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April 27–May 1, 2026

In Person in Washington, D.C. + Online Everywhere

Ignite Growth. Elevate Influence. Drive Your Mission Forward.

Member expectations are rising, traditional revenue is flattening, and boards are asking harder questions.

Association Business Week equips leaders and sales pros with the language, tools, and confidence to put intentional revenue strategy at the heart of organizational decisions.

Explore Association Business Week

Explore Association Business Week

MONDAY

April 27 | 12:00–12:45 pm

Virtual [Online Everywhere]

Meet PAR & Your Association Business Community

Kick off Association Business Week with a free virtual open house for association executives and business leaders who want to rethink what “association business” can be. In a relaxed, conversational hour, you’ll explore PAR’s view on revenue, meet the team, connect with peers, and preview the week.

TUESDAY

April 28 | 2:00–3:30 pm

Virtual [Online Everywhere]

Mission-Driven Sales for Every Association Professional

Join a 90‑minute virtual event designed to energize and equip association professionals to drive mission‑aligned growth. Discover how a mission‑driven sales mindset can live in every role, fueling greater impact, deeper relationships, and more sustainable revenue.

WEDNESDAY

April 29 | 6:00–9:00 pm

Washington, D.C. [Invitation Only]

By Invitation for Association Leaders

Join a select group of association executives for an intimate evening of candid conversation on growth, governance, and the future of revenue. This curated dinner lets you compare notes with peers, pressure‑test ideas, and build trusted relationships that support bold, mission‑driven decisions.

THURSDAY

April 30 | 8:30 am–4:15 pm

Washington, D.C. [In Person]

Aligning Leadership and Revenue Engines

Spend a focused day aligning your leadership vision with the sales engines that power it. Through strategic discussion and hands‑on learning, you’ll clarify your value story, strengthen collaboration between executives and revenue teams, and leave with concrete next steps to turn mission into measurable growth.

FRIDAY

May 1 | 12:00–12:45 pm

Virtual [Online Everywhere]

Big Takeaways, Fresh Ideas, and What’s Next

Close out Association Business Week with a free virtual debrief that gathers the week’s best insights into one lively session. PAR facilitators and select speakers will share top takeaways, answer questions, and help you turn the week’s energy into practical next steps.

One week, five experiences that connect strategy, sales, and leadership

Designed for executives, sales pros, and anyone responsible for business development and revenue

Built on PAR’s belief that mission and revenue are inseparable

The Future of Association Revenue

Revenue turns bold association missions into sustainable realities

PAR is championing a mindset shift from “we help sales when needed” to “we are all responsible for sustainable, mission-funding revenue.” The future-focused associations treat business development as a core leadership discipline, give revenue a permanent seat at the strategic table, and equip staff at every level with the language and tools to speak confidently about value and outcomes. It’s a move toward proudly connecting growth with impact, so associations can fund bigger ideas, weather disruption, and deliver stronger results for the professions and industries they serve.

Not a PAR member?

Suppose your biggest barrier to revenue generation disappeared overnight—what would you be able to do?

  • You’d finally have the freedom to build instead of constantly compensating.

  • You could invest in the programs, talent, and technology you know your members need—without having to “make do” or delay bold ideas.

  • You’d be able to say yes more often: yes to piloting new offerings, yes to experimenting with pricing and packaging, yes to meeting members where they are with better experiences and support.

  • You’d move from defending the status quo to confidently leading your community into what’s next, backed by the revenue to sustain it.

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Executive Dinner [Invitation Only]

Wednesday, April 29 | 6-9 pm

Washington, DC