Leaders Thought Sessions
You read it right. Leaders Thought Sessions are designed just that way. We’ll hear from industry leaders that think differently. How should we prepare our minds and organizations for the future? What are they thinking about that most of us haven’t thought of yet. And why is it important to pay attention to signs that association technology is changing. These association professionals are bleeding edge. Be prepared! There’s going to be some gritty stuff go down during these sessions. What’s especially great? These are people that are not only good looking but freak’n smart. Really smart. And they get association management and our industry.
Power Strip
Complete Checklist for Planning, Selection and Implementation
Day 1, Concurrent Session
1:45-2:45 Power Strip: Planning
3:00-4:00 Power Strip: Search & Selection
4:15-5:15 Power Strip: Implementation
Speakers: Moira Edwards, Gretchen Steenstra, Wes Trochlil
If you are ready to get to the hyper tactical side of AMS planning, search & selection, or implementation, this three-part series is your dream come true. Three high-profile AMS consultants have collaborated to bring you their best kept secrets for each of the phases of adopting a new system. Though their personalities are unique, their formats will be similar so that you walk away with a gigantic checklist of all the to-dos necessary to get your team prepared for your next AMS selection. You just can’t find this level of detail and experience (all in one afternoon) anywhere!
Level 30,000
Strategic Approaches to Modernizing Tech Infrastructure, Data Mining, and Machine Learning
Day 1, Concurrent Sessions
1:45-2:45 AAPA Gets Their Tech House In Order with James Marquis
3:00-4:00 Get Personal or Go Home: Personalized Engagement Is No Longer Optional with Jason Lichon and David Risner
4:15-5:15 Modern Analytics to Accelerate Your Association’s Performance with John Karanikolas and Linda Tomczynski
Sometimes we just need to step away from the desk, multiple screens and meetings and gain a new perspective. These breakouts are intended for big picture and strategic thinking. We’re going to push the limits of our existing capabilities as tech leaders on topics regarding both tech management and execution. You’ll learn from association leaders who really know their stuff. Whose team is doing it right? What’s been ridiculously innovative? How can we embrace not knowing our own tech destinations?
Meet the AMS
Day 1, If you’ve been involved with AMS Fest for the last couple years, you know that the format changes up a bit each time. At the last AMS Fest each of the participating companies had an opportunity to address the entire audience with 5 Slides in 5 Minutes. Though it was helpful for some, in hindsight, we think that was a little too cookie cutter. These AMS companies have much more personality to show and a product and company culture that makes them special.
So let’s get away from cookie cutter. Each of the participating AMS companies will still have their 5-minute time slot to shine, but this time they’re going to dig deeper. They’ll give you snapshots on what clients say about them, what makes their platform truly unique and how they are transforming the association tech ecosystem. Who will be the most memorable to you?
Meet the AMS Schedule (In Order)
10:30 – 11:00
MatrixMaxx, Fonteva, ClubExpress, Aptify, Protech
11:30 – 12:00
Impexium, Altai, Growth Zone, NimbleAMS, iMIS
1:15 – 1:40
MemberSuite, Euclid, Cobalt, YourMembership, Abila
AMS Preview
Day 2
The AMS Preview is intended to give you a peek under the hood of the platforms that interest you most. Each participating AMS vendor will have two 30-minute time slots to showcase their system, giving you the chance to maximize your time and see many systems in one day. Best part is that you’ll be alongside just a handful of your peers that are looking into the same systems.
Block & Tackle Talks
Day 2
When you aren’t checking out AMS Previews, you have some fantastic peer-to-peer micro learning awaiting you. We’ve pulled together some fine folks to facilitate a small chat about some of the hottest topics in the association tech world. Each chat will be a facilitated conversation format where the group will be asked pointed questions and can share celebrations or losses.
10:05 – 10:35
Block & Tackle Talk: Third Party Integrations with benel Solutions
10:45 – 11:15
Block & Tackle Talk: Enough About AMS. Let’s Talk LMS. with BlueSky
11:25 – 11:55
Block & Tackle Talk: Large Orgs & IT with American Bankers Association
1:05 – 1:35
Block & Tackle Talk: Association Tech Architecture with James Marquis, American Association of PAs
1:40 – 2:10
Block & Tackle Talk: CRM vs AMS with NimbleAMS
2:15 – 2:45
Block & Tackle Talk: Building High Trust Partnerships with Achurch Consulting
Daybreaker
It’s tough to tackle a day of geek chat. So we’ve imagined the best possible way for you to start your day: a networking breakfast party! There will be a DJ taking requests, continental breakfast and a surprise or two. You’ll be able to get your smile on even without coffee. Well, some of us (haha). For the rest of us, there will be a barista ready to take your morning up a notch and get you fired up for a great day with new colleagues. You won’t want to roll out of bed late for this.
Reception
Finish up Day 1 the right way. You’ll be outside in the warmth of the afternoon Chicago sunshine with 100+ of your new, favorite association friends. What’s better than cool beverages, snacks and revisits of the best sessions and conversations of a thought-provoking day? Just say ahhhhhh… and a clink of our glasses to HighRoad Solution for sponsoring!