Welcome to Association World

This conference and exposition on the World Wide Web are brought to you by GinCommGroup, which provides consulting and training to associations worldwide.

What's the Focus of the Conference?

Association World is designed to help executives and leaders of professional and trade associations learn how to provide greater value to your members in a changing environment even in the face of shrinking resources.

Who Should Participate?

Assocation CEOs and executives responsible for membership, communications, marketing, chapter relations and meetings will find Association World particularly relevant.

What Does the Conference Offer?

Association World offers a variety of information and learning opportunities, allowing you to pick the way you learn best. These include: keynote talks, workshops, other training sessions, and discussion groups.

How Is It Organized?

There are four primary learning tracks: membership development, strategic planning, marketing and communications, and leadership and governance.

What's the Exposition?

The Exposition presents other sources of information and services for associations, including Web sites geared to associations and non-profits.
 

What Does It Cost?

Association World is free. However, you'll get a lot more out of it if you contribute and participate actively in the various opportunities for discussion and exchange of ideas.
 

How Do I Sign Up?

We would like you to register so that we can learn more about you and your needs. But if you don't have time, you can go right to the conference.
 

When and Where Is the Conference?

The conference is right here, right now, on the Web. That's what makes it a virtual conference. To participate, click one of the buttons above to pick a track or select from the options on the upper left.
 

Why Is the Golden Gate Bridge featured?

GinCommGroup is located in San Francisco, and we can't think of a better place for a meeting, virtual or otherwise. To encourage you to visit The City, the Exposition offers information on San Francisco, including restaurants, sights, hotels, etc.
 

Who Is GinCommGroup?

Founded by Ginger Nichols, CAE, GinCommGroup specializes in helping associations with membership, strategic planning, marketing, communications and leadership training.

Ginger teaches in the American Society of Association Executives School of Association Management and often speaks and conducts training sessions for allied societies.

See About GinCommGroup for more on our services and clients.

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