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Bay Area Summit

Stay ahead with insights on trends, tech, strategy, and member demands.

Friday, October 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (PDT)

Event Details

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Get ready to ignite your passion and power up your impact with this brand new format for our regional events! Join professionals and leaders from diverse industries for a high-impact day of learning, connection, and leadership growth. Featuring a dynamic blend of expert-led sessions and peer-driven conversations, this event delivers fresh insights on innovation, strategy, and engagement—along with practical takeaways you can apply immediately. Geared towards all levels and roles.

Key topics include:

  • Navigating change in today’s fast-moving world

  • Staying ahead of emerging trends shaping the industry

  • Meeting evolving member expectations with agility

  • Harnessing the latest technology to drive engagement

  • Building resilient strategies for sustained success

Pricing

Association Professionals

  • Members: $249
  • Non-Members: $399

Industry Partner

  • Members: $399
  • Non-Members: $549
CAE Credits

As a CAE Approved Provider, this program may be applied for 6 credits toward your CAE professional development requirements.

Additional Info

Parking -  Event Day Self-Parking: $37 

Accommodations - Oakland Marriott City Center 

  • $149 
    Cut off date: Friday, September 26

Agenda

October 17
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Opening Connections Check-in, coffee, and casual connections to kick off the day.
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Keynote Kickoff: Momentum in Motion Get ready to spark ideas, shift gears, and set the tone for an epic day.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Breakthrough Session I: Insight in Action Dive into a fast-paced, hands-on session packed with bold ideas, tools, and takeaways.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Fuel + Focus Enjoy lunch while engaging in thought-provoking conversation.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Breakthrough Session II: Strategy to Spark Change Roll up your sleeves for an action-packed session that turns big ideas into real-world results.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakthrough Session III: Innovation in Motion Shake up your thinking with bold perspectives and creative spins on everyday challenges.
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Closing Keynote: The Takeaway Experience Wrap up with a spark—reflect, recharge, and gear up to put ideas into action.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cheers & Connections Raise a glass, celebrate the day, and continue the conversation.

schedule is tentative and subject to change

Contact

Lindsay Poss, CMP, VP Meetings & Events

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