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2026 CEO Retreat

For Executive Directors, Presidents, CEOs and CSEs of Associations Only

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EDT) to Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT)

CEO Retreat facilitated by Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF
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8 Hours CAE Expected

Imagine a confidential, informal environment where you can discuss new ideas and current challenges with a small group of your peers. The agenda is created by the participants so that discussions focus on what matters most to you. The CEO Retreat is hosted at a beautiful property with complimentary hotel rooms and meals included.

To keep the discussions intimate, no more than 30 participants are allowed to register. For an additional fee, you may bring one adult guest who will be invited to the Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday breakfast, and Saturday dinner but not to the Retreat sessions or Saturday lunch. Sorry but no children allowed at any event. Hotel rooms are included in registration for Friday and Saturday night, with a discounted rate available to extend your stay.  This event is also open to Non-Member CEOs.

Registration Information

Early Bird  Regular
Thru June 5, 2026 Thru July 24, 2026
Association Executive Members $325.00 $375.00
Association Executives Future Members (Non-Members) $425.00 $475.00
Spouse/Guest $100.00

$150.00

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests made in writing before noon on July 24, 2026, will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after that date or for no-shows. 

Registration Transfers: To transfer your registration to another person in your organization, please submit a request detailing changes via email to events@fsae.org or call/text 850-222-7994. 

Associate Members Make it Happen… 
Affordable fees are possible because of our Associates’ generosity and investment in FSAE.

Agenda

August 28
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEO Discussions & Retreat Kick Off
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner (Guests Invited)
August 29
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast (Guests Invited)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CEO Discussions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CEO Discussions Continue
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CEO Discussions Continue
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM Conclusion
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Reception & Property Tour (Guests Invited)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner (Guests Invited)
August 30
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM Adjourn

For More Information:

Hester Ndoja, CAE
Hester Ndoja, CAE, CAE, QAS
President & CEO Florida Society of Association Executives (850)702-0944

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