ESSAE offers educational seminars several times a year which focus on timely issues and trends affecting associations and the daily work-lives of the executive. ESSAE members freely share their experiences and expertise with fellow members so you don’t have to “reinvent the wheel.” In addition to these educational programs, ESSAE offers its members the opportunity to establish both a personal and professional relationship through many social events such as:

• Meetings, Membership & Marketing (The Triple M)
• Annual Awards Banquet
• Annual Membership Meeting
• Annual Conference & Trade Show
• Harvest Highlight
• Holiday Party — ESSAE’s year-end bash to celebrate the successes of the year! Included in this annual event are silent auctions featuring donated gifts from associate members to benefit a local charity. 
• Association Leadership Academy - Level 1
• Association Leadership Academy - Master's 
• Webinars & E-Learning
• Calendar
• CAE & CMP

A More Detailed Description of the Above Events

Association Leadership Academy (ALA):  This program is held every year or two, and additional information is found here.  There is no 2027 session.  
Meetings, Membership & Marketing Institute ("TripleM Institute"):  This event is held annually in March. The event begins with round-table discussion sessions, 2 or 3 rounds of 60-minute concurrent breakout sessions, and an annual awards luncheon. 
Annual Conference: This event is held annually in June. There is an hour-long opening keynote presentation followed by a series of 60-minute breakout sessions. The event concludes with a trade show and reception. 
Harvest Highlight: This event is held annually in October. There is an hour-long opening keynote presentation followed by a series of 60-minute breakout sessions. There are lunch & learn roundtables.  
Association CEO Round-tables / CEO Symposium: Our Association CEO events, designed specifically for Association CEOs, Executive Directors, COOs, and CFOs, is a unique program which supports networking, fosters dialogue, discussion, and debate around critical business issues, sharing high-level interests, practices, operations and trends. This exclusive support network will be led by experts in our field and designed for leaders to leave informed, and better at what they do.
Other Events: ESSAE also plans to hold peer-to-peer meetings throughout the year where there may be a speaking opportunity. These events will be approximately 90-minute meetings and include a breakfast or lunch. Examples include the Executive Exchange Forum and Lunch & Learns. We are now holding sponsored one-off events. 

Every educational program sponsored by ESSAE is eligible (subject to ASAE approval) to offer credits toward achieving your Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. In addition, a regular study group for CAE candidates convenes as needed to prepare for annual CAE examinations.

ESSAE’s staff, board, and volunteer committees have continued to meet regularly to develop the best ways to serve our members. Our top priority for the future is to support you in staying connected and provide practical resources that will help you and your business thrive. 

Personal connection is more important now than ever, and we will continue to be the place for you to meet and network with colleagues from around New York State.