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Ann Handley, best-selling author and the world's first Chief Content Officer, kicks of the 2026 ASAE Marketing, Membership, Communications + Technology Conference (MMC+Tech), taking place in Washington, DC, May 28-29.

Ann champions human creativity and strategic communication in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. Her work inspires global audiences to rethink content, connection, and storytelling.

Learn more about this year's keynote speakers: https://mmct.asaecenter.org/education/keynotes/

Get ready to Bring On the Future!

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