New Ideas Annual Conference
September 7-9, 2025
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 East Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Three days of learning, growing, connecting, and finding the best inspiration!
As an association professional, you can’t afford to miss our signature event, the TSAE New Ideas Annual Conference. New Ideas brings together association professionals and suppliers from all aspects of association management.
New Ideas is a unique opportunity to partake in authentic, engaging, thought-provoking, and community-building experiences that support the power of the association community and shape a better future for the industries we serve.
This three-day conference provides 20+ concurrent breakout sessions and multiple keynotes on a broad range of topics covering interest areas for all types of association professionals.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Room Rate: $199++
Event Rate Cut-Off Date: August 15, 2025
Event Rate Cut-Off Date: August 15, 2025
Schedule At-A-Glance
Sunday, September 7
| 12:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 12:45 - 1:45 PM | Newbie Orientation |
| 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Experience Hall Open |
| 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Opening Session |
| 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Sunday Night Opening Party Hosted by Visit San Antonio |
| 9:01 PM | 9:01 Afterparty Hosted by TSAE |
Monday, September 8
| 8:00 - 8:45 AM | Continental Breakfast & Engagement in Experience Hall |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | General Session |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Explore the Experience Hall |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Awards Luncheon |
| 1:45 - 2:45 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 1:45 - 4:45 PM | Deep Dive Session |
| 3:45 - 6:00 PM | Excursions (see Social Events) |
| 6:00 - 6:45 PM | Newbie Meet-Up |
| 8:30 - 10:30 PM | Dessert Reception |
Tuesday, September 9
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 10:15 - 11:45 AM | Closing Session |
Experience Hall
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Sunday, September 7 |
Experience Hall Open |
| Monday, September 8 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Experience Hall Open |
Thank You to our Host Sponsor:
TSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.