CAE Credits Forthcoming

Join us in Ottawa, June 28-30, for the 2026 Executive Leadership Forum (ELF), an exclusive opportunity for senior leaders to engage in an interactive and intellectually stimulating experience.

ELF offers dynamic sessions, hands-on learning, and meaningful peer-to-peer discussions designed to challenge and inspire. You will walk away with fresh strategies and insights to elevate your leadership approach.

Accommodations
The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 9H4
Phone: +1 613-560-7000
Room Rate: $289 CAD ++ single/double
Cut off: June 2, 2026

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 has worked to build an industry association that benefits everyone, from small two-person shops to multi-national companies. She has developed and grown programs that bring young people and women into manufacturing. Her experience and skills have made her a highly sought-after speaker and presenter.

Lori was honored as the 2025 Trade Association Executive of the Year by Association Trends and CEO Update. 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), the European Sign Federation, and the American Sign Museum. She also is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100. In 2003, she obtained the ASAE Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, and in 2018 was selected as an ASAE Fellow.  She also was recognized as the 2021 Sponsor of the Year for Generation Hope, an organization dedicated to ending the multi-generational poverty associated with teen parenting.

Prior to joining ISA in 2004, Lori was with the Society of the Plastics Industry (now called the Plastics Industry Association) in Washington, DC, where she was responsible for a number of programs, including government affairs, statistics, international trade policy and strategic planning. She also was a legislative aide on Capitol Hill and a public school educator.

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.