Revenue Excellence for Association Teams
Gold‑standard ideas, disciplined strategies, and premium connections for revenue‑driven associations
RevUP Summit is where association leaders and revenue producers do the real work of revenue excellence—designing stronger business models, deepening member relevance, and driving results that last.
You’ll plug into a close‑knit revenue community, work through practical strategies you can implement immediately, and leave with renewed confidence in your association’s revenue future.
NATIONAL HARBOR
November 3-5, 2026
For Revenue-Driven Association Teams
RevUP 2026 is built for association executives and revenue producers who are ready to experiment, test, and build what’s next in their business model. The ideal RevUP attendee:
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Is open to innovation and bold moves (and the small, scrappy wins) in packaging, pricing, and program design
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Wants concrete tools—scorecards, worksheets, competency assessments, and real-world case studies they can plug directly into their association’s revenue strategy
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Is curious about AI and agentic AI for prospecting and funnel management, whether they’re just getting started or already experimenting
ON THE MAIN STAGE
From Stakes to Strength: The Membership Tipping Point
The membership model is at a tipping point—and the next move is yours. Phil Putnam delivers a keynote built for association leaders ready to turn rising stakes into strategic strength. Learn how to engage today’s multigenerational workforce, future-proof your membership model, and lead with intention—not uncertainty.
The Revenue Trust Gap: Why Skepticism Is Rising—and How to Fix It
Trust isn’t gone—but it’s no longer enough. Henna Pryor unpacks the growing “revenue trust gap” and why strong relationships don’t always translate into renewals, revenue, or engagement. Walk away with practical strategies to align your messaging, strengthen buying signals, and convert credibility into real results in a more skeptical market.
What Association Leaders Are Saying About RevUP
"There’s really nothing more special than getting to be among “your people, your tribe” at a gathering where everyone knows your professional trials, tribulations and also celebrates your same successes."
Kathy Bradley, CAE
NRECA
Attending as a team allows us to experience the sessions from different perspectives, spark fresh ideas, and return home aligned on opportunities we can put into action.
Leslie Katz
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
"The PAR team set the gold standard with unmatched attentiveness to attendees and exhibitors while providing a seamless blend of valuable education and networking. Truly an exceptional event."
Bill Sheehan
"This event is an absolute must for executive directors, development professionals, and sales professionals working within associations and professional societies."
Andre Williams
ASTCT
"[The RevUP keynote was] one of the best sessions I’ve experienced in a long time. Superb and impactful, I’m bringing back five pages of notes."
Anothony Simone
Bill of Rights Institute
I wish PAR was here earlier in my career, but I’m glad it’s here now.
John Bacon
ASAE
The thing I really have enjoyed so much about PAR is that the conversations aren't just tied to money, it's tied to all of the pieces that connect to money.
Tara Puckey
Radio Television Digital News Association
LEAD
Empower your team and enhance your programs to drive sustainable revenue growth and organizational strength.
LEARN
Discover innovative approaches that balance mission-driven purpose with effective revenue expansion.
EARN
Explore actionable strategies and tactics designed to boost your association’s financial performance and resilience.
Associations’ Existential Crisis — and How to Fix It
Phil Putnam says there’s a real existential crisis of association membership and revenue, and we only have 9–12 years to change it. Hint: “Participation is no longer its own virtue, and there’s no more, ‘If we build it, they will come,'” warns Putnam, PAR’s RevUP Summit 2026 keynoter.
In this exclusive interview with PAR, the speaker, author, and cross-generational leadership expert provides exactly what you need to do if you want your association to exist past 2035.
RevUP’s Best Lessons to Carry Into the New Year
Looking for some fresh inspiration to shape your course in 2026? In a follow-up webinar to PAR’s popular RevUP 2025 Summit, hosted by Jay S. Daughtry, M.Ed., of Intuto, some of the best minds in association business development reflected on insights from the summit and how associations can translate these ideas into action.
RevUP 2025: Taking Care of Association Business and Embracing Change
Working in the association industry comes with a certain awareness: most people outside of it lack understanding of what the work really involves, or the impact it creates. But those working in association revenue-producing roles often experience a similar disconnect internally. Find out why the RevUP Summit connected association colleagues in a new way and with a shared purpose.
Press Release: Society of Critical Care Medicine Honored with 2025 Pierre Award for Advancing ICU Care
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has been awarded the esteemed 2025 Pierre Award, recognizing its groundbreaking ICU Centers of Excellence (COE) program, which is transforming patient care and collaboration in Intensive Care Units worldwide.