What are the top 10 trends for the next ten years? Download the report here.

Join Chamber executives David G. Brown and Bryan Derreberry - with over 80 years of award-winning Chamber experience - and futurist Rebecca Ryan for an exclusive preview of two new offerings to help chambers leverage foresight - and Horizon 2035 - into strategic action.

In this 50-minute session, we'll share:

* Quick Sort: A dynamic 2-hour tabletop exercise perfect for board retreats and strategic planning sessions that helps your staff and board prioritize the 11 forces in the Horizon 2035 report

* Wind Tunnel Test: A comprehensive assessment that reveals whether your current strategic plan is future-ready

* Real results from a Chamber whose leadership will share how these tools helped them update their plan and make it more resilient

This session is ideal for Chamber leaders asking:

* How can we make our annual board retreat more strategic and future-focused?

* How does our plan stack up against the trends and influences that will hit my organization and community over the next 10 years?

* What should we start investing in now to make us more resilient?

* What can I share with our investors to show our relevance?

Space is limited to Horizon 2035 investors and chamber executives. Register now to secure your spot and receive exclusive pricing on both offerings through the July ACCE Convention.

PS: Join us in congratulating David on his 2025 ACCE Lifetime Achievement Award!

Past Event:
Futures Friday with Rebecca Ryan on Substack
Friday, July 11, 2025
11:00 to 11:30 AM Central (Chicago)

It's back (in a new format): Futures Friday with Rebecca Ryan on Substack!

There is NO REGISTRATION LINK. Anyone can join.

Please add this to your calendar:

When: Friday, July 11 at Noon Eastern/11:00 AM Central

What: Rebecca will dissect this week's wildest signal, share her unfiltered take, and show you how to spot what others miss. Then shee'll dig into YOUR questions. 30 minutes, live, no scripts.

Why: The future isn’t a place we visit; it’s a place we create

Where: Here's the link to join on Friday, July 11

Past Event:
Leading in the Year of the Dragon - Lessons from our 2024 Leadership Survey
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 PM Central (Chicago)

2024 is expected to be a year of disruption. Times of disruption favor leaders with a clear and relevant vision who are prepared to innovate and take bold action.

In this live event, economist and top-50 professional futurist Rebecca Ryan, APF and her colleague will discuss the threats and opportunities inherent in disruption, plus results of the 2024 Leadership Survey:

* What tailwinds are expected to accelerate progress?

* What headwinds are expected to impede progress?

* What weak signals - early change indicators - have leaders' attention now?

* What "black swans" - unexpected events - could significantly alter the trajectories of American businesses, communities, and nonprofits?

Panelists include:

* David G. Brown, award-winning Chamber executive, catalytic leader and community-builder

* Yasemin Arikan, MA, futurist and social scientist

All registrants will receive:

* 30-day access to the event recording

* A PDF of the report, "Now + Next: Leaders’ Optimism for the Near Term + Concerns About the Future"

Past Event:
Position Yourself for the Future: The Top Ten Trends with Rebecca Ryan & Co.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
12:00 to 1:00 PM Central (Chicago)

Imagine a world a decade from now. How prepared are you to thrive? Join Rebecca Ryan, an economist and top-50 professional futurist, for an exclusive session on: "Ten Trends You'll Face in the Next Ten Years."

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Past Event:
The future of communities: Live signals and sensemaking panel
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
4:00 to 5:00 PM Central (Chicago)

Ever wondered where the next big shift is coming from? It's not in the headlines you read today but in the subtle signals lurking in the shadows. MIT Sloane believes that spotting and interpreting these signals is an essential skill for leaders.

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