Australasian Society of Association Executives

05/11/2026

What a beautiful morning in Canberra! 💜

There's something special about bringing our association community together.

Our Women in Association Leadership High Tea was a lovely opportunity to pause, connect and spend time with others who understand the joys, challenges and rewards of leadership.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and so openly shared their stories, ideas and challenges. It was wonderful to see new connections forming, conversations flowing and women supporting one another.

A special thank you to our partner and host, Tourism New Zealand, for their ongoing support and commitment to bringing our community together.

04/11/2026

We're looking forward to tomorrow's Association Skills Lab workshop with member engagement strategist Kaiser!

If getting more members involved in your online community is on your to-do list, this is a workshop you won't want to miss.

Amanda will share practical ideas to help you bring quieter members into the conversation, encourage more participation and create an online community people want to be part of.

There's still time to join us. We'd love to see you there.

📅 Tomorrow, Thursday 5 November
⏰ 9:30–11:00am AEDT / 11:30–1:00pm NZDT
💻 Online

Register now: https://ausae.org.au/event-6825587

Proudly brought to you by Higher Logic.

03/11/2026

How far has the association sector progressed with AI?

The State of AI in Associations 2026 is now open. A national benchmark study of how associations are using AI, where it is delivering value, and how prepared they are to support their members. Supported by AuSAE.

Participating associations receive the results before public release.

Contribute to the benchmark!

02/11/2026

There’s plenty happening across the association community this November!

From connecting with peers to exploring fresh ideas and new approaches, here’s what’s coming up this month:

☕ 4 Nov | Women in Association Leadership High Tea – Canberra
An opportunity to connect with women across the association sector. Proudly brought to you by Tourism New Zealand Business Events

💻 5 Nov | Virtual Association Skills Lab Workshop
Elevating Online Community Engagement with member engagement strategist Amanda Lea Kaiser, MBA. Proudly brought to you by Higher Logic

🤝 10 Nov | Executive Roundtable – Sydney
Connected by Design: The Next Layer of Association Growth presented by Advanced Solutions International, Inc.

📅 12 Nov | AKP: In Practice Webinar (members only)
How we approached strategic planning differently this year with Jon Bisset, CAE AAiP from CBAA CBAA

💻 17 Nov | Open Access Webinar (complimentary access)
Cost Centre or Growth Engine? Why Communications Is Now an Association’s Strategic Advantage presented by Felicity Zadro from Zadro Agency

We'd love to see you there.

30/10/2026

Behind every association is a story of people making a difference.

People bringing communities together, advancing industries, supporting professions, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for others.

Across Australia and New Zealand, associations play an important role in shaping the sectors, communities and professions we rely on every day.

It's work worth celebrating. And it's made possible by the dedicated people who lead, support and champion associations.

At AuSAE, we're proud to support the people behind this work. Connecting association professionals, sharing ideas and experiences, and strengthening the sector together.

Because when associations are stronger, the impact reaches further.

We are Association Professionals.
We Are Associations.

Discover your professional community: ausae.org.au

29/10/2026

Lots of readers, but few conversations?

Join our Virtual Association Skills Lab with Member Engagement Strategist Amanda Kaiser to explore practical ways to get members talking, sharing ideas and connecting with each other.

You’ll learn how to:
- Encourage more members to join the conversation
- Build a community culture where people feel comfortable participating
- Turn passive readers into active contributors

You’ll also work through strategies in small-group breakouts and explore how to adapt them to your own community.

📅 Thursday, 5 November | 9:30–11:00 am AEDT
💻 Online via Zoom

Register and receive two short pre-session workshops on new member engagement and participant engagement.

Register now: https://ausae.org.au/event-6825587

28/10/2026

Who else understands the highs, challenges and realities of leading in associations?

Canberra women in association leadership, let’s get together!

Join us for AuSAE’s Women in Association Leadership High Tea on Wednesday 4 November. Take a morning out to share experiences, exchange ideas and connect with women who understand your world.

☕ Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 The Terrace at The Marion, Canberra

Come along, make new connections and be part of the conversation.

View event details and register: https://ausae.org.au/event-6860537

Know a woman in your team or network who would enjoy joining us? Tag her or share this invitation!

The Women in Association Leadership Event Series is proudly brought to you by Tourism New Zealand. See less

28/10/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! Have you registered yet?

If you’re exploring learning management systems (LMS) for your association, don’t miss AuSAE’s free Virtual LMS Demo Day tomorrow, Thursday 29 October.

Six LMS providers. Live platform demos. One convenient online event.

Join the sessions most relevant to you, compare your options and get a closer look at what different platforms can offer.

TopClass | D2L | Pointsbuild | Intuto | Tribal Habits | Acorn PLMS

It’s free, but you need to register to attend. Don’t leave it until it’s too late!

📅 Thursday 29 October | 10:00am–1:30pm AEDT / 12:00pm-3:30pm NZDT
💻 Online via Zoom

Register now: https://ausae.org.au/event-6832538

27/10/2026

The way we work is changing, and associations are feeling the impact.

From employees holding tightly to their roles to the growing influence of AI, seven emerging workforce trends are shaping how organisations recruit, lead and plan for the future.

What do these shifts mean for your association and the people who power it?

Explore the insights from Beaumont People and what they could mean for your workforce strategy in 2026.

Read the article: https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/from-job-hugging-to-ai-what-we-re-seeing-in-associations-in-2026

As an award winning recruitment partner, we specialise in finding exceptional talent for temporary, permanent and executive roles across impact industries.

26/10/2026

Three days until six LMS platforms go live in one session.

See what's possible for your association at AuSAE’s free Virtual LMS Demo Day this Thursday, 29 October, 10:00am - 1:30pm AEDT.

TopClass, D2L, Pointsbuild, Intuto, Tribal Habits and Acorn PLMS will each demo their platform live. Join for one session or all six, and put your questions directly to the providers. No obligation.

Free for association professionals.

Register here: https://ausae.org.au/event-6832538

Meet the providers here: ausae.org.au/demo-day