Lunch & Program: Best of 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2026

11:30 - 1:00 PM

Program Title:  Best of 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting 

Didn’t make it to Indianapolis? We’ve got you covered!

Join SLSAE for a high-energy lunch + panel discussion as your colleagues bring back the hottest insights from the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting in Indianapolis IN!

What’s on the agenda? The big ideas shaping associations right now:

• Leadership & Influence – Making an impact at every level of the organization
• Membership Reimagined – Fresh approaches to engagement, retention, and member value
• Leading Through Change – Strategies for navigating uncertainty and organizational change
• Financial Storytelling – Demonstrating your organization’s impact and making smarter, more strategic pricing decisions
• Mental Health & Resilience – Supporting well-being while managing the demands of association leadership
• PLUS: fresh perspectives on marketing, governance and fundraising

This is your chance to catch the highlights, grab practical takeaways, and fuel your association’s growth—even if you missed the trip to Indy.

Don’t miss the ideas, inspiration, and connections that will help you lead with confidence and achieve more in the coming year!

Panelists Include:

Beth Quick Andrews, CAE, Q&A Business Solutions
Stephanie Owen, National Wood Flooring Association
Ben Spirk, CAE, CPA, Electrical Apparatus Service Association
Heather Cacanindin, Botanical Society of America
Darcie Carney, CAE, BOMA St. Louis

Schedule:

11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Panelists
12:05 - 12:55 - Panel discusson
12:55 - 1:00- Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

Location:
AGC of Missouri Training Center
6301 Knox Industrial Drive
St Louis, MO  63139