As AI reshapes how organizations communicate and deliver content, the associations best positioned to thrive are the ones doubling down on human connection. My experience with think pieces, newsletters, podcasts, conference sessions, and general attitudes about artificial intelligence (AI) has been that people either: A) think AI is going to take over the world [...]
Building engagement takes more than adding something fun to the agenda. It is about creating opportunities for people to connect, participate, learn, and find value in the time they spend at the event. That was the idea behind the Expo Punch List Game, a new engagement initiative introduced at CxEnergy 2026, the conference and [...]
The Value of IACET Accreditation – and How to Tell If Your Organization Is Ready In today’s competitive association landscape, organizations can stand out and develop new revenue streams by offering high-quality professional development and continuing education to their members. Achieving accreditation from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) will demonstrate your organization’s commitment to excellence and [...]
CAM is proud to announce its continued leadership on the AMCI 2027 Annual Meeting Committee, contributing to the planning and delivery of the association’s premier event. Attending the annual meeting of AMCI, the Association Management Company Institute, is something I look forward to every year. It is always energizing to gather with colleagues from around [...]
Seventh Consecutive Term Supporting Association Leadership Nationwide CAM is proud to announce its continued leadership on the AMCI 2027 Annual Meeting Committee, contributing to the planning and delivery of the association’s premier event. Anna Kosova, Principal at Capital Association Management (CAM), has been reappointed to the AMCI 2027 Annual Meeting Committee, marking her seventh consecutive term contributing to the [...]
For every industry, there is a wide range of trade shows your organization could attend throughout any given year. Each trade show has its benefits, but it can be costly to attend every show. Capital Association Management’s team of experts is here to help you decide how to choose a show to attend and [...]
As far as association events go, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a conference, board meeting, or educational opportunity for members. Obviously, these are all incredibly important to your organization for a variety of reasons. But what about an event that lets your members take a break from the meeting room [...]
In this article, Membership and Certification Coordinator Valerie Shuford, of the AABC Commissioning Group and Energy Management Association, details her organizations’ experiences with ANAB accreditation renewal and shares the lessons she has learned while working to maintain the accreditations for each organization’s credentialing program. About Accreditation The AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) and Energy Management [...]
The board of an organization is integral to its success. Board members uphold the mission of the organization, address issues that arise, and make key decisions about the organization’s activities. Because the board may not meet more than a few times a year, it is essential that board meetings run efficiently and effectively. Capital Association [...]
Elevating Customer Experiences: Insights from Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Certification By Liliia Novikova In today's competitive business landscape, delivering superior customer experiences is paramount across all industries. This rings especially true in the realm of community management, where client satisfaction and retention are key to success. To stay ahead in this dynamic field, [...]
Our client, the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), was focused on preparations for their first in-person event—CxEnergy—since the pandemic. The event would be hosted in Orlando, Florida, and CAM has been working on this conference with them since 2015. In light of pandemic-related changes, it is no secret that there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding [...]
Anna Kosova, CAE, MBA, Capital Association ManagementLynne Carbone, Lynne Carbone & Associates, Inc.In the past few months, associations have found it challenging or impossible to hold in person strategic planning sessions due to global pandemic restrictions. However, strategic planning sessions are essential for organizations to chart their paths forward, and alternative approaches must be explored.Typically, [...]
The convergence of events in the last few months (global pandemic, travel restrictions, protests, hotel shut-downs) have led to a very sobering fact for associations – the new normal is virtual meetings. While virtual meetings will not completely replace face-to-face meetings, it is clear that almost all meetings will need to feature at least [...]
