Built By Volunteers: The Real Story Behind Everything AMCI Offers

We just closed our annual Call for Volunteers and it has me thinking about something I need to say even more often: almost everything AMCI does well, we do because a member raised a hand and said, "I'll help build that."

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of this trade association. This is not a talking point; this is very true. If you look at where so much of AMCI's value comes from, you'll find a volunteer committee behind nearly all of it.

Don't Read About It Afterward — Be In the Room

Clients expect more for less.

Good people are harder to find.

Margins are under pressure.

And AI is accelerating all of it.

It isn't only that another firm gets there first. Associations themselves can now use AI to do more of the work they currently outsource to an AMC, faster, cheaper, and with fewer people involved. They'll still need AMCs. But what they need us for is going to shift, and so is what they'll pay for it.

AMCI is bringing together a small group of AMC leaders for a 90-minute Sector Outlook Session on November 2 to look at this shift head-on.

Growing the AMC industry means making sure quality grows with it. In this feature, Michael Silverman, AMCI’s Strategic Plan Quality Assurance domain lead, shares how accreditation supports that larger vision and how AMCI is investing in education, consistency and outside expertise to keep it relevant and credible as the industry grows. See how AMCI is building on the value of accreditation today while making sure it continues to carry weight for AMC firms, the associations they serve and the industry well into the future.

There's no single path in association management. You might be learning the AMC model for the first time, deepening your expertise in a functional specialty, preparing for greater client-facing responsibility, or setting your sights on the C-suite. Wherever you are in that journey, there's more than one way to grow, and this fall, AMC Institute is bringing every stage of it together in one place.

On October 1, we're launching the AMCI Learning Center: a single, easy-to-navigate hub for all of AMCI's professional development, built exclusively for professionals working within the AMC model. In one place, you'll find:

Indianapolis, IN – Raybourn Group International (RGI), Indianapolis-based association management, consulting and meeting planning firm, announces it has been selected as the association management

company and staffing solution for the International Consortium of Mohs Surgery (ICMS). ICMS is a new global professional association uniting Mohs surgeons, trainees, and allied specialists across continents
through education, research, and collaboration in the treatment of skin cancer. ICMS leadership signed the organization's founding documents in London on September 12. Nicole Brandt, CAE, HMCC, will serve as lead for ICMS. Brandt brings more than 17 years of nonprofit management experience and has spent her association management career working exclusively with medical and scientific societies, including the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society and the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics.

Guardrails First. Then Strategy. How AMCs Can Lead the AI Moment 

Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, President & CEO, Parthenon Management Group, AMCI Board Chair 

"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence itself — it is to act with yesterday's logic." - Peter Drucker

Beyond the Pilot: How AMCs Get AI From a Few Power Users to Everyone – Register Today

Session 2 of 4 with Trent Gillespie of Stellis AI

The housing cutoff for the 2026 AMCI Regional Meeting is almost here

If you plan to join us in Atlanta this in a few weeks, now is the time to book your room.

Our discounted room block at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia closes on September 8. Reserving before then secures the group rate and guarantees your spot in the block. After the cutoff, we can no longer promise the discounted rate or availability.

Veritas Association Management Welcomes International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery to the Veritas Portfolio

Healthcare-focused association management company selected to support global medical society’s continued growth, member engagement and mission

CHICAGO, IL — Veritas Association Management, a healthcare-focused, AMC Institute accredited association management company, has been selected to provide association management services for the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS), a global professional society dedicated to advancing innovation, education and research in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery.

ONE WEEK LEFT: 2027 ANNUAL MEETING CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS CLOSES SEPTEMBER 10

The next AMCI Annual Meeting is taking shape, and we want your expertise on the program. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or an emerging executive, there’s a place for your voice here, and we want you to be part of it!

What We’re Looking For

Sessions that are interactive, collaborative, and focused on real-world solutions. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

Middleton, WI - The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) is excited to announce a new partnership with AMPED Association Management, a firm known for delivering strategic and innovative support to growing associations. As of August 10, AMPED is providing full-service management to WEDA, supporting the organization’s continued growth and impact across Wisconsin.

Founded in 1975, WEDA is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding Wisconsin’s economy. Its more than 450 public- and private-sector members advance economic development through professional development, networking, advocacy, and statewide collaboration.

Your AMCI membership is one of the most valuable resources available to your AMC, but many members are surprised to learn just how much is included. From professional credentials to ready-to-use marketing tools to a brand new AI partnership, there is a lot to explore, and we want to make sure you are getting the full return on your investment.

That is why we are hosting a live member webinar to walk you through everything your membership offers.

Full Rooms, Full Hearts: What Milwaukee Taught Us About Why We Gather

Tina Wehmeir, CMP-Fellow, CAE, President & CEO, AMC Institute

Last month, more AMC professionals than ever descended upon Milwaukee for AMCs Engaged, our summer meeting, and set new attendance records! This alone would have made for a great few days, but that wasn’t what truly impacted me. What stayed with me was the energy in the room, the kind you can only get when our community gathers to share their experience and knowledge with each other all in one place, all at the same time.

The AMCI Annual Meeting returns to Miami this winter, and the program is being built right now, with room for your voice in it. Whether you are a seasoned expert or an emerging executive, this is your invitation to help shape the conversations that move the AMC community forward.

AMCI 2027 Annual Meeting
February 17–19, 2027 | Miami, Florida
Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026

Registration has been open for a few weeks now, and the anticipation is already building.

The energy from our 2025 Regional Meeting carried real weight, and it continues to shape how AMCI delivers AMC-specific education and meaningful networking opportunities directly to our emerging executives. We're thrilled to keep that momentum going as we look ahead to our next stop:

If IMEX America has been on your radar, this is the moment to step in. AMCI is bringing together a select group of AMC meeting professionals as Hosted Buyers October 13–15 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas — and it’s the only event this year designed specifically for AMC planners to connect, learn, and experience IMEX together.

What makes this unique is the group itself. You’ll move through the show alongside peers who understand the AMC model, your clients’ expectations, and the realities of delivering exceptional meetings across diverse industries. This experience is organized exclusively by AMCI and available nowhere else.

In this feature, Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, AMCI Board Chair, walks through the strategic plan that's shaping the association's future. With four connected domains at its core, AMCI is committed to empowering professionals and firms to make confident decisions. Learn how AMCI's vision connects professionals, firms, associations, and partners around a shared mission—and why it matters to your organization.