Join us on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Albany Capital Center for the Empire State Society of Association Executive’s (ESSAE) 40th Annual Conference & Trade Show.
Why Face to Face Matters
Even in our digitally connected world and workplace, nothing compares to the value that face-to-face meetings, events, and conferences deliver. The ESSAE annual conference and trade show affords attendees with a unique opportunity to connect with professionals and presents them with an experience that resonates on a personal level.
Networking and continuing education opportunities are a great way to develop employee skills, boost morale and improve recruitment efforts.
The educational offerings found at the ESSAE annual conference provide attendees with access to information and peers to help members and industry professionals solve problems, make smarter decisions, improve skills sets, and become better association leaders.
ESSAE gives you access to the best of what the NYS association industry has to offer. Over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services helping you to stay on top of industry trends and forge new business relationships
Featuring a Keynote Presentation, eight (8) educational breakout presentations, a CEO to Aspiring Leader Round Table discussion, and a JCOPE Q&A session, the ESSAE Annual Conference offers modern and timely information to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing world of association and business management. That's up to 5 clock hours toward your CAE or CMP!
The ESSAE Annual Conference has something for everyone! This is the premier conference and trade show in upstate New York for the association and industry professionals.
Featured Keynote Presenter
Matt Episcopo, Author & Motivational Speaker
Matt Episcopo has redefined the formula for personal power, leadership and business success. Matt knows that the real way to become effective is to build credibility, trust, and solid relationships. When we establish trust and credibility, others will say "Yes" to our ideas, products, and services.
Real life experience and results are what fuels this relationship-generating powerhouse. A Medal of Honor recipient with more than 21 years of law enforcement experience, Matt will teach you how to engage with virtually anyone. His efforts have helped companies around the world improve their leadership, customer retention, and employee engagement. From start-ups to Fortune 500s, Matt is widely recognized as an energizing and engaging presenter. He is the author of the book "How to Gain the Upper Hand, P.O.W.E.R. Tactics That Get Leaders Results".
Matt's presentations have been given in Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Aruba, Bahamas as well as across the United States.
Executive-Level Education & Discussion
Start your day off right with a CEO breakfast session! The CEO to Aspiring Leader Breakfast & Round Tables is a one-hour, informal discussion of new ideas and current challenges with a small group of your peers. This is the session to attend for our aspiring leaders to pick the brains of Association CEOs and Executives, and for our Association CEOs and Executives to learn more about what the next generation of leaders want/need to grow and succeed in the field of association management. Facilitated by Lowell Aplebaum, CAE, CEO & Strategy Catalyst, Vista Cova (Open to Association CEOs, Executive Directors or Presidents, CSEs and/or executives with leadership roles, aspirations toward leadership and young professionals.)
Corporate Social Responsibility
Assemble Hygiene Kits: Annual conference attendees, exhibitors, and volunteers will be on hand to help assemble 500 Hygiene Kits at the Albany Capital Center. Assembled kits will be distributed to local organizations after the conference concludes. Bringing relief in the form of hygiene kits to people right in our community! The opportunity to assemble kits will be available throughout the entire conference starting at 9:00 AM.
Hang out with a Therapy Dog: Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) - Schenectady Chapter is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing, and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions, and wherever else therapy dogs are needed. Studies have shown that a person holding or petting an animal will cause a lowering of blood pressure, the release of strain and tension, and can draw out a person from loneliness and depression.
Food Donation: Rock and Wrap It Up! was the first anti-poverty think tank to tie together food recovery and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Our mantra, reducing the poverty footprint by reducing the carbon footprint, remains our goal.
Exhibitor-Attendee Appointments
Wake up early for one-on-one appointments! ESSAE will provide space for breakfast appointments between Exhibitors and Attendees. Exhibitors interested in participating have been added to a list for attendees to choose from.
Attendees (Qualified Buyers) who register for the annual conference and/or trade show will have the option to opt-in and will be provided a form to select which properties or companies they would like to meet with. ESSAE will collect information and schedule appointments. Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged as exhibitors who are not selected for appointments, may not be available.
For complete details, conference education information, and to register - visit us online!