CEX 2026: Where Mindset Meets Conversation and Community

Come for the insights—leave with a community.

Association Component Exchange (CEX) is designed to bring together CRPs across all associations for fresh insightsinteractive conversations, and career growth & networking. Intrigued? 

📅 Save the date: April 24 
📍 Attend in-person in Washington, D.C. or virtually from wherever you work best. 

What can I expect? (Spoiler: A lot!).

CEX is designed to feel welcomingfrom the moment you arrive virtually or in person. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, saying hello to familiar faces, or meeting someone new, the morning begins with easy conversation and time to settle in before the first session begins. 

Kickoff Session

Peggy Hoffman, Mariner Marketing & Management, will discuss how community drives engagement and belonging. She’ll share ways to energize your component ecosystemsupport volunteers, and create flexible participation opportunities. 

Changemakers Panel

Hear from peers who are actively rethinking their chapter models. Drawing on insights from the 2025 Chapter Performance & Benchmarking Report, they’ll highlight how they’re resetting expectations and reshaping volunteer roles. Then they’ll dig into how they’ve moved past locationbased thinking and are taking advantage of the power of centralized data. 

They will explain what worked, admit what didn’t, and discuss how organizations are redefining volunteer roles and adapting to today’s reality. 

Interactive Roundtables

Now it’s time to dig into the Strategic Implications for Components shared in the panel discussion. In small groups, you will translate those big ideas into practical steps that make sense for your own organization. Talk openly, compare experiences, and share solutions.

Afternoon Highlights

No snoozing after lunch! RapidFire presentations bring a steady stream of practical ideas from fellow component professionals. In under an hour, you’lllearn 20 real examples that you can apply immediately. [Let us know when your boss congratulates you for brilliant thinking!]

Solution Circles

On the struggle bus? Stuck on something? CEX is the place to get your problem solved. In our Solution Circles you’ll share a real challenge and gather candid input from peers who understand the realities of chapter work.

Wrap-up & Next Steps

We’ll close the day by reflecting on key takeaways and identifying next steps, so you leave with a clearer sense of what you want to try within your chapter network. 

See Full Agenda 

BONUS: Earn 5.25 CAE Credits for attending! 

What have others said?

Wondering what kind of impact CEX can make? Hear from fellow CRPs and discover how the experience has elevated their work and strengthened their organizations: 

“Being a part of CEX is critically important for any membership professional honestly. It doesn’t matter if you are managing members, your managing chapters, state affiliates, special interest groups, sections.”

Group of diverse professionals engaging in conversation at CEX 2026 event.
Kelly Verberg
American Staffing Association (ASA)

“I wish all virtual presenters had your enthusiasm and ability to change pacing throughout their programs—and would use case studies!! Your program was excellent and the best virtual I’ve attended in pursuit of my CAE renewal.”

Woman smiling at CEX 2026 event, engaging in conversation and community building.
Mary Byers CAE
CSP

“One of the most valuable things is the fact that people can submit what they are interested in, what they want to learn about so that by the time we get together you all do a great job of matching us with people who do things differently so we can learn from one another.”

Group of diverse professionals engaging in a lively discussion at CEX 2026 event.
Wesley Carr
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

I’m sold! Where do I register?

👉 Register Here 

The Individual Registration is $179. If you’re coming with colleagues, take advantage of the $159 Group Rate for organizations registering three or more staff.  

Really want to attend, but the budget is keeping you away? Reach out to us; together, we’ll find a way to make it work.  

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