Events That Create Real Connections

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Our live programs create opportunities for education, networking, sponsorship and direct conversations with professionals making important business decisions.

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NONPROFIT PRO

NonProfit POWER

December 1-3, 2026 | Baltimore, MD

NonProfit POWER is an invitation-only, hosted-buyer summit to help nonprofit leaders keep up with all the latest fundraising tactics and evolving technologies. NonProfit POWER will dissect how the modern martech stack, direct marketing tactics, and peer-to-peer fundraising strategy can enable nonprofits to achieve real organizational objectives. Rather than just another trade show or exhibition, NonProfit POWER is focused on building relationships so all stakeholders in these complex ecosystems can better understand and advance their needs.

1,500+
CEO Update members
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ASSOCIATION TRENDS

Salute to Association Excellence

March 10, 2027 | Washington, DC

Known as the industry event to attend, the awards luncheon draws a crowd of more than 600 leading
association industry professionals each year. This event honors the Trade Association Executive of the Year,
Professional Society Executive of the Year, Association Industry Partner of the Year, Association Trailblazers,
Leading Association Lobbyists, and winners of the TRENDY Awards.

1,500+
CEO Update members
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EXECUTIVE · DIGITAL
Association trends

Associations INNOVATE

June 2027 | Location TBD

Associations INNOVATE is invitation-only, association technology hosted summit built to enable leaders from across the association technology landscape to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships. Associations INNOVATE will provide qualified attendees — key decision-makers overseeing technology strategy and innovation at leading associations — insights into the latest technology, AI implementation and digital innovation. Rather than just another trade show or exhibition, Associations INNOVATE is focused on building relationships so all stakeholders in these complex ecosystems can better understand and advance their needs.

1,500+
CEO Update members
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EXECUTIVE · DIGITAL
ASSOCIATION TRENDS

Nonprofit Legal, Finance and Grants Conference & Nonprofit CFO Awards

October 2027 | Washington, DC

This conference features general sessions as well as defined tracks covering Nonprofit Legal Issues, Finance and Tax Guidance, and Federal Grants Compliance. Attendees can follow one specific track or move between them to create a diversified educational experience. The Nonprofit CFO Awards Reception takes place on the evening of the first day of the conference. This annual event recognizes and honors the contributions of nonprofit financial executives who demonstrate a vision for operational excellence, innovation
in finance and management, and exceptional leadership and commitment to improving accountability and financial reporting.

1,500+
CEO Update members
Lead-Generation

CEO Update Breakfast Series

CEO Update hosts periodic breakfast meetings for CEO and COO Roundtable members. There is a limit of 4 sponsors per breakfast.

Washington, DC: Tentative 2027 Dates

Thought-Leadership

CEO Update Roundtable Lunch Series

The CEO Roundtable Lunch Series, offered exclusively for CEO Update COO, CTO (Technology), and CMO (Membership) Roundtable group members, is an opportunity for association executives at like-sized organizations to engage in profound discussions and insightful exchanges within an intimate, small group setting. Hosted quarterly each year, each lunch offers the ability for executives to bring their most pressing challenges or opportunities to the group for peer-led, open discussions. There is a limit of 2 sponsors per series for each Roundtable group.

Washington, DC: Tentative 2027 Dates

Trusted-Content-&-Engaged-Audiences

CEO Update CEO Roundtable Dinner Series

The CEO Dinner Series, offered exclusively for CEO Update Roundtable members, is an opportunity for association CEOs to engage in profound discussions and insightful exchanges within an intimate, small group setting of 15-20 CEOs. Hosted quarterly every year, each dinner event offers a fresh topic, ensuring dynamic and relevant conversations moderated by an esteemed member of the CEO Update Roundtable. There is a limit of 2 sponsors per dinner.

Washington, DC: Tentative 2027 Dates

Chicago, IL

Connect In Person

CEO Update Live Series

CEO Update brings together more than 1,200 senior-level professional members representing over 1,000 different organizations annually. The hybrid event series showcases association executives discussing topics on issues that matter most to them.

Washington, DC & Virtual: Tentative 2027 Dates

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CEO Update Executive Retreats

CEO Update hosts two flagship retreats each year for association leaders. The CEO Roundtable Summit is a one-day retreat for CEO Update Roundtable members. Members work through their toughest leadership challenges in structured sessions with leading experts on topics like disruption, digital strategy, managing complex organizations and leading change, and the program is eligible for CAE credits. The C-Suite Retreat gives association CEOs and COOs separate tracks for confidential, off-the-record conversations led by peers rather than presenters over 2.5 days.

CEO Roundtable Summit

C-Suite Retreat: Tentative 2027 Dates

Thompson Grants

Thompson Grants offers virtual networking events, grants industry briefings, federal grants forums, and half-day workshops. These sponsorships generally include logo placement, attendee or registrant information, pre- and post-event visibility, speaking or introduction opportunities, and in some cases exclusivity within the event format