Men's Leadership Advisory Group

Men's Leadership Event

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Association Forum has announced a powerhouse advisory group to design a men's leadership experience. This initiative aims to help men in the association sector reflect, grow, and connect through modern, inclusive leadership. The advisory group will shape the tone, guardrails, and pilot planning for 2026, ensuring the experience is impactful and inclusive.

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Men's Leadership Conference

Association Forum, the organization behind the Women’s Executive Forum and Welcoming Environment®, is proud to introduce a powerful new leadership experience designed specifically for men. Launching in summer 2026, this event invites participants to engage in purpose-driven leadership, forge authentic connections, and grow in community with others.

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Adam 'Smiley' Poswolsky
Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky
Keynote Speaker on Workplace Belonging & Human Connection, Bestselling Author
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 Greg Heidrich
Greg Heidrich
CEO, Society of Actuaries
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Darryll Stinson
Darryll Stinson
Keynote Speaker on Mental Health, Leadership & Performance, TEDx Speaker
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 Jonathan Adams, CAE
Jonathan Adams, CAE
Forty Under 40 award recipient
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Shawn Boynes
Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE
Association CEO, Mental Health & Inclusion Advocate
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 James Jessie
James Jessie
Chief Sales Officer, Travel Portland
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Ahmmad Brown
Ahmmad Brown, PhD
Equity and Inclusion Advisor & Professor of the Practice, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University
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 ,  Bryan White, CAE
Association ForumBryan White, CAE
Association Forum Board of Directors liaison
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Lowell Aplebaum
Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF
CEO, Vista Cova, Expert Facilitator
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 Artesha Moore, FASAE, CAE
Association ForumArtesha Moore, FASAE, CAE
CEO & President, Association Forum
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Carlos Cardenas, CAE
Carlos Cardenas, CAE, AAiP
Senior Strategic Consultant, DelCor Technology Solutions, 2024 Association Professional Achievement Award Winner, Co-Founder Associations Latino, Co-Founder Veterans Chamber of Commerce
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 Alec Rosofsky, CAE, CMP
Association ForumAlec Rosofsky, CAE, CMP
Director of Learning & Events, Association Forum
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