digitalNow 2026

The AI + Digital Strategy Conference for Associations

Washington, D.C. 
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key: October 25 - 28 

digitalNow brings Silicon Valley thinking and executive-level strategy directly to association leaders. Over four days, you'll learn how AI, digital business models, and modern member expectations are reshaping organizations, and exactly how to adapt.

You'll leave with plans, workflows, and priorities your team can implement immediately.

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The Shift Associations Can't Ignore

Associations are facing a fundamental shift. The challenge isn't awareness; it's knowing what to do next.

digitalNow is designed to help association leadership teams respond with confidence, not guesswork.

AI is changing how members learn, search, and engage

Staff productivity expectations are rising

Traditional revenue models are under pressure

Digital experiences now define member value

Keynote Speakers
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Amith Nagarajan

Founder, Blue Cypress

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Eric O'Neill

Cybersecurity expert, legendary FBI operative, and lawyer

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Safi Bahcall

Private investor, physicist, entrepreneur (biotech), author of Loonshots

Sunday, October 25th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Invite Only Mastermind Event
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Monday, October 26th
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:15 AM - 8:25 AM
Welcome
8:25 AM - 9:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
Keynote Speaker
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
AAiP Pinning Ceremony
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Networking & Solutions Break
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Keynote Speaker
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM
Keynote Speaker
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Keynote Panel and Q&A
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Innovation Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking & Solutions Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Keynote Deep Dives & Breakout Sessions
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Hands-On AI Session #1
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 27th
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM
Welcome
8:35 AM - 8:45 AM
Innovation Awards Ceremony
8:45 AM - 9:35 AM
Keynote Speaker
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM
Keynote Speaker
10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Networking & Solutions Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Keynote Speaker
12:20 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Keynote Panel & Q&A
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking & Solutions Break
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Innovation Sessions & Breakout Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Innovation Sessions, Keynote Deep Dives & Breakout Sessions
4:15 - 5:00 PM
AI Hands-On Session #2
5:00 PM
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Download Reception
Wednesday, October 28th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote or Innovation Showcase
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
AI Hands-On Session #3
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Closing Takeaways

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Consultants must register at least one association professional guest.
Non-sponsoring vendors may send one representative and two association professionals for $2,500.
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Who Needs to Be in the Room

This conference is built for the people responsible for making decisions, not just gathering ideas.

Executive Directors & CEOs

Setting organizational strategy

Membership & Marketing Leaders

Responsible for engagement

Education & Credentialing Leaders

Modernizing learning

Technology & Operations Leaders

Evaluating platforms and AI tools

Sponsorship & Business Development

Rethinking non-dues revenue

AI Task Force Teams

Part of a team tasked with "figuring out AI" for your organization

What You'll Learn

Thank You To Our Amazing Sponsors!