How The West Was Won!

The first-ever CSAE Western Summit took place last week in Edmonton, and what an event it was! With capacity crowds, engaging sessions and inspirational speakers, attendees have rated it as ‘Excellent’ and we can’t wait for next year. *Drum roll*  Announcing the 2026 CSAE Western Summit in....Winnepeg! Registration will be opening soon – keep an eye on our website for more details!

Post-Election Workshop – with Rob LeForte
May 13, Virtual
FREE, Member-only

With the election behind us and Mark Carney confirmed as the new Prime Minister, join us and host Rob LeForte as we discover how we can engage a new government and build strong relationships to position our associations for future success.

Our First Carbon-Neutral Summer Summit
July 9-11
DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener

We’re excited to share that this year’s Summer Summit will be CSAE’s first-ever carbon-neutral event! We’re working closely with Explore Waterloo, Sustainable Waterloo Region and our venues to keep the event’s carbon footprint as low as possible.

Intro to Associations – An Interactive Guide to Associations in Canada
This interactive guide introduces associations, their role in society and common types. It also covers the structure of Canadian associations, detailing the roles and duties of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers. With detailed explanations, case studies and examples, “Intro to Associations” is an essential resource for professionals and volunteers new to the association world.

AI in Associations: We Need Your Input!
Member Survey

The Generative AI CSAE Member Survey is now open! Your insights will help benchmark AI adoption, identify best practices, and shape the resources and support available to our sector. Deadline extended – May 16. 

Melissa Lujan

My name is Melissa Lujan, and I am part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) department at the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), where I serve as the Mainpro+ Manager. I lead a dedicated team that supports our Family Physician members in maintaining and reporting their CPD activities. In July 2023, I attended my first CSAE event, the Summer Summit. I was immediately struck by the positive energy and sense of community among the attendees. The experience made me feel connected to a network of like-minded professionals, and I knew I wanted to become more involved with CSAE. Following the summit, I joined the CSAE Member Advisory Group and have been thoroughly enjoying our meetings ever since. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.

Be Part of the CSAE Community

Being part of a like-minded community has never been more important, as we stand stronger together. CSAE membership has many benefits, including access to exclusive member-only content, discounts on in-person events and the ability to work towards the professionally recognized CAE designation.

Delivering True Value: How Associations Can Stand Out in a Competitive Landscape

The most successful associations are those that evolve with their members, anticipating their needs and delivering solutions before they even ask. Discover how to deliver true value to your members.

Beyond the Hype: How Canadian Associations Can Thoughtfully Adopt AI

There’s plenty of hype surrounding the advances in artificial intelligence and what that can mean for business leaders, but how do these advances apply to associations and non-profit organizations?

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Webinar: Maximizing Member Value with AI: Strategic Approaches for Associations
May 20, 2025 – 1:00 pm ET
Free Webinar

In today’s fast-changing tech landscape, associations have something truly valuable that general AI models don’t: deep industry knowledge and member expertise. Join this exclusive CSAE member webinar to learn from association tech and AI expert Rob Wenger, CEO of Higher Logic. 

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Association Governance Survey

Calling all Association Leaders! Participate in OnBoard’s 2025 Association Governance Survey to help uncover key trends and common challenges in the association boardroom.

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Report: Associations Looking to Upgrade Learning Tech
A survey of 208 association decision-makers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada found that associations are eager to use AI and other options to bolster their training, but are uncertain about cost and implementation.
Associations Now

Canadian Associations Reconsider U.S. Meeting Participation Amid Uncertainty
Canadian organizations are weighing their future involvement in American meetings and conventions, with some taking a wait and see approach and others choosing to withdraw or pivot to domestic or virtual alternatives.
Skift Meetings

Tourism Coalition Warns of Economic Impact of U.S.-Canada Tensions
A coalition of eight major tourism organizations from both countries voiced concern that policies from the U.S. administration and reciprocal tariffs from Canada are creating an "environment of instability" that threatens the industry's recovery.
Travel Age West

Strengthen your leadership with reliable, up-to-date compensation benchmarks that reflect the realities of Canadian associations. This report provides the key insights you need to create fair and competitive packages.

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