Who We Are - Association Forum
Association Forum is the “Association of Associations” in Chicago. About Association Forum Association Forum is the hub for the large, yet close-knit Chicagoland association industry.

Association Industry FAQs - Association Forum
Trade Associations: A trade association is an organization of business competitors structured to assist its members and the industry in such areas as standardization, lobbying, research, product promotion, business ethics, personnel and public relations.

Microsoft Copilot & AI LAB: Level I (Feb 2026) - Myforum
Generative AI has demonstrated the potential to transform how associations operate and compete, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, improved decision-making, and customer experience. Join this exciting engaging LAB (Learn. Apply. Build.) workshop to share a mix of ideas and get a hands-on learning experience that will impact your adoption of AI. This session will provide an ...

Association 101 - Association Forum
Describe the nature, scope, and unique characteristics of associations. Identify strategies and resources to support your career development within the association sector.

Forty Under 40® - Association Forum
Services include professional staff, administrative support, technology, and equipment an association needs to operate efficiently. An association management company typically manages several associations from one company location, providing a wide range of benefits.

Association Job Descriptions - Association Forum
The Association Forum's Online Career Center is home to more than 35 association job descriptions that you can view, print and use when you create your association's next job posting. These job descriptions - which are designed to help you find the best association job seekers for your open position - represent real positions at real Chicago associations, nonprofits and CVBs.

Foundation - Association Forum
Funding and Donations Association Forum's Foundation has been funded over the years through donations — large and small — made by individual members of the Association Forum, as well as Chicago associations and supporting member companies represented by the Association Forum.

Microsoft Copilot & AI LAB - Association Forum
Generative AI has demonstrated the potential to transform how associations operate and compete, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, improved decision-making, and customer experience. Join this engaging LAB (Learn. Apply. Build.) workshop to share ideas and get a hands-on learning experience that will impact your adoption of AI. This session will provide an overview of various ...

Executive Leadership SIG - Association Forum
About This SIG Formerly the No. 2/COO SIG The Executive Leadership Shared Interest Group (SIG) brings together top-level association professionals—COOs, Executive Directors, Deputy CEOs, and now CEOs—for meaningful peer connection and idea exchange. This updated name better reflects the diverse titles and structures across associations and the expanded focus of the group. Open to all C ...

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