Date:
May 13, 2026
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Planet Word
925 13th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20005
CEO Update Roundtable Members are invited to the CEO Update Roundtable Summit, a one-day retreat where members gather to discuss their most pervasive leadership challenges, with structured sessions from leading experts on topics such as disruption, communication and digital strategy, managing complex organizations, and leading change. This program is eligible for CAE credits, providing valuable professional development for association executives.
Come away from the Summit with new ideas on how to lead your organization, how to manage change coming to every association, and new ways to tackle stubborn problems.
You must be a member of the CEO Update Roundtable to attend. Learn more.
2026 Agenda
8:00-9:00 a.m.Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00-10:00 a.m.Keynote: Lisa Bodell, CEO, FutureThink; Bestselling Author, The Simplicity Solution – Reclaim Control and Thrive in Times of Upheaval
We’re no longer managing change at work – we’re coping with chaos. There’s too much – of everything. With people overwhelmed by complexity and the path forward anything but clear, the answer is to not try and control chaos, the solution is to embrace simple. In this presentation, Lisa Bodell shows organizations why simplicity is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s the strategy to eliminate noise, regain focus, and unleash the capacity to create the future.
Lisa’s passion for simplicity is personal. Raised in a home filled with instability and unpredictability, she learned early how to survive chaos. That skill propelled her corporate success – but it also led to burnout. It wasn’t until she realized she didn’t need to manage chaos – she needed to eliminate it – that everything changed.
Backed by more than 25 years of global experience and compelling case studies from organizations like Netflix, AT&T, and Pfizer, Lisa shares the practical tools and mindset shifts that help organizations simplify how work gets done – without sacrificing results. Through humor, interactive polling technology, and unforgettable storytelling, Lisa challenges leaders to stop reacting to the chaos around them and get clear about shaping the work – and culture – they truly want.
“We’re no longer managing change at work – we’re coping with chaos. The answer is to not try and control chaos, the solution is to embrace simple.”
10:05-10:15 a.m.Insight Bursts
Fast-paced executive “Insight Bursts” from industry partners to surface key trends, risks, and opportunities attendees should be thinking about as they head into a day of strategic learning and scenario planning.
10:20-11:00 a.m.Rethinking the Five-Year Plan: How CEOs Are Rebuilding Business Models
Times have changed, and the rapid advancement of AI, the entrance of private companies into the information space, member consolidation and political instability have thrown the five-year plan out the window. Explore how CEOs are rethinking and restructuring their business models as they share practical approaches, lessons learned, and real-world examples of staying resilient, growing, and creating new value.
- Wayne Chopus, Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)
- Kate Offringa, Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA)
11:05 a.m.-12:20 p.m.Scenario Labs
Engage in focused Scenario Labs that examine funding volatility, technology roadmaps, and community and member experience, offering senior leaders a forum to pressure-test assumptions, refine strategies, and identify concrete organizational priorities.
12:30-1:45 p.m.Networking Lunch
Refuel and continue your conversations from the morning over lunch with fellow attendees at Immigrant Food.
1:50-2:50 p.m. Keynote: Jon McNeill, Past President of Tesla, former COO of Lyft, and current CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures
Mastering Innovation and Scaling: The Proven Algorithm for Success
As long as business has existed, people have been trying to find the secret to success, often unsuccessfully. But what if there really was a proven blueprint for growth? According to former Tesla president and Lyft COO Jon McNeill, the “algorithm for success” that’s been employed at Tesla and SpaceX has consistently delivered transformative results. In this fascinating presentation, McNeill – who led Tesla through a period of explosive growth, driving revenue from $2B to $20B – shares insights from his book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and SpaceX (March 2026), offering a deep dive into a proven method for accelerating innovation and scaling success. Through real-world examples, he unpacks the key steps of “the algorithm,” why it works, and how companies across industries have leveraged it. Attendees will walk away with a practical, actionable framework they can apply immediately within their organization to drive growth and turn bold ideas into reality.
2:55-3:35 p.m. Finding Your Rhythm: Leadership Lessons from Nearly Five Decades at the Helm
Drawing on 46 years in association leadership, including 38 as a CEO, Steven Anderson shares how understanding your organization’s “rhythm” can sharpen decision-making, strengthen culture, and sustain long-term impact. Learn how to align leadership cadence with mission, members, and moments that matter most.
- Steven C. Anderson FASAE, CAE, IOM, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
3:45-4:45 p.m.Cocktail Reception
Wrap up your day of learning and networking with a relaxing reception. Enjoy refreshments, connect with attendees, and reflect on the day’s key takeaways.
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