Category Archives: Events

June Events

Below is a list of technology events and training for the association community coming up this month:

Webinars

Thurs, June 2
Higher Logic Q2 Learning Series
“Your Mobile Future: What You Need to Know”
Results Direct

Thurs, June 16
Higher Logic Q2 Learning Series
“BOOTCAMP: 7 Tips From the Website Redesign Trenches”
 Ray van Hilst, Vanguard Technology & NADP

Vendor Software Training

Aptify

June 7-9, 2011
Administrator – 5.x
Washington, DC

June 21-22, 2011
Fundamentals – 5.x
June 21-22, 2011
Chicago, IL

June 23-24, 2011
Applications – 5.x
Chicago, IL

TMA Resources

June 13-17, 2011
Enterprise Technical Training
Vienna, VA

June 27-July 1, 2011
Web Technical Training
Vienna, VA

Advanced Solutions International (iMIS)

Jun 02- 03, 2011
IMIS Fundraising
Toronto, ON

Jun 06- 06, 2011 10AM ET
Order Entry for End Users
On-Line

Jun 06, 2011 2pm ET
Orders – Inventory Management
On-Line

Jun 07, 2011 10am ET
Orders for Managers
On-Line

Jun 08, 2011
IMIS Public Web View
Alexandria, VA

Jun 09-10, 2011
Web Content Management
Alexandria, VA
 

Jun 13, 2011 10-12AM/2-4PM ET
Introduction to Process Manager
On-Line
 

Jun 14-16, 2011
IDashboards: 3 Day Class -AYD 10AM ET
On-Line

Jun 14, 2011 2PM ET
Public View Set Up – Basic configuration
On-Line

Jun 15, 2011 2PM ET
Public View – Events
On-Line

Jun 16, 2011 2PM ET
Public View – Orders
On-Line

Jun 17, 2011 2PM ET
Public View – Tools
On-Line

Jun 17, 2011 10am ET
Web Content Management for Content Managers
On-Line

Jun 20- 21, 2011
Advanced Crystal Reports for IMIS
Alexandria, VA

Jun 20- 21, 2011
IMIS Task Centre
Toronto, ON

Jun 22- 24, 2011
IMIS Overview
Alexandria, VA

Jun 22, 2011
IMIS Public Web View
Toronto, ON

Jun 23- 24, 2011
Web Content Management
Toronto, ON

Jun 27- 29, 2011
IMIS Overview
Austin, TX

Jun 30-Jul 01, 2011
IMIS Introductory Crystal Reports
Austin, TX

User Group Meetings

I didn’t come across any meeting announcements for any local user group meetings.  If you have one scheduled and I missed it, please fell free to add a comment to this post with the details.

Product Demos

Again, I didn’t find any pre-scheduled. However, many vendors will conduct product demos on demand or can be organized by contacting their sales office directly.

Springtime Expo

Have you heard of ASAE’s Springtime Expo?  Yes, it’s an event for meeting planners.  However, the expo is also a great place to visit technology vendors that specialize in that area of association managment: think software for distance learning, expo management, registration management, abstract management, and audio visual needs.  Last year, I attended for the first time and was amazed at the number of tech vendors to visit.  It’s happening on April 28th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the tradeshow only registration option is a bargain.  If you’re looking for technology solutions around meetings and events, check out the expo hall search to see if it might be worth a visit for you.

May 2011 Events for the Association Technology Community

Below is a list of technology events and training for the association community coming up this month:

Conferences

May 11-12
Innovations – iMIS Solutions Providers Only
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

May 18
Progress U. – The Project Management Edition
Washington, DC
Twitter Hashtag: #progressu

Vendor Software Training

May 3-4
Aptify Fundamentals 5.x
Washington, DC

May 5 -6
Aptify Applications 5.x
Washington, DC

May 9
NetForum Enterprise Data Model Training
Avectra’s Offices in McLean, VA

May 9-13
TMA Personify Enterprise Technical Training
Rosemont, IL

May 12-13
NetForum Enterprise MRS Reports Training
Avectra’s Offices in McLean, VA

May 16
NetForum Enterprise Data Model Training
Avectra’s Offices in Chicago, IL

May 16-17
TMA Personify Data Analyzer for Report Writers Training
Vienna, VA

May 17-18
NetForum Enterprise Toolkit Training
Avectra’s Offices in Chicago, IL

May 18
TMA Personify Universe Designer Basic Training
Vienna, VA

May 19-20
NetForum Enterprise MRS Reports Training
Avectra’s Offices in Chicago, IL

May 19-20
TMA Personify Xcelsius Training
Vienna, VA

May 23-25
iMIS Overview
ASI’s Offices in Alexandria, VA

May 23-27
TMA Personify Web Technical Training
Rosemont, IL

May 24-26
Aptify e-Business Developer 5.x
Chicago, IL

May 26-27
Introduction to Crystal Reports
ASI’s Offices in Alexandria, VA

Webinars

May 12
Higher Logic Q2 Learning Series
Create a Virtual Learning Conversation for Members
Blue Sky Broadcast

May 12
Ask Not What Your Members Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Members
Informz

May 19
Higher Logic Q2 Learning Series
Community Engagement: Value, Validate, and Respect
Jay Daughtry, Chatterbachs

User Group Meetings

May 20 – Avectra Users Group Meeting

Product Demos

None pre-scheduled; however, many vendors will conduct product demos on demand or can be organized by contacting their sales office directly.

ASAE Tech Council kicks off #ASAETech chat

The ASAE Technology Council kicks off #ASAETech chat today at 3 pm ET on Twitter.  Maddie Grant, the Chief Social Media Strategist at SocialFish and co-author of Open Community will moderate today’s topic, How to get more engagement in your online communities/social media sites.

These monthly chats will focus on hot topics for technology leaders in the associations and non-profits and will be moderated by volunteers in our industry.  Flag your calendar now for the 2nd Friday each month at 3pm ET.  If you’ve never tuned in for a live Twitter chat before, you can follow along simply by using Twitter search .  However, participating is easier using a site such as TweetChat.

In the interest of full disclosure, I’m a current member of the ASAE Technology Council and a big supporter of their efforts.  Let me know if you have a suggestion for a future topic or would like to volunteer to moderate.

Its not too late – Register for NiUG Chicago 2011

I highly recommend that AMS administrators and users get involved with their software’s users group.  iMIS folks should give serious consideration to attending one of more of the NiUG events held each year.  I’ve attended quite a few NiUG meetings on the east coast, and this slate of sessions and speakers offered at the upcoming conference in Chicago on April 18-20 offers a jam packed lineup.

The pre-conference schedule offers 5 choices of full day training sessions for an additional fee.  The extra fees are reasonable by comparison with other training centers.  Plus at NiUG, you get the benefit of training with iMIS expert trainers on an iMIS Database with iMIS tables and fields.  For new iMIS Database Administrators, these sessions can be eye opening, empowering you to return to the office and create new solutions to business problems at your association.  The pre-conference sessions include the following offerings:

  • Task Center
  • SQL Server Intermediate/Advanced
  • Crystal Reports
  • SSRS-SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Introduction to iMIS Membership and AR/Cash

The conference itself includes the following sessions:

  • What’s coming in iMIS 15.2 -from ASI
  • Trends and Engagement with Mobile Platform in Your Organization-Alan Atwood, TX Medical Assn and Kelly Flowers, Powered by DUB
  • Social Networking Going Mobile: Becoming Social and Generating Engagement- Andy Steggles, Higher Logic
  • A look at ASI’s Resources – from ASI
  • And 18 additional breakout sessions over 2 days. 

If you miss this event, start making plans now to get to the next NiUG event in Baltimore on October 19-21, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor.

April 2011 Events for the Association Technology Community

There are so many technology events for the association community coming up this month, I was inspired to make a list.   If you’re lucky enough to be attending one of these events, please share the event hashtag in a comment below. 

Conferences

April 3-6
TAUG 2011- TMA Resources Annual Users Group Conference
The Westin Bayshore
Vancouver BC

April 3-5
2011 Euclid User Group Conference
Doubletree Hotel
Bethesda, MD

April 6-9
DigitalNow - created and produced by Fusion Productions and Disney Institute
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

April 18-20
NIUG International ConferenceiMIS Users Group
Hyatt Regency
Chicago

April 13
NYSAE Technology Institute and Vendor Showcase
The New Yorker Hotel
New York, NY

April 15
AENC Technology 20.11
Sheraton Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

April 26-27
ASAE Marketing and Membership Conference
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

Webinars

April 7  2:05 pm ET
Higher Logic’s Q2 Learning Series program
Online Advertising: A New Source of Non-Dues Revenue
Scott Oser Associates & NAA

April 21 2:05 pm ET
Higher Logic’s Q2 Learning Series program
“Create a Membership on the Fast-Track for Renewal”
Jeff Mascott, Adfero Group

Vendor Software Training

April 6-9
Aptify e-Business Developer 5.x Training
Chicago

April 8
NetForum Enterprise: WorkFlow Training
Avectra’s Offices in McLean, VA

April 11 – 12
iMIS Task Centre
ASI’s Office in Alexandria, VA

April 13
iMIS Public Web View
ASI’s Office in Alexandria, VA

April 14 – 15
iMIS Web Content Management
ASI’s Office in Alexandria, VA

April 19-22
Aptify Developer I – 5.x
Washington DC

Product Demos

ASI is offering several product demos this month of the Dub Mobile App for iMIS and the Solution Tour for Faith based Organizations.  Also scheduled is the Mastering the Software Selection Process webinar.

If I’ve missed any other conference, training, webinar or pre-scheduled demos specifically for the association community, please feel free to add to the list by posting below in comments.  If you’d like to add your event to my list for next month’s event post, please contact me via email.