May 6, 2026

CPE Compliance Disclosure:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Private equity is changing the industries your association serves. With billions flowing into acquisitions and mergers, companies are consolidating, priorities are shifting, and the focus on efficiency and ROI is stronger than ever. These shifts are shaping how your members view their businesses—and the value of their association membership. Are you ready to meet their evolving needs?

During this session,  association leaders will share how private equity is influencing their members and reshaping expectations. You’ll hear how their organizations are responding, where they are seeing pressure, and how they are adjusting their strategies to stay relevant and valuable.

The conversation will explore how private equity is driving cost-focused decision-making, shifting business models, and accelerating change across industries. We will also discuss practical ways associations can adapt, strengthen their value, and better support members in this evolving environment.

Private equity is not just a trend. It is an ongoing shift that calls for a thoughtful response from associations. You will leave with peer-driven insights, real-world examples, and clear ideas for how to position your association for what comes next.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Gain a clear understanding of how private equity is reshaping industries and altering the needs and expectations of your association’s members

  • Learn strategies to adapt your programs, benefits, and messaging to align with the evolving priorities of members in a private equity-driven landscape

  • Discover actionable approaches to position your association as a critical partner in helping members succeed in a private equity-driven era of transformation and change

INSTRUCTOR(S): Matthew Hughes, President and CEO of World Affairs Councils of America

DELIVERY METHOD: Group Internet-Based

CPE CREDITS: 1.5

LEVEL: Intermediate

NASBA CATEGORY: Information Technology

CAE Subject Domain: Operations

PREREQUISITES:  C-Level Management Experience

In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.

U.S Transactions Corp. (CPE Sponsor ID: 138278) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.