Centre

  • Building Influence in a Noisy Political Environment
    Advocacy

  • Creating a High-Performing (and Healthy) Staff Team
    Culture

  • Brought to you by Rogers Centre Ottawa

  • Pick your power play—Strategy, Culture, Advocacy, or Revenue—and join a workshop designed to move your mission forward.
    Advocacy
    Culture
    Revenue
    Strategy

  • In today’s climate of uncertainty, long-term planning can feel like a luxury. But turbulent times are exactly when strategy matters most. This interactive session will explore how to stay focused, make aligned decisions, and lead with clarity—even when the future feels unpredictable. Together, we’ll uncover practical tools to help your team weather disruption, stay the course, and build resilience from the inside out.
    Strategy

  • Discover how to manage not just your time, but your full T.E.A.M.—time, energy, attention, and money. In this hands-on session, you'll rethink productivity through the lens of well-being and learn how to turn your calendar into a tool that supports both high performance and personal health. Walk away with practical strategies to align your daily habits with what matters most.

  • A discussion and workshop on building influence in a noisy political landscape.
    Advocacy

  • The pressure to diversify revenue is louder than ever, but for associations, the challenge isn’t just why, it’s how and where. This interactive session will challenge traditional thinking and explore sustainable revenue strategies beyond membership dues and event registrations.

    You’ll begin by examining your current revenue mix, then move into a facilitated discussion and workshop designed to help you identify gaps, opportunities, and actionable next steps for your association. Drawing on real-world examples from associations around the world, you’ll explore how others are navigating disruption through new approaches to events, partnerships, certification, global market entry, and even going chapterless.

    Leave with a broader global perspective and a clearer vision for how your association can shift from dues-based dependency to demand-driven growth.

    Revenue


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Event Location

July 23-24, 2025
Rogers Centre Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario

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