WSAE is always eager to receive proposals from prospective thought leaders, idea sharers, and conversation guides for a variety of educational sessions that will shape our 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.
Opportunities for Thought Leaders, Idea Curators, and Dialogue Facilitators
- 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 welcome 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 Convention traditionally welcomes 70 to 100 attendees, with a 50/50 mix of association professionals and industry partners.
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 and look forward to reviewing your proposal. Thank you for helping us create meaningful learning experiences.
Presentation Budgetary Considerations
WSAE events operate on a limited budget. Therefore, the majority of thought leaders who present at WSAE events are pro bono presenters. Presenting pro bono to WSAE offers an exceptional opportunity for professional speakers to showcase their expertise directly to a network of association professionals who regularly plan events and educational programs. This exposure can lead to valuable connections and potential bookings as these decision-makers see firsthand how your insights can benefit their members.
WSAE members are also encouraged to present and share their expertise. Unless there is a hardship, members are expected to register for the event.
