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When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 8:00AM to 3:00PM Join us for Harvest Highlight, the premier event of the fall season tailored for senior leaders, CEOs, C-suite executives, and their volunteer board leadership of New York State associations. This must-attend event offers cutting-edge educational sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities you face as a leader in your field.
Featured Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Dean West
Dean West, President of Association Laboratory, is a globally recognized thought leader and futurist for the association community. For over twenty years, he has researched what works and what does not in association strategy and leadership. As a captivating, thought-provoking, and conversational speaker, Mr. West deeply understands the unique challenges association leaders face in their complex and dynamic environment. His insights, grounded in extensive research, inform and inspire. A Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives, he has served on the Board of Directors for the Association Forum, as Past Chairman of ASAE’s Professional Development Council, and as a past member of ASAE’s Membership Council. He is a former association chief staff officer with experience leading national and international associations. A native of Iowa, Dean West began his career in association management as a state lobbyist. As a young professional, Dean moved to Chicago to become an assistant executive director and then served as executive director for an international healthcare association and a North American engineering association. Mr. West founded Association Laboratory, Inc., in 1999. Now in its 25th year, it specializes in developing strategies for trade and professional associations, is the leading source of association sector research, and produces strategic education for association leaders. The company serves a global client base of professional, trade and corporate organizations through offices in Chicago, IL and Washington, DC. Full Day Program include Keynote Breakfast, Lunch & Learn Roundtables, and Educational Sessions: Members: $159 | Non-Members: $255* Volunteer leadership / board members of ESSAE association members will receive special member pricing (code "HHLeads" required during registration). * Enjoy membership discounts and benefits by enrolling today! New member dues are prorated.
Program At-A-Glance: 8:00 AM - Registration Opens Get warmed up the evening before with MPI Upstate New York Cocktails & Conversation Networking Reception at Nine Pin Cider Works, Albany, NY (separate paid registration required). Overnight Accommodations - The Landing Hotel (at Rivers Resort & Casino): Group Code: ESS0924 To make reservations, please follow the instructions below:
If you have any reservation issues, please reach out to the The Landing call center team at (518) 579-8800 for assistance. Rivers Casino & Resort / The Landing Hotel information on local attractions, driving directions and more.
ESSAE's sponsors & event partners support the education of association professionals and the invaluable contributions made by our members, volunteer leadership, and the association community at large. Please join us in thanking these organizations for their generous support!
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