NZSAE upcoming events

Event & conference design (Learning Circle) (04 June 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Engagement, Events & Experience Learning Circle

This Circle is for association professionals involved in communications, events, professional development planning, and managing the member journey — with a focus on practical engagement and experience across channels.

Online meeting: This session will be delivered via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive the meeting link in their confirmation email and reminder communications prior to the event.

About NZSAE Learning Circles

NZSAE Learning Circles are small-group professional development sessions designed for those working in membership organisations. Each Circle focuses on a core domain of association management and creates a space to connect, learn, and share with others facing similar challenges.

Sessions begin with a 30-minute speaker presentation (recorded), followed by an off-the-record conversation among participants to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.

How this session works

30-minute speaker presentation (recorded)
Facilitated peer kōrero (not recorded)
Practical, experience-led discussion
Designed for immediate, real-world application

What we explore

Building your association’s brand voice
Communication strategies across channels
Conference and event design
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement
Professional development planning

Featured Speaker

Topic: Communication strategies across channels
Speaker: To be confirmed

Learning Circles rotation

This Learning Circle is part of NZSAE’s fixed-topic fortnightly rotation, giving you the chance to explore every key area of association practice throughout the year:

Member Engagement – Recruitment, onboarding, retention, CX
Digital Tools & Technology – AI, CRM, analytics, data tools
Engagement, Events & Experience – Brand, communications, conferences, sponsorship, PD
Finance, Risk & Operations – Budgeting, compliance, systems, governance
Leadership & Strategy – Board dynamics, planning, staffing, sector positioning

The rotation provides a broader perspective while allowing each Circle to dive deep into its own area of expertise.

Compliance & governance (Learning Circle) (18 June 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Finance, Risk & Operations Learning Circle

This Circle is for association professionals involved in Finance, Risk & Operations — with a focus on practical engagement and experience across channels.

Online meeting: This session will be delivered via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive the meeting link in their confirmation email and reminder communications prior to the event.

About NZSAE Learning Circles

Sessions begin with a 30-minute speaker presentation (recorded), followed by an off-the-record conversation among participants to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.

How this session works

30-minute speaker presentation (recorded)
Facilitated peer kōrero (not recorded)
Practical, experience-led discussion
Designed for immediate, real-world application

What we explore

Building your association’s brand voice
Communication strategies across channels
Conference and event design
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement
Professional development planning

Featured Speaker

Topic: Communication strategies across channels
Speaker: To be confirmed

Learning Circles rotation

This Learning Circle is part of NZSAE’s fixed-topic fortnightly rotation, giving you the chance to explore every key area of association practice throughout the year:

Member Engagement – Recruitment, onboarding, retention, CX
Digital Tools & Technology – AI, CRM, analytics, data tools
Engagement, Events & Experience – Brand, communications, conferences, sponsorship, PD
Finance, Risk & Operations – Budgeting, compliance, systems, governance
Leadership & Strategy – Board dynamics, planning, staffing, sector positioning

The rotation provides a broader perspective while allowing each Circle to dive deep into its own area of expertise.

Association Systems & Membership Platforms in Practice (& user groups) (25 June 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Associations across New Zealand are using a wide range of AMS and CRM platforms to manage membership, events, communications, finance, reporting, and engagement — but many are still facing the same frustrations, challenges, and questions.

This NZSAE online discussion is designed as a practical peer conversation for association professionals to openly discuss the systems they use, what is working well, where challenges exist, and what they wish they had known earlier.

The session will begin with a facilitated whole-group discussion exploring:

the platforms currently being used across the sector
member engagement and renewals
integrations and reporting
websites and online portals
communications and automation
onboarding and user experience
frustrations, limitations, and lessons learned

Following the initial discussion, participants will move into smaller peer breakout groups based on the systems they currently use. These smaller discussions will allow association professionals to connect directly with others using the same platform to share experiences, practical tips, workarounds, and insights.

This is not a vendor presentation or sales session — it is a practical association-to-association conversation designed to support better decision-making and shared learning across the sector

Session Format

Part One — Sector Conversation (30 mins)
A facilitated discussion exploring the systems currently being used across associations and the common opportunities and frustrations being experienced.

Part Two — Peer System Groups (45 mins)
Participants move into smaller peer groups based on the systems they currently use for more focused practical discussion.

Part Three — Key Takeaways (15 mins)
Groups return for a final shared discussion around common themes, insights, and practical learnings.

The session will begin with a facilitated whole-group discussion exploring:

the platforms currently being used across the sector
member engagement and renewals
integrations and reporting
websites and online portals
communications and automation
onboarding and user experience
frustrations, limitations, and lessons learned

Advocacy & sector voice (Learning Circle) (02 July 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Leadership & Strategy Learning Circle

This Circle is for association professionals involved in Leadership & Strategy — with a focus on practical engagement and experience across channels.

Online meeting: This session will be delivered via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive the meeting link in their confirmation email and reminder communications prior to the event.

About NZSAE Learning Circles

Sessions begin with a 30-minute speaker presentation (recorded), followed by an off-the-record conversation among participants to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.

How this session works

30-minute speaker presentation (recorded)
Facilitated peer kōrero (not recorded)
Practical, experience-led discussion
Designed for immediate, real-world application

What we explore

Building your association’s brand voice
Communication strategies across channels
Conference and event design
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement
Professional development planning

Featured Speaker

Topic: Communication strategies across channels
Speaker: To be confirmed

Learning Circles rotation

This Learning Circle is part of NZSAE’s fixed-topic fortnightly rotation, giving you the chance to explore every key area of association practice throughout the year:

Member Engagement – Recruitment, onboarding, retention, CX
Digital Tools & Technology – AI, CRM, analytics, data tools
Engagement, Events & Experience – Brand, communications, conferences, sponsorship, PD
Finance, Risk & Operations – Budgeting, compliance, systems, governance
Leadership & Strategy – Board dynamics, planning, staffing, sector positioning

The rotation provides a broader perspective while allowing each Circle to dive deep into its own area of expertise.

Member value proposition (Learning Circle) (16 July 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Member Engagement Learning Circle

This Circle is for association professionals involved in Member Engagement — with a focus on practical engagement and experience across channels.

Online meeting: This session will be delivered via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive the meeting link in their confirmation email and reminder communications prior to the event.

About NZSAE Learning Circles

Sessions begin with a 30-minute speaker presentation (recorded), followed by an off-the-record conversation among participants to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.

How this session works

30-minute speaker presentation (recorded)
Facilitated peer kōrero (not recorded)
Practical, experience-led discussion
Designed for immediate, real-world application

What we explore

Building your association’s brand voice
Communication strategies across channels
Conference and event design
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement
Professional development planning

Featured Speaker

Topic: Communication strategies across channels
Speaker: To be confirmed

Learning Circles rotation

This Learning Circle is part of NZSAE’s fixed-topic fortnightly rotation, giving you the chance to explore every key area of association practice throughout the year:

Member Engagement – Recruitment, onboarding, retention, CX
Digital Tools & Technology – AI, CRM, analytics, data tools
Engagement, Events & Experience – Brand, communications, conferences, sponsorship, PD
Finance, Risk & Operations – Budgeting, compliance, systems, governance
Leadership & Strategy – Board dynamics, planning, staffing, sector positioning

The rotation provides a broader perspective while allowing each Circle to dive deep into its own area of expertise.

Workflow automation (Learning Circle) (30 July 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Digital Tools & Technology Learning Circle

This Circle is for association professionals involved in Digital Tools & Technology — with a focus on practical engagement and experience across channels.

Online meeting: This session will be delivered via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive the meeting link in their confirmation email and reminder communications prior to the event.

About NZSAE Learning Circles

Sessions begin with a 30-minute speaker presentation (recorded), followed by an off-the-record conversation among participants to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.

How this session works

30-minute speaker presentation (recorded)
Facilitated peer kōrero (not recorded)
Practical, experience-led discussion
Designed for immediate, real-world application

What we explore

Building your association’s brand voice
Communication strategies across channels
Conference and event design
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement
Professional development planning

Featured Speaker

Topic: Communication strategies across channels
Speaker: To be confirmed

Learning Circles rotation

This Learning Circle is part of NZSAE’s fixed-topic fortnightly rotation, giving you the chance to explore every key area of association practice throughout the year:

Member Engagement – Recruitment, onboarding, retention, CX
Digital Tools & Technology – AI, CRM, analytics, data tools
Engagement, Events & Experience – Brand, communications, conferences, sponsorship, PD
Finance, Risk & Operations – Budgeting, compliance, systems, governance
Leadership & Strategy – Board dynamics, planning, staffing, sector positioning

The rotation provides a broader perspective while allowing each Circle to dive deep into its own area of expertise.

Member journey design (Learning Circle) (13 August 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Engagement, Events & Experience Learning Circle

Online meeting: This session will be delivered via Zoom. Registered attendees will receive the meeting link in their confirmation email and reminder communications prior to the event.

About NZSAE Learning Circles

Sessions begin with a 30-minute speaker presentation (recorded), followed by an off-the-record conversation among participants to share ideas, experiences, and practical approaches.

How this session works

30-minute speaker presentation (recorded)
Facilitated peer kōrero (not recorded)
Practical, experience-led discussion
Designed for immediate, real-world application

What we explore

Building your association’s brand voice
Communication strategies across channels
Conference and event design
Stakeholder and sponsor engagement
Professional development planning

Featured Speaker

Topic: Communication strategies across channels
Speaker: To be confirmed

Learning Circles rotation

This Learning Circle is part of NZSAE’s fixed-topic fortnightly rotation, giving you the chance to explore every key area of association practice throughout the year:

Member Engagement – Recruitment, onboarding, retention, CX
Digital Tools & Technology – AI, CRM, analytics, data tools
Engagement, Events & Experience – Brand, communications, conferences, sponsorship, PD
Finance, Risk & Operations – Budgeting, compliance, systems, governance
Leadership & Strategy – Board dynamics, planning, staffing, sector positioning

The rotation provides a broader perspective while allowing each Circle to dive deep into its own area of expertise.