2023 SCHEDULE

The Curtis Denver, 1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

Content crafted and delivered by some of the best
non-dues revenue professionals in the industry.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Attend a workshop and earn 3 CAE credits.

11:30 - 12:00pm MT
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

12:00 - 1:00pm MT
LUNCH

1:00 - 4:00pm MT
WORKSHOPS > VIEW OPTIONS

5:00 - 7:00pm MT
SNACKS & DRINKS DROP-IN
The Corner Office @ The Curtis Hotel

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Attend the full day and earn 6 CAE credits.

8:00 - 8:30am MT
THE MERCH STAND SETUP

8:30 - 9:15am MT
NETWORKING BREAKFAST & THE MERCH STAND

9:15 - 9:30am MT
WELCOME
With Teri Carden, Creator of this Unique Event

9:30 - 10:10am MT
OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION
with
Beth Ziesenis, Your Nerdy Best Friend, Author, Comedian, Speaker

Ideas for non-dues revenue are abundant at this event but this opening session comes with a twist. Watch in real time as AI magician, Beth Z takes traditional and new ideas and ups the ante with a little bit (okay, a lota bit) of artificial intelligence.

10:10 - 10:15am MT
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In-Person Events: Exposure Times a Billion for Your Swag Sponsors
Intel from Marty Bear, PMSI

10:20 - 11:00am MT
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sponsored Content: Strategies that Make Everyone Happy
Learn creative strategies to grow non-dues revenue while bringing value to your members and sponsors.
with
Kristin Wells, CMP, Massachusetts Society of CPAs
Kelli Comegys, National Assn of Enrolled Agents
Moustafa Abdel-Kader, Assn of Corporate Counsel
Facilitated by Michael Palacios, Lead Marvels

11:00 - 11:40am MT
CASE STUDIES
These companies will show off how a
client made serious bank using their product or service.
with
PropFuel, Top Class LMS by WBT Systems, WorkerBee.TV

11:45am - 12:45pm MT
NETWORKING LUNCH & THE MERCH STAND

12:45 - 12:50pm MT
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Hybrid Events: Non-Dues Revenue Nightmares or Dreams?
Intel from Joanna Pineda, BeSpeake

12:50 - 1:20pm MT
INCUBATOR EXPERIMENT: ASSOCIATIONS TRY NEW IDEAS
with
Bryan Harrison, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, Shriners Int'l 
Kelli Baxter, Am Translators Assn
Facilitated by Joanna Pineda, BeSpeake

1:25 - 2:15pm MT
CASE STUDIES
These companies will show off how a
client made serious bank using their product or service.
with
SmartJobBoard, LIG Solutions, Feathr, Pond Ripple Media

2:15 - 2:30pm MT
NETWORKING BREAK & THE MERCH STAND

2:30 - 3:15pm MT
FIRST EVER! SOLUTION SPRINT
An opportunity to listen to product pitches in a small group round-robin setting. This fast-paced format will have you moving from table-to-table in 5-minute increments. Choose your own destiny and see 7 out of 10 products that will be showcasing their non-dues revenue solutions with a 90-second pitch followed by 3-minutes of Q/A from participants at the table.

Participating Companies
Epiq, Feathr, Growth Owl, Higher Logic, Insight Guide, Lead Marvels, LIG Solutions, Matchbox Virtual Media, BeSpeake, Nimble AMS, PropFuel, Top Class LMS by WBT Systems, WorkerBee.TV

3:15 - 3:45pm MT
FINDING YOUR UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION
Micah D'Orazio, Independent Electrical Contractors, Innovatis Group
Michael DiFrisco, CAE, Am Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Gillian Harrison Cain, MLIS, CAE, ATLA 

Unique Value Proposition is the crossroads of what your members need and care about AND what you do really well. The most respective, long-lasting revenue ideas are based on solving real-world problems that the community embraces, uses and ultimately couldn’t live without. These panelists share what will keep their organization's relevant and thriving for many years to come.  

3:45 - 4:30pm MT
IDEATION POD
What were the key takeaways from the day? And what will you take back to your board and teammates? Document and discuss with your peers. 

4:30-4:35pm MT
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Creative Cost Savings for Your Next In-Person Meetup
Intel from Erik Barstow, Visit Fort Collins

4:35 - 5:20pm MT
THE VERY INTERESTING SPONSORSHIP IDEA + HAPPY HOUR!
with
Deedre Daniel, Founder & President, The Very Interesting Conversations Company

Do you dread typical networking events that involve loud music, small talk, and awkward silence? Introducing a better way to connect! This game show closing keynote offers a unique way to make memorable conversations and lasting connections. Sip a signature cocktail or mocktail and relax in a comfortable and introvert-friendly environment hosted by the charming and witty Deedre Daniel. Get ready to laugh, unleash your creativity, build meaningful connections, and immerse yourself in a fun new way that perfectly showcases how you can generate new sponsorship non-dues revenue! 

5:20 - 6:30pm MT
NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
with Visit Fort Collins
the happiest of hours

schedule subject to change