Virginia Society of Association Executives

08/14/2025

You can Google a property—but that won’t tell you the whole story. At the Fall Conference & Expo, get the inside scoop straight from the source: what’s new, what’s next, and ideas you won’t find online.

From renovations and dining to unique meeting spaces and hidden gems, you’ll connect with partners ready to bring your next event to life. Not planning meetings? The Solutions Zone has AMS systems, websites, speakers, marketing tools, and more.

Free expo • Lunch & reception included • Sept. 25 VSAE.org/2025-fall-conference

08/06/2025

Life is defined not by what happens to us, but by how we respond and the story we choose to tell ourselves. In this powerful keynote at the VSAE Fall Conference and Expo, 9/25 in Richmond, Dave Sanderson, a survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson, will share how a single moment can reshape your perspective, reframe your narrative, and propel you toward extraordinary success. vsae.org/2025-fall-conference

03/25/2025

Get ready to rock! 🎸Join us on Monday, May 5, for an unforgettable evening with On The Border - the Ultimate Eagles Tribute band at the VSAE Annual Conference, hosted by The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Don't miss out on early-bird savings and exclusive hotel rates – register by April 4th! ➡️ VSAE.org/annual "

02/19/2024

If you're in the initial phase of your career and new to the association industry, join us for a free virtual Articles Club session for Early Career Professionals (ECP) on Monday, March 25 from 12:00-1:00 pm.

During this lunch and learn session, you'll engage with other early career professionals and participate in a facilitated discussion on the Harvard Business Review article, "The Restorative Power of Small Habits". Earn 1 CAE credit. Register: https://bit.ly/ECP324

Over the last few years, there’s been a renewed focus on burnout, a serious physical and psychological condition that requires attention and care. But a narrow focus on burnout ignores another key part of wellbeing — the more subtle but equally important ongoing maintenance of one’s energy, es...

02/15/2024

Looking to create a memorable first-time user experience, but worried about your budget and available resources? At the Meeting Planner Summit on March 21-22 in Virginia Beach, Missy Sutton with share creative and cost-effective strategies for engaging your users through branding, communication, technology, gamification, and recognition. Don't miss out on early registration discounts that end on February 23. VSAE.org/MPsummit

11/27/2023

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09/13/2023

Check out the latest episode of VSAE ConneXions as we sit down with Sarah Sladek who has dedicated her career to studying and researching the membership and engagement shift, and author of the forthcoming book "Membershift: Why Members Leave and the Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back." VSAE.podbean.com

Join Sarah on October 4 at the VSAE Fall Conference as she discusses her research and shares innovative approaches that associations can employ to increase member retention and loyalty. VSAE.org/fall

05/31/2023

Calling all AMCs in the DMV - the VSAE AMC Summit is July 11 at the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center in Harrisonburg, less than a 2-hour drive. This event is for AMCs, by AMCs. Come early and enjoy outdoor activities, superb dining, and more in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley! Learn more and register at VSAE.org/amcsummit

04/14/2023

Today (April 14) is the FINAL day to guarantee the conference rate on hotel rooms at the Embassy Suites Hampton for the VSAE Annual Conference, May 7-9. VSAE.org/annual