Join Us July 22 - 24, 2026

From Disruption to Direction.
Lead What’s Next.

A three-day strategic experience for association executives ready to move beyond uncertainty and lead with clarity, momentum, and confidence.

Strategy. Clarity. No fluff.

Built to Move Leaders Forward

The Engaging Associations Forum is built by association professionals, for association professionals. From day one, we’ve challenged stale formats and sales-first events—replacing them with honest dialogue, practical insight, and peer-driven learning.

This three-day leadership forum brings together Executive Directors, CEOs, and senior leaders in the association and not-for-profit sector. Since 2014, EAF has sparked a-ha moments, elevated real leadership conversations, and supported executives navigating meaningful change.

EAF 2026 builds on the momentum of our 2025 comeback.
This year is about moving forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

If you're ready to lead through change with intention, you belong here.

REGISTER TODAY!

What to Expect

Our Values

Peer-to-Peer Exchange

We help you go beyond networking by facilitating exchanges with other professionals like you.

Great Food

We feed your body and your soul with fuel so you can maximize your engagement!

Innovative Education

We believe that maximizing the knowledge sharing of our participants is just as important as choosing great speakers.

Networking Fun

Ample time to connect, and network – meeting new people can help create change!

2026 THEME

From Disruption to Direction.
Lead What’s Next.

The urgency of disruption has shifted to the responsibility of direction. This theme invites leaders to move beyond theory and focus on applied strategy, real-world leadership, and decisions that shape what comes next.

This is where clarity replaces chaos and leadership becomes intentional.

We don’t do passive programming. Our format is designed for leaders who want substance, not spectacle.

Full 2026 Speaker lineup to be announced.

Our Speakers Lead in Practice.

Hear from association leaders and sector experts sharing lived experience, frameworks, and insight you can actually use.

We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!

22-24 July 2026

Where

Rogers Centre Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

When

Wednesday to Friday
July 22-24, 2026

Thank you to our 2026 Partners

Rogers Centre Ottawa
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OUR PARTNERS

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Looking to connect meaningfully with association decision-makers? Let’s co-create experiences that matter. We offer limited, curated partner spots.

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We look forward to welcoming you in Ottawa!