FutureFest: Preparing Your Association for Tomorrow

November 19, 2026 | Quincy Hall | Minneapolis

  • 182days
  • 12hour
  • 55minutes
  • 39seconds
Registration Opens Summer 2026


The Future Doesn't Wait & Neither Do We.

FutureFest is Associations North’s flagship experience where bold ideas meet practical action. Designed for association leaders and partners who want to move faster and think smarter, FutureFest blends innovation, leadership, and growth into one high-energy day that equips you for what’s next.

Experience FutureFest through:

  • Thermo-Keynotes — concise, expert-led keynotes
  • Lightning Talks — quick, actionable learning
  • Collaborative Labs — real problems, real solutions, in real time
  • Innovation Expo — see what’s next and how to use it


AGENDA

Times are Subject to Change

8:00am - 4:00pm | Quincy Hall

FutureFest

We’re building a FutureFest program that blends lightning learning, collaborative labs, and innovation showcases.

Full details will be shared soon.

Quincy Hall

Located along the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, Quincy Hall blends industrial character with modern design. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and flexible open spaces create an inspiring, sophisticated atmosphere in the heart of the vibrant Arts District—an ideal setting for Associations North’s forward-looking experience, FutureFest.

Quincy Hall
1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Hotel information to be announced.
There are 125 parking spots directly outside our front doors that are shared with the Keller Building tenants, including Earl Giles Restaurant. Ample street parking is also available. 

Registration 


Association Members
$399 per person
Team of 4: $1,400
Team of 6: $2,000

Allied Members
$549 per person
Team of 4: $1,925
Team of 6: $2,775

Non-Members
$899

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Sponsor or Exhibitor


Align your brand with the ideas, people, and experiences shaping the future of associations.

Access engaged decision-makers through main-stage moments, hands-on labs, and networking spaces. 

Gain high-visibility exposure across digital and onsite touch points while building relationships with leaders preparing for what’s next. 

Booths start at $695.

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Speak at FutureFest

Share practical insight with association leaders preparing for what’s next.

Speaking at FutureFest positions you at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and growth — through a main stage session, lightning talk, or collaborative lab.

You’ll spark meaningful conversation, elevate your thought leadership, and help deliver an experience built around action, not just ideas. 

 

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Associations North Partners


Futurefest Speakers & Facilitators 
Placeholders | TBD 


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Close the gap between imagining the future and preparing for it.

FutureFest isn’t just a rebrand of NFusion, it’s an evolution driven by our members. You told us you needed less “what” and more “how.” We listened. 

FutureFest is built around action. Every session, lab, and conversation is designed to help you turn future-focused ideas into real-world practice. You’ll walk away with a practical toolkit, free resources, interactive experiences, peer insights, and concrete strategies you can put to work immediately.


FutureFest is for leaders deciding what’s next and the teams making it happen.