Africa Society of Association Executives (AfSAE)

4 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Behind every thriving association lies a solid framework that drives long-term success. Here are the key traits that set successful associations apart: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: They emphasize clear, long-term strategies that address both current trends and the future state of the industry. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩-𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝: Success stems from leveraging data, nurturing strong relationships (with staff and partners), and investing in the right team members. 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Growing associations prioritize their members, organizing around their needs rather than rigid governance structures. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Resilience in navigating challenges and embracing change is a cornerstone of lasting success. #associationsmanagement #africanassociations ##memberengagement #data #adaptability #strategy

𝐓𝐡𝐞 5𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 5𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 (𝐀𝐀𝐒5) was a milestone event, far surpassing expectations and establishing new benchmarks in engagement and impact for everyone involved. The success of this year’s summit was made possible through the invaluable support of our partners, to whom we extend our gratitude. Their support ensured that AAS5 was a resounding success, strengthening networks across Africa and beyond. The event hosted at the 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 under the leadership of the 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. It attracted delegates in record numbers from 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚, 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦 were also represented. All the engagement, contributions, and passion for association work made this Summit memorable and impactful. In the summit session on 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, a keynote delivered by Veemal Gungadin, the transformative impact of AI on associations was highlighted. Gungadin, from the event tech company Gevme, shared insights on the accelerated adoption of AI, particularly generative AI, in various functions within organizations. Read more on our website https://lnkd.in/dGFsEJub Mungai T. NFI (CSM®) Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE Jeffers Miruka #associationsmanagement #AI #africanassociations #aas52024 #tanzania #impact #AfSAE

I was privileged to attend the two fruitful days of the 5th African Association Summit organized by the Africa Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) held on 29th - 30th October at JNICC, Dar es Salaam. The summit offered a platform for learning, networking, and sharing best practices in association management. It was a rare opportunity to engage with experts and peers across Africa and beyond, exploring ground-breaking topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in association management and ensuring sustainability in the organization’s future. The theme was Leveraging Al (Artificial Intelligence) and Innovation in Association. There was an outstanding line-up of speakers sharing their experiences and insights, as well as industry experts from the USA, Singapore, Canada, and South Africa. I was among the lucky participants who received a certificate of recognition for valuable contributions to advancing innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in African associations. . TAREA TZ #AASS Arusha International Conference Centre AFAMCO #ICCA #ICF #Meet4Impact #JMIC Talley Jeffers Miruka

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Attending conferences (such as the #AAS5) is essential for #professional growth and #career progression. Whether you're an experienced professional or at the beginning of your career, conferences offer valuable learning experiences that can drive you forward. Let’s look at the benefits of attending conferences and how they can impact your professional path. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Conferences serve as vibrant knowledge hubs, fostering meaningful connections and unique opportunities for professional growth. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 Attending conferences can boost your skills, increase productivity, and elevate your job performance. These benefits not only strengthen your capabilities but also lead to greater responsibilities and career advancement. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 Conferences provide valuable insights into the latest industry trends and best practices. Many events include sessions focused on emerging developments and the future of the field, giving attendees a clear view of what lies ahead. This knowledge allows professionals to stay ahead of changes and adapt proactively. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 One of the core reasons for attending a conference is the chance to network. Conferences offer an unmatched platform to connect with industry professionals, significantly expanding your professional network. Meeting like-minded individuals not only broadens your knowledge but also creates opportunities for potential collaborations, partnerships, and even future career prospects. #aas52024 #associationssummit #summit #growth #learning #profesionaldevelopment #AfSAE

Africa has so much potential! I just had a very inspiring trip to Dar Es Salaam. I've been challenged on my thinking on many fronts. What's clear is there are many meaningful problems to be solved. I saw a young African generation that is just so eager to learn and make things better. Not just for themselves but for the society. See the notebooks on the table? That’s during an evening reception. That’s the eagerness to absorb as much as possible! Here’s a few stories about some (of the many) amazing people & future leaders I’ve met during my short trip: Dr Noni Tindigwe, MD is a 27 year old Doctor and he volunteers his time in a non-profit. He is already an avid user of ChatGPT & Gemini. He uses these tools to help in his healthcare research work - to do analysis of data. And as young as he is in his career, when I asked him how many years of experience he feels AI tools give him now, Noni says he feels like he’s has over a decade of experience with the wealth of readily accessible information and insights that he now has. Noni boldly describes himself on LinkedIn as: Visionary Trader; Future Billionnaire; Born Again Christian; Student of life; Medical Doctor Norah Urio is a young entrepreneur, a Cake Artist to be more precise. She bakes customised cakes for her customers and was eager to see how AI can help in her business. She just learnt how she can use Copilot for free to do ideation of unique cake concepts for her customers. And even have images generated and use it to brainstorm. Yohana Likindaanyu is the young Executive Director of “Hearts of Compassion Foundation”. And while many of us are euphoric about the potential of AI. He's concerned that the potential widening gap between the abled and disabled children will grow wider. My naive self initially thought that this won’t be the case - with tech like Neuralink and more. But the truth is these tech are not going to be affordable anytime soon. And in the meantime, we are going to see abled people get augmented at an accelerating pace with the help of AI. So, what will happen for those with disabilities? Will innovation lag for them? These are the future leaders in Africa! And there are others that are doing meaninful work. Jeffers Miruka & Gregg H. Talley, FASAE, CAE - I’d like to thank you for what you do; for nurturing the current & future talent. It's inspiring ❤️ Count on me on the next steps! And hopefully we can rope in some more folks along the way! #purpose #impact Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF Alexander Alles Glenton De Kock Frank Murangwa Mungai T. NFI (CSM®) Nicanor Sabula

In a world where #AI is rapidly emerging as a transformative force, KAAO is thrilled to join associations and like-minded innovators at the 5th Africa Innovation Summit at Julius Nyerere International Convention Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania organized by Africa Society of Association Executives (AfSAE). This two-day summit is a fantastic opportunity to delve into how we can harness the power of AI to revolutionize our associations and elevate member experiences. Today’s discussions highlighted the booming potential of AI technology, showcasing how it can streamline operations, enhance engagement, and enable data-driven decision-making. We explored innovative sustainable practices and uncovered the boundless possibilities that AI brings to the table. It’s clear that embracing this technology isn’t just about keeping up; it’s about leading the way in creating impactful, resilient organizations. As we embark on this exciting journey, we invite you to join us in embracing the AI revolution! Together, we can forge a brighter future for our associations and make meaningful waves of change in our communities. The time to seize this opportunity is now! #AAS52024 #Innovation #Associations #KenyanAirOperators #AirOperators #Aviation #KAAO #AFSAE #AIRevolution

Light moments during the just completed 5𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭, 2024 (𝐀𝐀𝐒5). Over the past two days, we’ve engaged in insightful conversations on how African associations can use technology to elevate their operations. From streamlining and automating tasks to effective fundraising and building sustainable strategic plans, we’re equipping associations with the tools needed for impactful growth. #aas52024 #africanassociations #ai #sustainability #fundraising #AfSAE

Day 1 yesterday 29-Nov at the start of the 5th Africa Associations Summit #AAS5 at the #JNICC in the city of Dar es Salaam. Great presentations on Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Associations strategy, Impact, environmental, Coaching... the list goes on. Thanks to our speakers Veemal Gungadin Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF Gregg H. Talley, FASAE, CAE Kathleen Lihanda - Omol Nicanor Sabula Mungai T. NFI (CSM®) Alexander Alles Frank Murangwa Mkunde Senyagwa Matt Raven Mdu Biyela Glenton De Kock and many more for your time and dedication

Day #2 of the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 (𝐀𝐀𝐒5), this morning, we feature prominent trainings including: 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 –Matt Raven Glue Up – Africa , 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈? - Kathleen Lihanda - Omol, Director of Social Impact, ICF Foundation, & 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔 (𝑷𝑪𝑶𝒔) 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 – Doris Rwebangira Parsons CEO – SRC Agency... Follow us to get more insight into the topics of conversation, www.afsae.org #aas52024 #tanzania #growth #jnicc #technology #conferences

Beautiful set up by the 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 #JNICC team on 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2 of the𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 #AAS52024... #tanzania #associationsmanagement #associationleadership #aas52024