ASAE’s upcoming education lineup includes conferences on great ideas, CEO leadership and governance.

2014 Great Ideas Conference

Sun-Tues, Mar 9-11, The Hyatt Regency, Orlando, Florida; CAE Hours: 11.5; 18.5 for both conference and preconference

Visit www.asaecenter.org/greatideas for registration information.

The Great Ideas Conference focuses on creative approaches to everyday issues in association management and is built around the sharing of—you guessed it—great ideas. It offers a relaxed yet business-oriented environment where attendees can step back from their day-to-day routines and be exposed to new ways of thinking.

CEO Symposium

Mon-Tues, Apr 28-29, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park; $945 Member; $1,145 Nonmember; CAE Hours: 11.75

The CEO Symposium gives CEOs and their volunteer leaders the chance to explore priorities for the year and determine how best to work together. Gain insight on making knowledge-based decisions, creating a culture of trust, and building a strong volunteer-staff partnership.

Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team

Mon-Tues, May 19-20, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler, Arizona; $945 Member; $1,145 Nonmember; CAE Hours: 12

Exceptional Boards is an intensive two-day workshop for CEOs and their elected officers to explore strategies for strengthening their working relationship and enhancing the board’s performance. The program will offer insight and resources to improve the effectiveness of board operations and create a strong and vibrant governance team.