WSAE is seeking thought leaders, idea sharers, and conversation guides for a variety of educational sessions that will shape our 2025 program year, including the Annual Conference, Next Level Leadership Summit, Art of Association Management Workshop, and Shop Talks. This is your opportunity to educate, inspire, and empower professionals across the association space - whether they are executives, staff specialists, or industry partners.
Programs Seeking Thought Leadership, Idea Sharers, and Conversation Guides
- Next Level Leadership Summit (March)
- Convention Deep Dives for Association Professionals & Industry Partners (June)
- Convention Keynote/General Sessions (June)
- Convention Breakout Sessions (June) - Tailored to Two Key Audiences - Association Executives and Staff Specialists
- Convention Express Sessions (June) & Shop Talks (Year Round)
- Art of Association Management Workshop (November)
Requested Presentation Areas
We are looking for content providers with expertise aligned to our association’s professional interest communities, including:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Ethics
- Executive, Governance, and Leadership
- Finance, Legal, and Business
- Marketing, Communications, and Publications
- Meetings, Events, and Sponsorship
- Membership Management
- Professional Development
If you are passionate about sharing insights and strategies in any of these areas, we would love to hear from you!
Your Guide to Our Gatherings
Our 2025 Convention, scheduled for Tacoma, WA, will welcome 70 to 100 attendees, with a 50/50 mix of association professionals and industry partners. Tacoma’s accessible location makes it ideal for members across the state and encourages associations to send support staff.
Beyond the Convention, WSAE offers key programs year-round: the Art of Association Management Workshop (25 participants focused on management skills), the Next Level Leadership Summit (15 executives exploring growth strategies), and Shop Talks (virtual sessions with 20 attendees discussing real-time challenges).
We appreciate your interest in presenting. Speaker selection will occur in December, and we look forward to reviewing your proposal. Thank you for helping us create meaningful learning experiences.
