New Ideas Annual Conference
Three days of learning, growing, connecting, and finding the best inspiration!
Thank you for joining us in San Antonio!
We'll see you for the 2026 New Ideas, September 13-15, 2026, in Galveston, TX!
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.
Schedule At-A-Glance
Sunday, September 7, 2025
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Annual Partners Luncheon |
| 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 |
| 9:01 PM | 9:01 Afterparty Hosted by TSAE |
Monday, September 8, 2025
| 7:30 - 8:30 AM | CAE Breakfast (Invitation Only) |
| 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 |
| 6:00 - 6:45 PM | Newbie Meet-Up |
| 8:30 - 10:30 PM | Dessert Reception |
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 10:15 - 11:45 AM | Closing Session |
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.