American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)  
ASAE, known as the association of associations, is considered the advocate for the nonprofit sector. ASAE represents approximately 10,000 associations serving more than 287 million people and companies worldwide and vendors that offer products and services to the association community.

Association Forum of Chicagoland  
Founded in 1916, the Association Forum of Chicagoland is the "association of associations" for more than 1,500 business, charitable, civic and professional organizations headquartered in the Chicagoland area.

AMC Institute (AMCI)  
The AMC Institute is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting excellence among Association Management Companies worldwide. AMCI represents more than 180 association management company members (AMCs) and works with more than 2,000 associations with annual budgets exceeding $1 billion.

Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE)  
The Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE) is a statewide organization that represents association management staff as well as representatives from businesses serving the association industry. ISAE is dedicated to developing and encouraging high standards and professional conduct among association executives.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI)  
Established in 1972, Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest association for the meeting profession with more than 19,000 members in 66 chapters and clubs.