NACE National Board Elections

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"NACE must prepare for emerging challenges like technological advancements, by offering tailored training and fostering partnerships. Additionally, staying attuned to shifting consumer preferences is vital, necessitating education on sustainability, diversity, and experiential marketing. Adapting swiftly will ensure members remain competitive in the evolving hospitality landscape."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"Our priorities moving forward should target membership growth and retention, as well as the replenishment of our financial reserves. We've made great strides in this over the last year, but we can't let our foot off the gas. We only as strong as our ability to weather adversity through preparation."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"Membership and Volunteerism. Event professionals who became disengaged throughout the pandemic are harder to be compelled to become a member again. Volunteers are not easy to come by. We must engage a new generation and show them the value of association volunteerism."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"One is our students. We need to allocate time and resources to servicing this group and learning how we can integrate them seamlessly into our local chapters.

Another is that the idea of networking and education has changed. We need to figure out how to create meaningful and impactful communities within our local chapters."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"NACE has an opportunity to increase membership by engaging the younger generation through volunteerism, allowing NACE to strategically position itself for future success. However, declining interest in in-person gatherings presents a challenge as many seek to minimize face-to-face interactions and do not see value in attending meetings and industry events."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"I am a passionate coach and leader, and relevant education plus member value is the key to growth in our industry and association. Creating quality opportunities for our community to gather, learn, and develop new skills in areas like sustainability and technical advances will keep us on the forefront."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"One is remaining an essential resource when event industry professionals have so much access to other materials and associations. I really think our new CPCE materials provide a great opportunity.

Another is continued DEI efforts and perspectives to maintain our strong, vibrant community."

What are two key emerging opportunities/challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to address them?

"NACE faces the challenge of engaging a new generation of professionals. Utilizing diverse platforms and adapting content to shorter attention spans is crucial. An opportunity lies in cultivating membership by understanding and serving the evolving needs of industry professionals and differentiating NACE through thoughtful marketing."