About the Executive Leadership Forum 

The Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) is a thought-provoking learning experience for senior-level leaders in the association community seeking intellectually curious, creative, and open-ended learning. Participants will be inspired and challenged by thought leaders from different professions and backgrounds. Highly interactive in format design, ELF fosters conversations and peer-to-peer engagement to increase understanding, knowledge sharing, and insightful application.

More specific details about this program will be available March 1, 2025.

CAE credits for this program will be posted here when that information is available. Check back soon for an update.

ELF Provocateur

Lori Anderson, FASAE, CAE
President & CEO, International Sign Association

Lori Anderson is President & CEO for the International Sign Association (ISA), which serves the sign, graphics and visual communications industry. ISA’s programs include conferences, advocacy, technology, research and ISA International Sign Expo®, which attracts some 20,000 professionals annually.

Lori is experienced at leading the association through significant change. During her tenure, ISA has undergone a reorganization to realign its membership structure and expanded its international reach. She has guided the organization through several iterations of strategic planning, designed to capitalize on new opportunities and technological changes that impact its members.

She is a past chair of the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations Board of Directors and was recognized in 2013 by the NAM with its Leadership Award. She has served as a member of the Boards of Directors of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

Accessibility

ASAE is committed to providing an outstanding experience for all participants. We strive for full access to the activities of these events based on an awareness of participants' needs and appropriate planning. Please refer to the ASAE Meetings Accessibility Policy. Accessibility accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision, or other areas may be provided.

We ask that requests for reasonable accommodations be made as early as possible, and well in advance of the event via the registration process. Onsite requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability; however, available resources may be limited. Please email Learning & Meetings to request specialized accommodation for this program.