Lowell Aplebaum, Ed.D , FASAE, CAE, CPF, serves as the CEO of Vista Cova, a company dedicated to collaborating with organizations on strategic visioning and planning, fostering stronger stakeholder connections, and reimagining value and engagement. As an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, Lowell consistently delivers dynamic sessions to organizations, actively engaging volunteers, members, and staff through experiential learning methods.

Beginning his career in informal education, Lowell has accumulated over a decade of experience working within associations, focusing on areas such as membership and value, volunteer leadership development, professional development, global alliance building, communications and marketing, community management, operations, finance, HR, and staff oversight. Following his tenure as the Chief Operating Officer for a medical association, Lowell returned to his passion for facilitating and collaborating with volunteer leaders, members, and staff by founding Vista Cova.

In addition to his role as CEO, Lowell is actively involved in various leadership capacities within the ASAE, including serving on the ASAE Research Committee and as a past Chair for the overseeing commission for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. He also chaired ASAE’s Task Force on CEO Pathways and previously led as Chair for ASAE’s Component Relations Council. Notably, he is the creator of the master-level learning series, Through the CEO Lens, and Association Charrette, a co-creation retreat experience. Additionally, Lowell has contributed significantly to the field, co-executive editing and contributing as an author for ASAE’s Component Relations Handbook, 2nd edition, and contributing chapters to the latest versions of Professional Practices of Association Management and Membership Essentials.

In Winter 2023, Lowell completed his doctorate in education with a focus on organizational leadership from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, further enriching his expertise in the field. His commitment to mentoring is evident through his role as a mentor for ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership Program and his previous involvement as a facilitator for ASAE’s Centennial Recognition Task Force. With a global perspective, Lowell has contributed to associations across five continents, worked with hundreds of volunteer groups, and engaged with all 50 states in the U.S.

Veemal Gungadin is the CEO Gevme, Snapsight and Spark, and key global AI expert. Veemal, the dynamic CEO of Gevme, Snapsight, and Spark, is a trailblazer in the realm of artificial intelligence and digital engagement. Under his leadership, Gevme has revolutionized the event management industry by integrating advanced AI technologies to create seamless and immersive virtual and hybrid event experiences. His work exemplifies a perfect blend of creativity and technological precision, driving forward the boundaries of what is possible.

In addition, Veemal has spearheaded innovative advancements at Snapsight and Spark. At Snapsight, he has harnessed AI-powered visual recognition to revolutionize how we interpret and engage with visual data, making technology more intuitive and accessible. With Spark, Veemal champions the next wave of AI applications, pushing the envelope in automation, data analytics, and intelligent decision-making processes

Reggie Henry joined ASAE in November of 1994. His responsibilities are to implement "exemplary" systems at ASAE that can serve as a model to the rest of the association community and to "ratchet-up" the use and understanding of technology among ASAE members. He has been working with and/or for non-profit organizations since 1985.

Mr. Henry speaks regularly on technology and strategy issues. Some of his most recent speaking engagements include the 2024 MMC+ Tech Conference, 2024 Association AI Summit, 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting, 2023 ASAE MMCC Conference, Keynoting the 2023 HigherLogic Superforum Conference, March 2023 Generative AI for Associations - How to Use ChatGPT and AI Tech Right Now! Webinar, 2022, ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, 2022 NAESP/NASSP State Executive Directors’ Professional Development Conference, 2021 World Chambers Congress – Dubai. In 2009 he was invited by the Secretary of Smithsonian to participate in Smithsonian 2.0, a Gathering to Re-Imagine the Smithsonian in the Digital Age. Reggie was recently named one of the top 40 CIOs in DC-MD-VA area.

Geneviève has 28 years of global experience in congress management and strategic consultancy for associations and destinations. She works as a content curator, facilitator, speaker and trainer with the association meetings and business tourism industry and is specialized in sustainability and social impact practices. Geneviève is passionate about applying design thinking practices to accompany organizations through innovation.

She has founded her current organization, #MEET4IMPACT, in 2019 with the vision of transforming the business tourism industry by generating a movement to create positive societal impact with its actors and their events. #MEET4IMPACT trains professionals and supports DMOs and their association clients in defining, managing, measuring and communicating the societal impacts of their activities.

Geneviève has developed an “impact masterclass” for the industry and has co-created the “BE Impactful Framework”, which offers a systematic process for measuring the positive impacts of events. She is also an association executive, acting as Managing Director of the International Society of Limnology since 2018. When not at work, Geneviève is enjoying the great outdoors, sharing happy meals with friends or sailing the seas.

Mungai NFI is the co-founder of the I am a Cameroon movement and a Board member at AfSAE. He has previously served as the Global Policy and Government Relations Director for Africa, at the Global Citizen. He is also the founder BnM Consulting, Managing Partner at Indux Global and Consultant at Africa Plans. He is also a seasoned consultant with African Association Management Company (AFAMCO) on leadership and strategic planning. He is also former Growth and Development Director for Africa and the Middle East at Junior Chamber International (JCI)

Memberships
1. Board member and Treasurer at AfSAE
2. Co-Founder of the I am Cameroon movement - http://iamcameroon.org/index.php
3. Lead I am Africa Campaign- https://iamafricacampaign.org
4. Facilitator - Junior Chamber International – www.jci.cc

Mungai has a Ms Education: Political Science and International Relations.

CEO of Glue Up, is at the forefront of revolutionizing event management and community engagement. Under his leadership, Glue Up has emerged as a trailblazer in providing all-in-one solutions that enhance member experiences and streamline operations. Eric's visionary approach to leveraging technology to build stronger, more connected communities is both inspiring and transformative