SUNDAY, MAY 4
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Pre-conference activities
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. VSAE Registration Desk Open
5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. New Member and First-Time Attendee Mixer (invitation only) 
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Opening Reception (all attendees)
7:30 p.m. Dine on Your Own - Restaurants in Roanoke, VA | Food Tour, Maps & Photos

MONDAY, MAY 5
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. VSAE Registration Desk Open
7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Opening Keynote: The Bucket List Life (1.00 CAE)                             
9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Networking Break
9:45 a.m-11:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions (1.25 CAE)

  • Maximizing Membership Engagement through Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • The Value of Conducting an Association Competitive Analysis
  • Workforce Challenges Through a Dual Lens

11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch, Board Installation, Past President Recognition, and CAE Recognitions
12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Stretch Break
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions (1.25 CAE)

  • Strategies for Successful Career Management
  • Building Stronger Together: Strategic Alliances for Association Success
  • Small Staff, Smart Tech

2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Beverage Break
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions (1.00 CAE)

  • High-Impact Meetings Without Breaking the Bank
  • Legal Considerations for an Association’s Code of Ethics 

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Shared Interest Group (SIG) meetings
5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. President's Reception (invitation only)
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. “Star” Reception
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Dinner & Dessert
9:00 p.m. After Dinner Entertainment with a Surprise Tribute Band!

TUESDAY, MAY 6
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. VSAE Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Closing Keynote: Unstoppable Courage - Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive (1.25 CAE)
10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Hotel Check-out Break
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. General Session: Inspiring Bold Leadership & Creating Engaged Employees (1.00 CAE)
11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks and 2026 Annual Conference Host Announcement & Venue Announcement 

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