It’s been two months since CEX2025. Missed it? Here’s a quick look at what we talked about:
What Does the Future Hold for Components? CEX opened with a session on the future of components. The key takeaway? Associations need to shift from rigid structures to a people-first approach. An open-minded, flexible organization that offers early engagement will attract more members—especially from the next generation. Coming later this year – the 2025 Chapter/Component Benchmarking Study. Stay tuned!
Harnessing AI & Tech: Empowering Chapters and Volunteers: Your Nerdy Best Friend Beth Z provided a deeper exploration of the latest in AI technology, highlighting the advantages and risks of her favorite tech tools. Her message? AI has power, but it needs to be used wisely. Visit Beth Z’s blog for more on how AI and help you!
Education through Collaboration: Two education experts shared how our chapters can serve as powerful engines for content creation and how staff can support this process to ensure long-term impact. The goal? A vibrant, evolving education ecosystem that drives real value across the organization and industry. Learn more on how you can harness your biggest asset for developing relevant content.
And of course, there was plenty of time for collaboration, conversations, and idea-swapping. 😊
p.s. Did you catch the May 15 webinar Driving Chapter Excellence: Education as a Leadership and Member Benefit? It continues the conversation on how education is the engine that drives excellence and how we can get in the driver’s seat. No worries. You can watch the full webinar recording here.