CEO Conclave

CEO Conclave

Designed for Association CEOs Driving Change

A curated, sponsor only invite setting crafted for CEOs who want space to think boldly, engage with peers, and shape what’s next for their organizations.

Note: CEO Conclave is by sponsor-invite only. To request more information, email Morgan Maravich.

ASAE's CEO Conclave began over twenty years ago and continues today as a fundraiser for the ASAE Research Foundation. The CEO Conclave is ASAE’s signature executive experience for top association leaders. Built for CEOs who want to think boldly, solve big picture challenges, and exchange candid insights with peers, the Conclave blends expert facilitation, strategic dialogue, and immersive learning in a setting designed for clarity and connection.

Participation is limited to maintain a high trust, high value, and high impact environment. This program is by sponsor invitation only, ensuring the peer cohort is well-matched for meaningful exchange.

To inquire about participation, please contact Morgan Maravich

Who Should Attend

This experience is exclusively for:

  • Invited CEOs, presidents, and executive directors of professional or trade associations
  • Invited interim or incoming CEOs preparing for executive transition
  • Invited chief executives seeking strategic clarity, innovation pathways, or solutions to enterprise level challenges

Note: CEO Conclave is a sponsor invitation-only program to preserve the peer driven, exclusive nature of the experience.

Why Attend

Decision-focused and executive-level, the CEO Conclave gives leaders the space and tools to:

  • Gain insight into emerging trends reshaping associations
  • Stress-test decisions and strategies with trusted CEO peers
  • Explore leadership challenges that rarely get discussed publicly
  • Strengthen executive resilience and clarity
  • Identify actionable next steps for organizational transformation

The Experience

CEO Conclave is an exclusive opportunity for CEOs to connect with their peers. The event was created as an opportunity for an important community of CEOs to learn from each other through educational programs and leisure activities with fellow CEOs and their guests to help build industry relationships and their CEO network.

  • Leadership educational opportunity - The program content is developed just for CEOs, dealing with leadership, innovation, and industry trends. Past presenters have inspired attendees to go back to their organizations energized with new thoughts and ideas for innovation, as well as helped initiate crucial conversations organizationally.
  • An opportunity to network with key industry partners - Key Industry Partners sponsor this event, inviting CEOs who are current or potential clients. The event is a great way to build relationships that endure over time—helping organizational leaders on both sides to succeed now and into the future.
  • Face-to-face relationship building - No substitute exists for peer-to-peer networking and learning. CEO Conclave is well-known for partnership building. Over the years, these alliances have become invaluable to both CEOs and sponsors.
  • Supporting an event that advances the association profession - The sponsorship dollars and your participation help make this event possible. ASAE CEO Conclave supports ASAE Research Foundation which is critical to the future success of our industry. The ASAE Research Foundation transforms the association community through research, scholarships, and practical tools critical to our profession.

Location

CEO Conclave 2026 invitations are currently being issued by participating sponsors.

CEO Conclave 2027 will take place September 7–12, 2027 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dana Point, CA.

Pricing & Registration

CEO Conclave is by sponsor-invitation only.

To learn more about eligibility and participation, please email Morgan Maravich.

What CEOs Are Saying

“The CEO Conclave is a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer interactions, to develop relationships throughout the sector, as well as learn in a relaxed environment. I’ve been twice and both times have been the highlights of the seasons.”

- Ona Alston Dosunmu, NACUA

“CEO Conclave is a unique and valuable opportunity to network with and learn from peer chief executives from the top associations in the country.”

- Jason Oxman, Information Technology Industry Council

“ASAE’s CEO Conclave is a must-attend event for association CEOs. It is an invaluable opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and network and learn. Events are our lifeblood and through Conclave, CEOs can discover new and innovative ways to enhance event offerings.”

- Lori Anderson, International Sign Association