Harvest Highlight— the premier event for association leadership.

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Saratoga Springs, NY
Registration opens at the end of July on this page — check back soon to secure your spot!

Join top CEOs, C-suite executives, senior leaders, and volunteer board members from across New York State for Harvest Highlight — the premier event for association leadership.

This one-day experience delivers expert-led education, targeted networking, and strategic insights designed to help you tackle the evolving challenges of leading an association today.

Whether you lead a large organization or a small association, Harvest Highlight is your opportunity to:

  • Gain actionable strategies in leadership, governance, finance, law, and advocacy

  • Exchange ideas during our Lunch & Learn Roundtables

  • Connect with peers who understand your unique responsibilities

Be part of the conversations shaping the future of associations.

Keynote Highlight: Arel Moodie 

This year’s breakfast keynote speaker is Arel Moodie, who will share how to build people power through a powerful and timely framework: Adult Development Theory.

With over 60 years of research behind it, this approach reveals how all people — regardless of background or title — evolve through predictable stages of growth. Understanding these stages gives you the ability to connect, influence, and lead with new depth and clarity.

Watch Arel’s message to ESSAE leaders:
Click here to view the promo video

Thank you to our Keynote Breakfast sponsor:  1000 Islands International Tourism Council! 

Do You Enjoy Learning, Networking and Discounts?  Thinking About Joining ESSAE?

Now is the perfect time to become a member today and pay half the cost — your prorated membership will run through the end of 2025 and includes discounts for:

  • Harvest Highlight 

  • Holiday Celebration

  • ALA Masters Program

Learn more and join online: www.essae.org/membership


Program

Detailed program information will be announced later this summer. Here's an overview of last year's event for a taste of what to expect.


Overnight Accommodations

A courtesy room block has been arranged at Courtyard Saratoga Springs.

Reservations must be made no later than Monday, September 29, 2025.


Event Partnership

We would be honored for you to join us as a valued Event Partner.

Click here to view this year’s sponsorship opportunities