A: The AI Learning Hub is a self-paced learning platform designed for association professionals. It offers lessons, hands-on practice, and strategic insights to help users apply AI in association work. It is consistently updated with the most relevant AI updates. It is a unique learning platform that provides rich content at the intersection of AI and associations.
A: While you can choose courses relevant to your role, it’s recommended that everyone begins with Foundations of AI, then proceed to AI Prompting.
A: Each course is approximately one to two hours and is asynchronous and broken into lessons. For example:
A: You sign in (or sign up) via the Sidecar / AI Learning Hub platform: learn.sidecar.ai.
A: Yes. Completing the 7 core courses in the Learning Hub earns you 11 CAE credit hours.
A: AAiP is a certification program to equip association professionals with AI knowledge and skills, specific to association use cases.
A: You must:
A: Many learners complete the full certification in about 30 days, averaging ~3-5 hours per week.
A: The certification is valid for 1 year. To renew, you must:
A: Yes. Completing the 7 core courses in the Learning Hub earns you 11 CAE credit hours.
A: digitalNow is the premier annual conference for association leaders focused on the future of leadership, technology, and innovation. It brings together CEOs, executives, and industry visionaries to explore how associations can thrive in a rapidly changing world.
A: digitalNow is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers within associations—especially those interested in digital transformation, AI, and leadership innovation.
A: Attendees can expect keynote sessions from thought leaders, interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and extensive networking with peers driving change in the association sector.
A: digitalNow is held annually at a rotating location in the U.S. digitalNow will be taking place in Washington D.C. on October 25-28. Registration and further details are always available at sidecar.ai/digitalnow.
A: Yes. digitalNow is presented by Sidecar and aligned with its mission to empower associations to innovate, lead, and leverage emerging technology, especially AI.
A: The Sidecar Scoop is a free, weekly newsletter for association professionals, providing curated insights, tools, and stories at the intersection of AI, leadership, and association strategy.
A: Each edition includes practical AI tips, thought leadership articles, key industry news, and exclusive insights from the Sidecar team and community.
A: You can sign up for free https://sidecar.ai/sidecarscoop to start receiving the Sidecar Scoop directly in your inbox each week.
A: Sidecar Sync is a podcast hosted by Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias, exploring how AI and innovation are transforming associations, leadership, and the future of work.
A: Each episode dives into themes like:
A: Sidecar Sync is available on all major platforms—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts—as well as directly at https://sidecar.ai/sidecar-sync-podcast.
A: New episodes are released weekly, with each episode running about 30–40 minutes.
A: The Sidecar Blog is Sidecar’s hub for thought leadership, commentary, and resources centered on associations, AI, leadership, engagement, technology, and strategy.
A: The blog covers a wide range of topics including:
A: The blog features articles from Sidecar’s team (including Mallory Mejias, Erica Salm Rench, Sofi Giglio, Jason Marchese, Amith Nagarajan, and John Huisman), alongside guest contributors from the association and technology sectors.
A: Yes. The Sidecar Blog is open and accessible to everyone, no subscription required.
A: The Mastermind is an elite peer-network designed for senior association professionals who are committed to turning AI insight into real organizational change. Over 12 months, you’ll work collaboratively in monthly sessions to build 10+ AI agents, apply them in your own ecosystem, and gain direct access to innovation resources and leadership peers.
A: The group is tailored for association CEOs, CXOs and other senior executives who want to lead their organizations into the AI-future. Curiosity and the willingness to act matter more than prior AI experience, no AI knowledge is required to participate.
A: Membership features:
A: Get started by visiting: https://sidecar.ai/association-ai-mastermind
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