FAQ
Make the most of your Annual Meeting & Expo conference experience by reviewing the answers to Frequently Asked Questions below.
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The ASAE Annual Meeting is where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. Over three days of learning, growing, and finding inspiration, attendees are equipped with a year’s worth of support in their daily responsibilities as leaders in the association industry. |
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The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition is open to association professionals, federal government employees, higher education personnel, independent consultants, corporate meeting planners, and attorneys. Meeting registration is only open to those industry partners (i.e., suppliers) who exhibit, speak at a session, or serve on ASAE's Board of Directors or on a council/committee. This ensures a high buyer/seller ratio. ASAE reserves the right to refuse ineligible registrations. Please do not hesitate to contact with any questions or concerns regarding this policy. |
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Registration and housing will open on February 24, 2026. Registration rates will also be available during that time. |
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Full conference registration fees include access to all learning activities Sunday through Tuesday, admission to the Association Solutions Marketplace (Expo Hall) on Sunday and Monday, evening receptions on Saturday and Tuesday, and transportation between official hotels, and the venues for official evening events. Registered attendees will also receive access to all available session handouts and the attendee roster.
Meals included are: lunch in the Expo Hall Sunday and Monday, lunch as part of the Closing General Session on Tuesday, food and beverage at the Saturday and Tuesday evening events and morning and afternoon beverages Sunday through Tuesday. |
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A confirmation of your registration will be sent to you via email immediately upon registering online. The confirmation will come from the email address: NoReply@asaecenter.org. Please note this is an HTML-based email, so if your settings do not allow receipt of this type of email, or If you do not receive confirmation after 10 days, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Service Team at ASAEServices@asaecenter.org, 202.371.0940 or 888.950.ASAE (2723). |
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Family and friends will love ASAE, so invite them to join you! A special spouse/guest bundle package is available for $445 which includes: access to the opening and closing evening celebrations on Saturday and Tuesday, Keynotes/General Sessions and the expo hall on Sunday and Monday. Please note that guests are those individuals who are not in the industry and must be 18 years of age or older. |
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Individual tickets for these events will be available onsite. Tickets may be purchased for $99 adult and $29 for attendees under 21. Please note: if you have guests are already registered under the spouse/guest program, these events are included in their registration and do not need to be purchased separately. |
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Yes, ASAE does provide a group registration discount. If you register five or more staff members, each attendee will receive a $100 discount when the group registers at once. Please note that to be eligible, all registrants must have the same email domain, and only association professionals (both members and non-members) are eligible for this discount. Please note that discounts cannot be combined, and the group rate applies to full registrations only. |
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The Attendee Service Center (ASC), is available to you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever there is internet access. If you need to update your registration, download a receipt, purchase guest tickets, and/or make appointments with exhibitors, please log in to the ASC. Your credentials are included in your official confirmation. If you have any issues, please email ASAEservice@asaecenter.org so that we can assist! |
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ASAE does not name an official headquarters hotel. Please refer to the Hotel & Travel page for specific details and to book online. |
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Housing for the meeting will open on March 2 through our official housing company, Expovision. Please note that in order to reserve your hotel room, you need to register first, and then there will be a link to secure your housing. Will I receive a confirmation of my housing reservation? A confirmation of your reservation will be sent to you via email within 72 hours of receipt. The confirmation will come from the official housing company, Expovision, at the email address asaehotels@expovision.com. Please add this address to your "safe list." Please note this is an HTML-based email, so if your settings do not allow receipt of this type of email, please contact Expovision directly via email: asaehotels@expovision.com, or by calling: 866.812.8749. Only one confirmation will be sent, so please be sure to watch for it. This confirmation will NOT come directly from the hotel at which you will be staying. |
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We want you to be comfortable so you can enjoy your meeting experience! Therefore, business casual dress is strongly encouraged. We suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket with you during the day as the convention center rooms are air conditioned. |
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The majority of programming will be held at the Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Locations for all events not being held at the Center will be noted in the schedule of activities. |
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At this time, the program at the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting is finalized. Proposals were due in November 2025, we're sorry you missed this deadline. However, ASAE does have a number of speaking opportunities throughout the year. If you have specific questions about getting involved as a speaker with ASAE, please contact our learning department, ASAEuniversity@asaecenter.org. Thanks for your interest in delivering quality learning to our members! |
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Thank you for your interest in attending 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition. Because you are an Industry Partner (business supplier), we regret that you are unable to register using this form, unless you have purchased an exhibit booth or a sponsorship package for this event. |
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YES! Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities can be found online here. |
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Both attendees and exhibitors asked us to shorten the number of days the show is open, but lengthen show hours. In response to this, the Exhibitor Solutions Showcase will be open on Sunday from 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM and Monday from 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Lunch will be served in the exhibit hall both days. |
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ASAE Research Foundation's The Classic is a fundraising event bringing entertainment and the epicurean delights of our hospitality partners all under one roof! The event will raise money for the ASAE Research Foundation, while providing an exceptional experience. A separate registration fee is required. |
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ASAE welcomes professional editorial staff (including photographers and camera crews) of print, online, and broadcast media to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition on a complimentary basis. Other publications staff (non-editorial positions, such as publishers, advertising directors, and advertising representatives) may attend the Annual Meeting & Exposition only if exhibiting and must pay all related fees.
Members of the media interested and eligible to obtain press registrations should contact our Public Relations department. Please contact Chris Vest, CAE, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Relations, cvest@asaecenter.org to register. |
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