General Sessions

Monday, July 21, 2025

Adventures in Economic Prognostication
Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Director and Chief Economist, Armada Corporate Intelligence
Economic uncertainty isn't looming - it's here. Clients are recalibrating budgets. Trade shifts and tariff disputes are reshaping markets. Growth forecasts are being rewritten in real time. AMCs need sharper, faster insights to help their firms and their clients stay resilient—and stay ahead. Get the clarity you need with an exclusive session featuring Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. Known for delivering economic intelligence, that’s both real-world and real-time, Dr. Kuehl equips organizations with the foresight to adapt before others even see the shift coming.

 

The Workforce (and the Work) of the Future
Panelists: Jim Zaniello, Vetted Solutions, Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, Parthenon Management Group, Bennet Napier,  MS,CAE, Partners in Association Management, Jeanne Sheehy, MBA Bostrom
The world of work is constantly evolving, as are the expectations of talent in the workforce. Simultaneously, AMCs have the opportunity to expand full-service association management and explore new business lines, such as interim and fractional leadership. This session will engage AMC leadership teams in discussing strategies for developing a long-term talent pipeline and creating career paths to retain top talent.

Tuesday, July 21, 2025 

Counsel's Corner: Two Lawyers Having a Conversation about Legal Matters Relevant to Our Industry, Clients, and Companies
Michael Silverman, JD, SmithBucklin, Hugh Webster, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean LLP
This session features a discussion between Hugh Webster and Michael Silverman on legal issues affecting the community. Attendees can suggest topics in advance and participate live during the session.