Activities
Nurture your World Conference experience by engaging in these growth-focused activities. All are included with the Full, Education Only, Business Session Access, Retired, and CMAA Fellow registration packages, but they may require an additional enrollment action.
Plant Your Vote
It’s time to shape the future of CMAA by selecting the 2026 Board of Directors. Cast your vote on site and explore your candidates before heading to the polls. No registration is required, but voter eligibility will be verified onsite. Make your voice count!
Get Oriented with First-Timers Orientation and Social
Presented in Partnership with Jonas, a CMAA Strategic Partner
Tuesday, February 17, 9:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Is this your first World Conference? We’ve got you covered, Newbee! Gain insights into maximizing your experience and grow new connections with two events designed just for you. Schedule your arrival to ensure you attend the First-Timer Orientation on Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Later in the day, re-connect with fellow Newbees at the Social beginning at 5:15 p.m. No advance registration is required.
Grow Your Career
Take advantage of on-site Career Services, including complimentary one-on-one Coaching sessions and active job boards brimming with club management positions and internships—your opportunity to advance your career starts here.
Sign up for Coaching sessions will be available in January 2026.
Branch Out with the Next Generation
The World Conference offers multiple opportunities to interact and connect with CMAA Student attendees, the next generation of club industry leaders. You can select from individual events or commit to being a Conference mentor for the duration of the event.
Cultivate Your Own Conversation with Open Space
Designed to grow from the interests of participants, Open Space offers fertile ground for collaboration in a casual and inclusive setting. Plant the seed by proposing a topic, framing a discussion question, and inviting fellow professionals to join the dialogue. Secure a 30-minute slot to nurture fresh ideas and cultivate meaningful connections throughout the World Conference.
Open space signups will be available in January 2026.
Prefer to join a conversation already in bloom? Browse the Conference App and add these thoughtfully curated discussions to your schedule. No registration is required to attend.
Watch Inspiration Bloom at the Idea Fair
Spotlight your club’s best ideas when you participate in the Idea Fair. Enter your club’s best concepts across numerous operational categories including events, holiday programs, staff management and incentives, membership development, cost/time-saving concepts, internships, and more. Entries are due by January 16, 2026. On site, browse aisles and aisles of inspiring, club-tested ideas and harvest your club’s next great offering.
