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

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Kipp Bodnar

Chief Marketing Officer, HubSpot

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Raja Rajamannar

CMO, Mastercard

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Dave Dellin

CEO, AQHA

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Mallory Mejias

Actor & Podcast Host, Blue Cypress

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Daniel Stoian

Center for Emerging Global Leaders

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 - Sponsored by Adage
8:15 AM - 8:25 AM
Welcome
8:25 AM - 9:25 AM
Keynote Speaker - Amith Nagarajan - Founder, Blue Cypress
9:25 AM - 9:40 AM
Networking & Solutions Break
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote Speaker - Kipp Bodnar - CMO, HubSpot
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking & Solutions Break
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
AAiP Pinning Ceremony
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Innovation Sessions + Digital Lab: Build Sessions
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Keynote Speaker - Raja Rajamannar - CMO, Mastercard
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Networking & Solutions Break
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
Innovation Sessions + Digital Lab: Build Sessions
3:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Networking & Solutions Break
3:40 AM - 4:40 PM
Keynote Speaker - Eric O'Neil
4:40 PM - 5:05 PM
Keynote Panel and Q&A
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 27th
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Sponsored by Adage
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM
Welcome
8:35 AM - 8:45 AM
Innovation Awards Ceremony
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Keynote Speaker - Dave Dellin, AQHA
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Networking & Solutions Break
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Keynote Speaker - Danny Stolan - Center for Emerging Global Leaders
11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
Innovation Sessions + Digital Lab: Build Sessions
11:50 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Keynote Speaker - Safi Bahcall
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Networking & Solutions Break
2:20 PM - 3:05 PM
Innovation Sessions + Digital Lab: Build Sessions
3:15 PM - 3:40 PM
Keynote Panel & Q&A
5:00 PM
Begin Transportation for The Download Reception
Transportation is Provided
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Download Reception at Punch Bowl Social
Wednesday, October 28th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Sponsored by Adage
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote - Mallory Meijas
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Digital Lab: Build Session Wrap-Up
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Closing Takeaways - Amith Nagarajan

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$859
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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!