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Sidecar Innovation Hub

A Hands-On AI & Innovation Experience for Associations 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Chicago, IL 
(One-Day, In-Person Event) 

The Innovation Hub is a working learning experience designed to help association teams understand AI, see real use cases, and leave with a clear starting plan. 

This is not a trends conference. 
This is where associations go to figure out what to actually do next.

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Why This Event Exists

AI is already changing how members interact with organizations.

Members:

  • search differently
  • expect faster answers
  • want personalized experiences
  • increasingly learn outside traditional association channels

At the same time, most association teams are: 

  • experimenting individually
  • unsure about risk
  • lacking shared policies
  • waiting for direction

Pricing
Standard Registration Innovation Hub
$299
per person
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  • Full-day program
  • All sessions and working workshops
  • Materials and resources
  • Networking with peers
  • Post-event follow-up resources

Who Should Attend 

The Innovation Hub is designed for association professionals responsible for navigating change, even if innovation isn’t in their title. You will benefit most if you are:

Executive Director or Senior Leadership

Evaluating next steps

Membership or Marketing Staff

Being asked about AI tools

Education or Credentialing Leaders

Modernizing learning

Operations or Technology Staff

Answering internal AI questions

A Small Team Tasked With "Looking Into AI"

No technical background is required. 

If your organization has started talking about AI but hasn’t acted yet, this event was built for you. 

What You’ll Walk Away With

This is a participation-driven day. 
You won’t just hear ideas, you’ll leave with decisions. 

How the Day Works

The Innovation Hub is intentionally small and interactive. You’ll experience:

Live Demonstrations of AI Tools

Guided Working Sessions

Facilitated Discussions

Peer Learning With Association Professionals

Real Examples (Not Vendor Pitches)

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Every session is built around application, not theory.