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Generation Next | Jehan Casinader
Gen Z is asking big questions about work, purpose, loyalty and belonging. In this keynote, Jehan Casinader will challenge the stereotypes and explore how association leaders can better attract, understand and retain younger staff. Through powerful storytelling and practical insight, Jehan will help delegates think differently about communication, workplace culture and the future of talent.
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Leading a Member Voice in a Politically Charged Environment | Katherine Rich
In a environment, leading a member voice has never been more complex — or more important. In this short provocation presentation, Katherine Rich of BusinessNZ will challenge association leaders to think about how they represent diverse member views, maintain credibility, and influence decision-making when public debate is increasingly polarised. This session will set up an honest conversation about advocacy, trust, courage, and the responsibility associations carry when speaking on behalf of their sectors.
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LS 1. Member Engagement | Evolving Your Member Value Proposition 16 July 2026
Value proposition discussions can become complicated very quickly. Associations have strategic plans, pillars, mission statements, membership categories, programmes, advocacy work, events and resources. The Learning Circle came back to a much simpler test: can you explain, in one sentence, why someone should belong?
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LS 2. Dashboard & Analytics 21 May 2026
Association dashboards are useful only when they help leaders answer a question or make a decision. A long list of numbers may be accurate, but it can still leave a board unsure about what is changing, why it matters, or what should happen next.
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LS 3. Engagement, Events & Experience | Designing Association Events with Intent 4 June 2026
One of the easiest traps in conference planning is to begin with dates, venues, catering, room sets and speaker names. Those decisions matter, but they should come after a more important conversation: what is this event meant to achieve for the people attending?