The highly valued role of professional associations is being disrupted by an intensely networked inter-disciplinary world. Many of the traditional functions of an association can be achieved through self-organizing networks, distributed accreditation and knowledge sharing platforms. Online and mobile communication, globalization, generational change, rising customer expectations and many more issues... more

The highly valued role of professional associations is being disrupted by an intensely networked inter-disciplinary world. Many of the traditional functions of an association can be achieved through self-organizing networks, distributed accreditation and knowledge sharing platforms. Online and mobile communication, globalization, generational change, rising customer expectations and many more issues raise vital challenges for associations. However, these and other shifts also uncover extraordinary opportunities.

Speaking from more than 25 years of experience in the association technology space, .orgCommunity Co-Founder Sherry Budziak will discuss the attributes of associations that are able to transform and innovate in order to advance the professions they serve and significantly increase revenue to support their missions. less