1. connecting leaders, advancing associations

2. supplier council survey  We asked a series of value questions  panel discussions versus roundtables  exclusive events  assigned tables  and the kickers…… tradeshow-type events  25% responded

3. who talked to us

6. and the suppliers said–  what one thing keeps you up at night?  adding value – 29%  getting a visit – 25%  win the biz – 10%  more info from GSAE – 10%  out of state – 10%

7. and the suppliers said–

8. playing in our market

9. what’s next – ASAE’s version Xperience Design Project day 1 “The Lab”  co-creation  collaborative  6 topics  100 facilitated convos  uber specific audience

10. what’s next – ASAE’s version night 1  the party they have named “connections”  high end entertainment zimbio.com science-all.com

11. what’s next – ASAE’s version  day 2  kick off breakfast  TED-style recaps  individual meetings with suppliers “tell us your needs and we’ll match you”

12. our response  Flattery and imitation  encourage collaboration and action – asae  open space – gampi and eventeract  meet-up – rendezvous south  crowd-sourcing –prof dev cmte  fun – GSAE’s own culture and brand maximize professional potential meaningful connections

13. engaging directions 1) co-creation 2) effective use of time 3) engaging, fun 4) prizes, take aways

14. designed for smart discussions tvtropes.org jonathanmalm.com www.futuristspeaker.com

15. designed to engage www.Jenga.com yardgames.us www.madlibs.com/

16. designed with tangible takeaways worldmarket.com bostonjcc.org

17. inspiring experiences  choose your own adventure  strategic or practical  meet up or not  connect and collaborate  sexy prizes and take aways based on participation tix  choose your own adventure  participant/host/ travel team /facilitator  madLibs galore  concrete ROI  hefty price differentials association execs corporate suppliers

18. GSAE’s promise to our members Creating Connections & Maximizing Your Potential  Expanding Your Network  Building New Skills  Solving Today’s Problems  Learning by Leading  Advancing Your Career we are connecting leaders, advancing associations