2024 News Releases
December 18 , 2024
ASAE Research Foundation Announces 2024 Recipient of Sal Martino Grant for DEI ResearchWASHINGTON— The ASAE Research Foundation announced today the recipients of the 2024 Sal Martino Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research
November 25, 2024
ASAE Sets Its Sights on the Future with Headquarters Move to 1101 K Street, NW, in Early 2026WASHINGTON— ASAE is embarking on an exciting new chapter, announcing today its plans to relocate headquarters from its longtime home at 1575 I Street, NW, – where it has proudly served its members since 1980 – to the dynamic and modern 1101 K Street, NW, in downtown Washington, DC, in early 2026.
November 20, 2024
ASAE’s Cunningham Promoted to Chief Public Policy and Governance Officer, Solidifying ASAE’s Commitment to Association AdvocacyWASHINGTON— ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, announced today that Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, has been promoted to Chief Public Policy and Governance Officer. The appointment underscores ASAE’s unwavering commitment to championing association interests on Capitol Hill and ensuring good governance that supports ASAE and the association community.
November 14, 2024
ASAE to Hold Inaugural AGI Governance + Strategy Forum for Association Leaders April 29-30, 2025WASHINGTON— ASAE is introducing a new conference designed to equip association CEOs and chief elected leaders with strategies to address today’s most complex challenges. The inaugural Governance + Strategy Forum will be held April 29-30, 2025, in Washington, DC.
October 24, 2024
ASAE Urges Presidential Campaigns to Prioritize Associations in Policy AgendasWASHINGTON— ASAE delivered a letter to both presidential campaigns this week urging them to recognize and prioritize the essential contributions of trade and professional associations in their policy agendas.
August 27, 2024
ASAE Launches "Associations NOW Presents" Podcast SeriesWASHINGTON— ASAE is excited to announce the launch of its new monthly podcast series, Associations NOW Presents. Launched today, the podcast aims to deliver the latest insights and trends in the association industry while showcasing the talents and brilliance of its top professionals.
August 20, 2024
ASAE Community Gathers in Unity for 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in ClevelandWASHINGTON— Nearly 5,100 association professionals, exhibitors, speakers, partners and other industry stakeholders gathered in Cleveland August 10-13 to learn, make connections and demonstrate a unified association community at the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.
August 12, 2024
New ASAE Research Shows the Power of Associations to Boost America’s Economy and Generate OpportunityWASHINGTON— ASAE is releasing the most definitive research on associations to date, demonstrating the massive economic impact generated in every state by these engines of economic prosperity and leaders in community engagement and innovation.
August 11, 2024
ASAE Names Future Host Cities for ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition through 2034WASHINGTON— Following a competitive bidding process, ASAE announced today the host cities for its flagship conference – the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition – through 2034.
July 31, 2024
ASAE, Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB) Launch New Toolkit for Associations Operating GloballyWASHINGTON— ASAE and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB) recently launched a new toolkit to empower associations’ global initiatives. The Associations’ Guide to Going Global includes an assessment of geopolitical and economic trends and steps for associations to consider when working internationally.
July 29, 2024
ASAE Collaborates with Industry Leaders to Produce Comprehensive Risk and Crisis Management Toolkit for AssociationsWASHINGTON— Working with leading associations and experts in the field. ASAE has recently published a comprehensive toolkit to help association leaders navigate the complexities of risk and crisis management.
July 22, 2024
ASAE Announces 2024 Power of Associations Award Recipients Summit Award Recipients to Be Honored Sept. 24WASHINGTON— ASAE announced today that six organizations will receive ASAE’s highest honor for associations: the Power of Associations Summit Award, conferred to celebrate and promote the invaluable contributions that associations make to America and the world. Summit Awards will be presented to honorees at ASAE’s Summit Awards Dinner on September 24, 2024, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
July 11, 2024
ASAE Applauds House Committee Action to Help Build a Stronger WorkforceWASHINGTON— The House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, July 9, approved H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, by a vote of 23-13. The bill has now been reported to the House floor, for consideration at a time yet to be determined. This marks a major milestone for ASAE and the association community’s workforce development efforts.
July 03, 2024
ASAE Research Foundation Announces Recipients of 2024 ASAE-USAE Travel ScholarshipsWASHINGTON— The ASAE Research Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 ASAE-USAE Travel Scholarship, developed to support a diverse pool of ASAE members who are committed to advancing their knowledge, network and career development and who would otherwise not be able to attend ASAE learning events due to budgetary constraints.
July 01, 2024
ASAE Leadership Committee Announces Nominees for FY2025 ASAE and ASAE Research Foundation Boards of DirectorsWASHINGTON— The Leadership Committee of ASAE and the ASAE Research Foundation has selected the following nominees to serve on the ASAE and ASAE Research Foundation Boards of Directors for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025), with terms beginning September 1, 2024.
June 28, 2024
ASAE Research Foundation Announces 2024 John H. Graham Fund Scholarships for ReadyMe ProgramWASHINGTON— The ASAE Research Foundation has announced the 2024 recipients of John H. Graham Fund scholarships to pursue professional and personal development through ASAE’s ReadyMe program.
June 25, 2024
ASAE Announces 108 Association Professionals Earned CAE Credential after Spring 2024 ExamWASHINGTON— One hundred and eight association executives recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential from the CAE Commission of ASAE, joining more than 4,500 industry leaders around the globe.
June 20, 2024
ASAE Announces 2024 Individual Honors for Exceptional LeadershipWASHINGTON— ASAE today announced the recipients of the Individual Honors for Exceptional Leadership, bestowed upon professionals who have demonstrated exemplary support of ASAE, the association community and society at large.
June 20, 2024
GRAMMY-Winning Artist Nelly to Perform at Opening Celebration of the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in ClevelandWASHINGTON— WASHINGTON— ASAE is thrilled to announce that GRAMMY-winning artist Nelly will headline the Opening Celebration of the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Cleveland, OH. The highly anticipated performance will take place on August 10 at Cleveland’s iconic downtown arena, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers.
June 11, 2024
Four Association Leaders Named to ASAE’s 2024 Class of FellowsWASHINGTON— ASAE announced today that four association leaders have been selected for ASAE’s 2024 class of Fellows. The ASAE Fellows program annually confers honorary recognition upon exceptional association leaders making noteworthy and sustained contributions to their organizations and the association community.
June 03, 2024
ASAE’s Future-Focused MMC + Tech Conference 2024 Concludes with More Than 1,250 AttendeesWASHINGTON— More than 1,250 association professionals, industry partners and other stakeholders attended ASAE’s new 2024 Marketing, Membership, Communications + Tech Conference May 30-31, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
May 20, 2024
Twelve Association Scholars Named to ASAE’s 2024-2026 DELP ClassWASHINGTON— ASAE has announced the selection of 12 scholars for the 2024-2026 Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). DELP, now in its 24th year, is a two-year program that supports individuals from under-represented identity groups to advance into the ranks of leadership in the association management profession.
May 16, 2024
ASAE Honors Susan Sarfati with Inaugural Global Association Visionary Award at 2024 IMEX FrankfurtWASHINGTON— As part of ASAE’s ongoing efforts to increase global awareness of the Power of Associations, ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, presented the inaugural Global Association Visionary Award to Susan Sarfati, FASAE, CAE, during the IMEX Gala Dinner on May 15 in Frankfurt, Germany.
May 15, 2024
ASAE Announces 2024 Gold Circle Award RecipientsWASHINGTON— ASAE announced today the recipients of the 2024 Gold Circle Awards, which honor the creativity, execution and success of outstanding marketing, membership and communications campaigns in the association community. Overall Excellence Award to Be Announced at ASAE’s MMC+Tech on May 31
May 9, 2024
ASAE Launches Association Coalition to Responsibly Advance AI Adoption, Safeguard Public TrustWASHINGTON— In response to the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and its impact on the global business sector, ASAE has launched the Association Coalition for AI (ACAI) to unite association leaders in advancing the understanding, adoption and responsible implementation of AI technologies within the association community.
April 23, 2024
ASAE Launches New and Improved Member Platform, CollaborateWASHINGTON— ASAE recently debuted a new version of Collaborate, a global communications hub for ASAE members to network, share insights and find resources and meaningful connections.
April 16, 2024
Credivera Joins ASAE Alliance Partnership Program as New Event PartnerWASHINGTON— ASAE announced today a partnership with Credivera, leading innovators in secure digital credential exchange. This collaboration will enable ASAE’s members to enhance their own member experiences and revolutionize the technology used for credential management across the association sector.
April 16, 2024
Registration Open for 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Cleveland Aug. 10-13, 2024Embrace the Power of Unity at #ASAE24
WASHINGTON— ASAE is preparing to unite the association community for unparalleled learning, connections, strategic insights and inspiration at the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place Aug. 10-13 in Cleveland, OH. Registration is now open at ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition 2024 (annual.asaecenter.org) and Early Bird registration is offered through May 10.
April 10, 2024
ASAE, Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau Renew Partnership, Launch New Toolkit for Associations Operating GloballyWASHINGTON— ASAE and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB) have renewed and expanded their longstanding global partnership, as SECB celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking the occasion in a signing ceremony on April 10 in Washington, DC.
April 1, 2024
ASAE’s Future-Focused MMC + Tech Conference 2024 Kicks Off May 30-31 in Washington, DCWASHINGTON— ASAE invites association professionals to step into the future at the 2024 Marketing, Membership, Communications + Tech Conference, taking place May 30-31, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
March 27, 2024
ASAE’s Executive Leadership Forum 2024 to Take Place June 23-25 in TorontoWASHINGTON— ASAE will hold its Executive Leadership Forum 2024 for senior-level association leaders June 23-25, 2024, at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
March 18, 2024
ASAE’s ReadyMe Program Relaunches with Significant Enhancements for Association ProfessionalsWASHINGTON— ASAE’s innovative ReadyMe Program has relaunched with significant enhancements for association professionals looking to expand their leadership capacity in association management.
March 11, 2024
ASAE Research Foundation Launching New Scholarship Program for Young ProfessionalsWASHINGTON— Aligned with ASAE’s strategic focus on workforce development, the ASAE Research Foundation is launching a new Future Leaders Professional Development Scholarship this year that will support the career advancement of young association professionals.
February 27, 2024
ASAE Collaborating with Destinations International to Focus on Crisis Management & AccessibilityWASHINGTON— ASAE and Destinations International (DI) announced today a collaborative agreement to address current challenges impacting the business events industry.
February 13, 2024
ASAE Launching Association Governance Institute as a Comprehensive Resource on Governance for Associations Paul Pomerantz, FACHE, FASAE, to Serve as Managing DirectorWASHINGTON— This summer, ASAE will launch the Association Governance Institute (AGI), a new initiative dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practices for associations.
February 2, 2024
ASAE Announces 127 Professionals Earned CAE CredentialWASHINGTON— One hundred and twenty-seven association executives recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential from the CAE Commission of ASAE, joining more than 4,500 industry leaders around the globe.