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.  

The excitement from our 2025 Regional Meeting has only reinforced AMCI’s commitment to delivering 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:

This two-day program brings national-level content to the regional stage, offering high-impact learning, leadership development, and peer connection — all within driving distance for many of our members.

AMCs Engaged 2026 in Milwaukee challenged attendees to become true "Architects of What's Next," equipping association management professionals with the mindset, strategies, and connections needed to lead through an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment. The conference opened with an inspiring keynote from TEDx speaker and Certified Speaking Professional Rachel Druckenmiller, whose Reflect. Reframe. Recalibrate. framework encouraged attendees to pause, gain perspective, and lead with intention rather than reaction. Her message reinforced that resilience, adaptability, and effective leadership begin with self-awareness and a willingness to embrace change. 

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

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS – Association Management Center (AMC), a leading association management company that helps organizations Achieve What You Believe, has been selected as the new management partner for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Founded in 1992, CAATE serves the public and the profession by establishing accreditation standards and ensuring compliance to strengthen athletic training education. The organization advances this work through its commissioners, committees, and reviewers, who set standards and develop resources for achieving and maintaining accreditation.

INDIANAPOLIS — Raybourn Group International (RGI) is proud to announce that its full-service association management client, the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX), has received a 2026 Power of Associations Summit Award from ASAE. Nicole Brandt, CAE, HMCC, serves as ISSX's executive director.

ISSX is a leading global scientific society dedicated to advancing understanding of how chemicals are metabolized and transported within biological systems. The organization received the award for its ISSX Africa initiative, designed to expand access to education, professional connections, and research collaboration for scientists working in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics across Africa.