Association Forum
The "association for associations," our mission is to provide our community with tailored education and resources. www.associationforum.org
Founded in 1916, the Association Forum of Chicagoland today serves 47,000 Chicagoland association professionals whose efforts serve 37 million members and 9 million donors. The activities of Chicagoland associations generate $22 billion in global annual economic impact. The Association Forum of Chicagoland is the "association of associations" for more than 1,500 businesses, charitable, civic and p
03/05/2025
Itโs almost timeโWomenโs Executive Forum is happening THIS FRIDAY! ๐
This isnโt just another leadership event. Itโs a movement. A room filled with unstoppable women. A day that sparks connections, conversations, and career-changing moments.
๐น Itโs the energy of being surrounded by powerhouse women who just get it.
๐น Itโs the conversation that shifts your perspective and fuels your next move.
๐น Itโs the moment you realizeโyou belong here.
๐ข Donโt watch from the sidelinesโbe part of the momentum. Thereโs still time to register, but not much.
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Last chance to join us โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
Drop a ๐ฅ in the comments if weโll see you there!
03/05/2025
Womenโs Executive Forum isnโt just an eventโitโs an investment in your career.
๐ก 94% of past attendees say they took actionable insights back to their jobs immediately.
๐ฅ This isnโt just about inspirationโitโs about:
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Real strategies to elevate your leadership
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Game-changing connections with powerhouse women
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Tangible takeaways you can implement the next day
๐ข You still have time to grab one of the last remaining seats! Donโt miss the biggest WEF ever.
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
๐ฌ Tag a colleague who should be in the room with you!
03/03/2025
Womenโs History Month is here, and weโre making history with the largest Womenโs Executive Forum ever! ๐
๐ข We have just a handful of seats leftโwill you be in the room?
This isnโt just another eventโitโs a career-defining experience where you will:
๐ก Gain leadership strategies from powerhouse speakers
๐ค Expand your network with top women executives & changemakers
๐ฅ Walk away with actionable insights to level up your career
โณ This Friday is your chance to be part of history. Donโt miss it!
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Snag one of the last seats โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
Tag a colleague who needs to be there! ๐
02/28/2025
๐ฅ Afternoon Power Sessions at WEF 2025 โ Where Leadership Meets Action!
The afternoon sessions at are all about taking bold action, navigating challenges, and future-proofing your leadership. Hereโs whatโs coming:
๐ก How to Remain Unstoppable and Inclusive Amid DEI Backlash โ Learn how to lead inclusively in todayโs shifting landscape and keep DEI at the core of innovation and success. (Speaker: Cie Armstead, MPA, DBA, Founder, Owlservations LLC)
๐ผ Upending Power Perspectives โ Rethink how you negotiate and advocate for yourselfโwhether it's for a raise, a leadership role, or influence at the table. (Speaker: Kristen Prinz, J.D., The Prinz Law Firm)
๐ค Using AI to Unlock Superpowers for Leadership & Innovation โ Close the gender gap in AI and learn how to automate, analyze, and amplify your leadership impact with cutting-edge technology. (Speaker: Erin Fuller, MCI USA)
๐ Succession Planning for Associations โ Donโt just fill rolesโbuild a future-ready organization through mentorship, skill-building, and strategic leadership development. (Speaker: Rachel Gregoire, MPS, ACC, Health Career Connection)
๐ Unstoppable Leadership: Maximizing Strengths to Build Future-Ready Teams โ Discover how leveraging strengths-based leadership and agile staffing can transform your teamโs resilience and adaptability. (Speaker: Howard Cleveland, JD, CLC, Soundings Elevate)
โจ PLUS: A Special Moment You Donโt Want to Miss!
Weโll be honoring Cie Armstead as this yearโs Woman of Influenceโข Award recipient! Join us in celebrating her leadership, innovation, and dedication to uplifting others.
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
02/27/2025
๐ Kickstart Your Leadership at !
The morning sessions at Womenโs Executive Forum are packed with insights to help you lead boldly and think strategically:
๐ Leading with HEART โ Master emotional intelligence and resilience with the HEART framework. (Speaker: Sherry Budziak, orgSource)
๐ Power in Numbers โ Use data-driven decision-making to drive impact and elevate your leadership. (Speaker: Karen Saverino, Smithbucklin)
๐ Solving the Right Problems โ Think like an intrapreneur, identify high-impact challenges, and innovate smarter. (Speaker: Rebecca O'Brien, IREM)
โจ Start your day with powerful strategies that will transform your leadership!
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
02/26/2025
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐งโ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ โ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ
Send your team to the Womenโs Executive Forum 2025 and equip them with game-
changing strategies they can immediately apply to strengthen your organization.
95% of last yearโs attendees said theyโd use what they learned within 90 days!
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Leadership strategies that drive impact
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Unparalleled networking with industry thought leaders
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Real-world solutions for todayโs challenges
๐๏ธ March 7 | Chicago
Give your team the tools they need to be UNSTOPPABLEโsecure their spots today!
https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
02/25/2025
๐จ JUST ADDED: A Must-Attend Leadership Session at WEF! ๐จ
The landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is shifting fastโand leaders need to be prepared.
Thatโs why weโre bringing you a newly added, high-impact session at : ๐ก Leading Through Change: Navigating DEI in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape
With renewed scrutiny and changing regulations, leaders face tough questions:
๐น How do we stay compliant without compromising our core values?
๐น What strategies can we use to navigate uncertainty while driving real impact?
๐น How do we ensure DEI remains a pillar of innovation and long-term success?
๐ข This session is a must-attend for association leaders ready to take action, share challenges, and gain real-time insights from peers navigating the same waters.
โณ Weโre 9 days awayโdonโt miss this critical conversation!
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now before itโs too late โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
02/24/2025
๐ A Game-Changer for Your Team โ Send Them to WEF!
"๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏโ๐ด ๐๐น๐ฆ๐ค๐ถ๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ง๐ข๐ท๐ฐ๐ณ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฆ๐ด๐ด๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ. ๐๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฆ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ค๐ฉ ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ข๐ญ๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐ด ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ ๐ง๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ, ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฅ, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ช๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ญ๐บ."
This event isnโt just another conferenceโitโs interactive, high-energy, and filled with game-changing connections and insights. The impact on our team has been incredible. If you want to invest in your employeesโ growth and leadership, this is the place to be!
๐ข Weโre 10 days outโdonโt wait!
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now and set your team up for success โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
Tag a leader who should be sending their team! ๐
๐ข Weโre Making History at Womenโs Executive Forum 2025! ๐
This yearโs Womenโs Executive Forum is shaping up to be our BIGGEST event ever! ๐ Hundreds of unstoppable women have already secured their spotsโto make new connections, gain real inspiration, and walk away with game-changing strategies they can apply immediately.
๐ฅ Donโt just hear about itโBE a part of it.
๐ค Expand your network.
๐ก Get inspired by powerhouse speakers.
๐ Level up your leadership with actionable insights.
๐ฅ Weโre making history. Will you be in the room?
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March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now before itโs too late! โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
02/21/2025
What happens when you bring together a powerhouse community of women executives, emerging leaders, and fearless change-makers for one day in Chicago? Transformation. Connections. Breakthroughs. ๐โจ
๐ค Top-tier speakers sharing game-changing insights
๐ก Interactive sessions designed for real growth
๐ค Meaningful networking with unstoppable women
This isnโt just another eventโitโs a leadership accelerator built for women who want to lead boldly, connect deeply, and walk away with real strategies to elevate their careers.
๐ March 7 | Chicago
๐ Register now โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/index.cfm
02/19/2025
Great leaders donโt succeed alone. They have mentors, champions, and a network of women who lift them higher.
Thatโs what Womenโs Executive Forum is all about.
๐ฌ Real talk, real connections, real career impact.
๐ค A room full of women who get it.
๐ An opportunity to learn from those who have paved the wayโand lift others as we climb.
If youโve been looking for your people, your inspiration, your next stepโthis is it.
๐ Join us March 7 in Chicago.
๐ Register now before itโs too late! โ https://s6.goeshow.com/af/wef/2025/
Tag an unstoppable woman who should be in the room with you! ๐
02/19/2025
Ever stepped into a leadership role only to realize the challenge ahead was bigger than you imagined? Youโre not aloneโand thereโs a name for it: the Glass Cliff.
At Womenโs Executive Forum on March 7, weโre tackling this head-on with:
๐ก Bravery on the Glass Cliff: Navigating Unwinnable Leadership Challenges
๐ Learn from Debbie Trueblood, MSW, IOM, CAE, FASAE, Senior Consultant, Association Management Center, on how to turn impossible situations into defining career moments.
๐ฆ Put your wings onโbecause this session will help you fly.
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๐ March 7 | Chicago
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