Almost 150 association CEOs and senior executives from the U.S.
and Canada will meet in Ottawa next June for ASAE’s 2026 Executive Leadership
Forum (ELF)
The forum, a platform for association leaders to ‘explore
bold approaches to governance, strategy and organisational resilience’, will
take place at The Westin Ottawa from 28-30 June.
Under the theme ‘Leading with Audacity’ the forum will see delegates
engage in leadership conversations, peer learning and facilitated discussions designed
to challenge assumptions and spark innovation.
Michelle Mason, ASAE president and CEO said: “This year’s forum will immerse executive leaders in a highly interactive environment
designed to spark new ideas, deepen connections, and equip them with practical
approaches to the complex issues facing their organisations.”
The Canadian capital was selected as the host city as part
of ASAE’s partnership with Destination Canada and follows Montréal, host city earlier this year.
Stephanie Seguin, vice president, sales, business and major
events at Ottawa Tourism, said Ottawa was a ‘natural fit’ for the ELF.
She said: “As a G7 capital with a compact, walkable downtown
and a strong concentration of national associations, Ottawa offers a boutique
experience at city scale. ELF’s theme of ‘Leading with Audacity’ reflects the
way our partners are reimagining meetings and events here, and we look forward
to showcasing the city’s ideas, venues, and people to this influential
audience.”
The main forum will be complemented by host-city supported
receptions and local partner venues including Rogers Centre Ottawa and Fairmont
Château Laurier.
