2025 CSAE Annual Conference 

CSAE’s Annual Conference focuses on creating connections that help you build and elevate all the possibilities for your association, business, organization – and personal and professional growth. This is CSAE’s largest event of the year, spanning three days of opportunities to be immersed in association possibilities.

The connections you make may be with people or ideas that spark new concept; they may be for your staff who meet colleagues from other associations; they may be in a new approach or style or concept that helps you build your organization’s success. Or, the connection may be something someone says in a keynote or workshop that “connects the dots” with a new opportunity or solution.

With opportunities to earn CAE credits, engage with industry thought leaders, and build lasting connections with peers, this is the must-attend event for association executives and professionals dedicated to growth, innovation, and impact. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of associations—join us!

Each year, CSAE identifies a unique location for its conference to provide attendees with a myriad of professional keynotes and workshops, along with social activities and countless opportunities to collaborate. In 2025, we are honored that the Hotel Polaris at the Air Force Academy is our host hotel, as they just opened their hotel earlier this year!

Register For The Conference

General Schedule

Key Deadlines:
April 1 - 30, 2025 Discounted Pricing
$499 for Members and $300 for Additional People from Same Organization (when you purchase a full Conference registration);
$699 for Non-Members
Read more and register.

May 3, 2025 - Deadline for best pricing with Hotel Polaris
Hotel Polaris is offering a special $215 rate for CSAE members (plus taxes and fees) until May 3.  The event is likely to sell out, so don't wait to secure your hotel lodging!

CSAE 2025 Annual Conference Registration Pricing

Special Thanks to our 2025 Annual Conference Planning Committee

Leadership

Michael Hoehn
Annual Conference Co-Chair and COO, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

Shannon Stone
Annual Conference Co-Chair and Senior Relationship Manager, AMG National Trust

Su Hawk
Executive Director, CSAE

Awards Subcommittee

Chair: Betty Knecht
Executive Director, Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association

Deborah Robichaud
CME Manager, Obesity Medicine Association

Conference Logistics, Volunteer Coordination, and Hotel Subcommittee

Chair: Brittany Tommelein
Meeting Manager, Veritas Association Management

Laura Woodruff
Education Specialist, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

Joan Hablutzel
Senior Director, Education, Events & Operations, Obesity Medicine Association

Rebecca Sosa
Sales and Event Manager, Delaware North

Melissa Gonyea
Senior Sales Manager, Hotel Polaris

Brenda Hansen
Global Event Strategist, Maritz

Marketing and Communications Subcommittee

Chair: Abbey Aguirre
Executive Director, American Planning Association – Colorado Chapter

Joan Hablutzel
Senior Director, Education, Events & Operations, Obesity Medicine Association

Rodrigo Sagastegui
Marketing Professional, RS Marketing Studio

Pre-Conference Experiences & Social Activities Subcommittee

Co-Chair: Holly Taylor
Group Servicing Manager, Visit Colorado Springs

Co-Chair: Brittany Hunt
Sales Manager, Visit Colorado Springs

Craig Cheatham
President and CEO, The Realty Alliance

Janet Randles
Lodging Manager, Triple Crown Sports and Co-Chair, CSAE Membership Committee 

Mary Beth Armbruster
Director of Marketing and Membership, Reprographic Services Association and Co-Chair, CSAE Marketing Committee

Silent Auction Subcommittee

Chair: Richelle Kemper
Sr. Sales Manager, Marriott Westminster

Co-Chair: Rebecca Sosa
Sales and Event Manager, Delaware North

Jen Crowell
Executive Director, Helm Association Management

Speakers Subcommittee

Co-Chair: Teresa Fraker
Executive Director, Obesity Medicine Association

Co-Chair: Kelsey Wood
Director, Membership, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

Lynn Gangone
(Retired) President and CEO, AACTE

Lisa Hough
President and CEO, Adams County Regional Economic Partnership

Hotel Polaris Coordination

Melissa Gonyea
Senior Sales Manager, Hotel Polaris

Kornelia Karwat
Conference Service Manager, Hotel Polaris