How many times have we set up a ‘networking reception’ where we expect our members to show up, play business card roulette, and then walk away having had a meaningful experience. With a little intent and advanced planning, you take these events from a space to mingle to a place to connect. Come to this session with your business cards, and be prepared to learn new approaches by trying, playing, and going outside the norm – participation required.

This unique swap will be led by Lowell Aplebaum, CAE. Lowell is currently working with associations on strategic planning and value-focused approaches to membership and volunteer management. He recently authored the chapter on emerging trends in ASAE’s Membership Essentials 2nd edition, served as the co-Executive Editor and Contributing Author for the Component Relations Handbook 2nd edition and authored the chapter on Component Relations for Professional Practices in Association Management 3rd Edition. He currently serves on the overseeing commission for the Certified Association Execution certification, and Chaired ASAE’s Task Force on CEO Pathways. He is the creator of a master-level learning series called Through the CEO Lens. His work on global efforts for associations has included experience across five continents, hundreds of volunteer groups, and all 50 states in the U.S.