SATURDAY, MAY 2
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Executive Director’s Reception (invitation only)

SUNDAY, MAY 3
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Pre-conference Activities (times may vary with each activity)
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 - 

MONDAY, MAY 4
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: Connect for Keeps (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)

• Beyond Membership: Strengthening Culture and Performance in Association Teams
• Ethical Decision-Making for Today’s Association Leaders
• More Than a Vision Statement: Operationalizing Transformation in Associations

11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Luncheon and 2026-2027 Board Installation
12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Stretch Break
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions (1.25 CAE)

• Befriending the Black Swan: Planning for Effective Crisis Communication
• Mission-Driven Leadership: Uniting Governance and Volunteer Engagement
• From Transition to Continuity: Strengthening Board - Executive Alignment

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

• Navigating Burnout in the Association World
• Digging for Truth: Uncovering the Drivers of Membership & Retention 

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Shared Interest Group (SIG) meetings (1.00 CAE)
5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. President's Reception (invitation only)
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Dinner
9:00 p.m. Dessert & After Dinner Entertainment

TUESDAY, MAY 5
7:00 a.m. -8:00 a.m. Early Riser Optional Activity: Net-Walking in Williamsburg
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Book Club w/ Breakfast
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: Choose to Rise: 5 Keys to Maintain Balance and Ignite Momentum  (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: No Theory, Just Practice: Real AI Tactics Your Association Can Steal Today (1.00 CAE)
11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks and 2027 Annual Conference Host Announcement & Venue Announcement 

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