View in Browser September 1, 2026 CESSE NEWS Designing STEM Events for Lasting Impact CESSE The success of a conference isn't measured only by attendance or satisfaction scores — it's measured by what happens because people gathered. Join leading association and event professionals for a conversation about how thoughtful event design can intentionally create collaboration, innovation and lasting legacy. Inspired by the panel 'When Disciplines Collide' and informed by Destination Canada's Legacy & Impact research, we'll explore how STEM organizations can move beyond content delivery to design experiences that strengthen communities, accelerate research, and create value for members long after the closing keynote. Register Now By the end of this webinar, attendees will understand how intentional event design can create value beyond knowledge sharing and leave with practical ideas for designing STEM meetings that foster collaboration, innovation, and lasting impact. Advertisement Save the Date for the 2027 CESSE CEO Meeting CESSE Join STEM society CEOs and Executive Directors Jan. 24-27, 2027, at The DeSoto Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, for the premier gathering of executive leaders in the STEM association community. Designed by CEOs, for CEOs, this can't-miss event offers a forum where attendees candidly discuss leadership challenges, emerging trends, and practical insights to strengthen their organizations. Registration opens in October, but now is the perfect time to reserve the dates on your calendar. Sign Up for Event Updates Want access to valuable peer connections year-round? Become a member today and gain immediate access to CEO Connect, an exclusive community where STEM society CEOs and Executive Directors can seek advice and learn from fellow leaders throughout the year. Learn More About CESSE Membership Telescopes, Not Microscopes: Moving Your Board Away from Operational Details CESSE STEM society boards are populated by people trained to verify data, check assumptions, and master the details. Most of these board members have earned their seat through technical committees, academic prominence, editorial work, or other areas where precision was the contribution. Detail is where they are strongest, so detail is where they focus. That instinct is an asset the board brings to the wrong questions. This session will look at the levers a CEO holds to redirect it: agenda architecture, board packet design, the chair partnership, and meeting norms. Participants will be able to separate the changes they can make on their own from those requiring the chair or a governance change, with templates ready to apply at the next board meeting. Structured peer discussion is built in. Register Now Advertisement Partner with experts to solve global challenges Advanced systems and materials driving innovation How energy innovation tackles global challenges Where cycling through cities feels easy Promoted by Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions INDUSTRY NEWS Beyond Compliance: Creating Events That Work for Everyone Event Industry News Accessibility and inclusivity are shaping how successful events are designed, managed and experienced. Story Events highlights practical ways organizers can create welcoming environments for a broader range of attendees while improving the overall experience. Read More Keeping Humans in the Loop: AI Tips for Membership Organizations iMIS Find out how your membership organization can responsibly adopt AI, reduce staff bottlenecks, and stay in control of private member data and relationships. Read More Advertisement Work-Life Balance Is Impossible, Experts Say Try This Instead VICE The idea of perfectly balancing work and personal life may be setting people up for frustration. Instead, psychologists suggest focusing on how you manage your energy, priorities and capacity as demands shift from day to day. Read More Who Will Carry the Plan Forward? Building Succession Planning Into Your Strategic Plan Event Garde Strategic plans often focus on the future: where the organization wants to go, what it wants to accomplish,and what will need to change along the way. But there's another future-focused question organizations sometimes overlook. Read More Does Your Board Speak Science? Corporate Board Member As science, technology and other specialized capabilities become more central to strategy, boards need to ask whether their own expertise and oversight have kept pace. The beauty industry offers a revealing case study. Read More Weekly SucCESSE CESSE Headquarters 1061 American Lane, Suite 310 | Schaumburg, IL 60173- 4973 847-375-4736 | Contact Us | Privacy Policy www.cesse.org Karrie Brooks Assistant Executive Editor, Multiview 972-373-2088 | Contact me Unsubscribe | Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE | SUBSCRIBE | PAST ISSUES Published by