Where association CEOs connect, collaborate, and conquer the sector's toughest challenges.
join the roundtableAdvancing association CEO leadership through connection and insights
Purpose-built for association CEOs, connect with a vetted, confidential peer group of fellow association chief executives who truly understand the challenges and complexities of your role. Tackle unique challenges: member engagement, board relations, advocacy, and revenue growth.
Share solutions and strategies in a trusted, non-competitive environment, and unlock a comprehensive suite of high-value benefits carefully designed to support your leadership, expand your influence, and provide unmatched industry insights.
The CEO Update roundtable discussions provide an invaluable forum for association leaders to engage in intimate, candid, strategic conversations on critical and emerging issues. From mergers and acquisitions to governance, political shifts, and global risks, these sessions offer unique peer insights, real-world solutions, and a trusted space for navigating today’s complex leadership challenges.
Rich Brady, CEO SDFM
The CEO Update Roundtable is a critical part of my DC peer network whether in a large or small gathering, the topics discussed are always timely and relevant, and after each interaction, I leave with actionable takeaways I appreciate the diversity of the group as well and lean on it when I need practical advice or solutions to strategic issues.
Kelly Mariott, CEO, AHAM
My Roundtable membership is an invaluable resource. The content and programming is targeted specifically at the issues confronting Association leaders, helping me better navigate this complex time. CEO Update has also curated a network of peers that' that enjoy spending time with and learning from. This is one of the easiest budget decisions I make all year.
Marc Cadin, CEO, FinsecaMore than a membership, the roundtable is your seat at the table
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU:
ATTEND MEMBERS-ONLY
CONFIDENTIAL EVENTS
Accelerate your association's growth through regular convening with your peers and access to leading experts at events like:
The CEO Roundtable Summit hosted annually in Washington, DC
Quarterly, Small Group CEO Dinners & Workshops on top-of-mind topics
TAP INTO A NETWORK OF HIGH-
PERFORMING PEERS
Leadership can be isolating. Leverage the Roundtable’s robust network of association CEOs, including access to a private, members-only LinkedIn group. You’ll benefit from a network that spans a range of industries and organziational stuctures to provide diverse perspectives and solutions.
Need to identify a peer advisor on a specific topic? The CEO Update team is at your service to source relevant connections.
LEAD WITH DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS
Members receive CEO Update’s Annual CEO & Senior Executive Salary & Compensation Guide and National Compensation Report.
You’ll also receive access to Association Insight, rich with benchmarking data.
Need deeper insight? CEO Update’s Data & Research Team will coordindate with your team on customized benchmarking.
ACCESS INDUSTRY EVENTS
CEO & Senior Staff Workshops on key topics including, M&A, Organizational Transformation, Non-Traditional Revenue Diversification, Optimizing Performance, Building High-Performing Teams
Industry Awards Salute to Association Excellence & Nonprofit CFO of the Year Awards
MEET THE MEMBERS
Jennifer Abril
President & CEO
American Cleaning Institute
Lori Anderson
CEO
International Sign Association
Steven Anderson
President & CEO
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Thomas Arend
CEO
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
James Balda
President & CEO
Argentum
Karen Barr
President & CEO
Investment Adviser Association
Michael Bellaman
President & CEO
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc.
Stefano Bertuzzi
CEO
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Upcoming events
As a valued member, you gain complimentary access to all CEO Update and Association TRENDS events. From insightful discussions to unparalleled networking opportunities, these events are designed to keep you informed, connected, and ahead in the association industry.
CEO Update
CEO Update Live: Association Mergers & Acquisitions
September 9, 2026
Washington, DC
CEO Update C-Suite Retreat
September 21-23, 2026
Louisville, KY
CEO Roundtable Dinner: Developing and Maintaining Effective Partnerships
October 13, 2026
Washington, DC
CEO Women's Breakfast
October 28, 2026
Washington, DC
CEO Update Live: Executive Recruitment & High Performance Team Development
December 9, 2026
Washington, DC
Association TRENDS
AMS Fest DC
September 16-18, 2026
Washington, DC
Nonprofit Legal, Finance & Grants Conference
October 7-8, 2026
Washington, DC
Salute to Association Excellence
Spring 2027
Washington, DC
Get Inside the Conversations Association Leaders Are Having Right Now
CEO Update Roundtables bring association CEOs together for candid, peer-to-peer conversations about the challenges shaping their organizations—and members get exclusive access to briefings that capture the key insights, strategies, and questions emerging from those discussions.
These briefings go beyond high-level trends to capture the candid perspectives and practical approaches association executives are sharing with one another. Become a CEO Update Roundtable member to access the full Roundtable Briefings—and gain an inside look at how your peers are navigating the decisions shaping the future of association leadership.