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AOE brings the industry expertise
that drives results.
Bring proven strategy, hard-won insight and practical tools to your next event. AOE delivers thought leadership in the form of educational presentations built for associations, AEC firms and industry organizations ready to move forward.
One of AOE's core commitments is sharing thought leadership with the industries we serve. Our team consistently takes the insight we learn from working alongside clients and turns it into cutting-edge educational content for marketing and association professionals.
We address the issues and trends that shape your organization, from crisis communications and succession planning to marketing strategy and AI integration. We have presented and led workshops for respected organizations including World of Concrete, the Society for Marketing Professional Services, Indiana Association Executives, the American Concrete Institute, the National Council of Structural Engineers Association and many more.
Every presentation can be tailored to fit your event. Choose a focused 30-minute webinar, a standard 60-minute session or an in-depth workshop running 90 to 120 minutes. Whatever the format, you get content that is founded on real-world experience and designed to deliver measurable value you can implement right away.
Presentation topics
Explore our current lineup of available presentations. Each topic can be adjusted in scope and depth to match your audience and goals.
Beyond the Heir Apparent
Building resiliency through strategic succession planning
Strategic Plans that Actually Work
Building organizational and tactical roadmaps with staying power
Protecting your Brand
A deep dive into crisis communications
Marketing Trends that Move the Needle
AOE's outlook for technical industries
From Scattered Tactics to Strategic Clarity
Building a marketing strategy that scales
Saying What Needs to be Said
A practical guide to high-stakes conversations
Driving Real Engagement
Social media strategies that work
Harnessing Member/Client Data
Insights to drive strategy
Knowing your Audience
Concrete construction insights that sharpen your strategy
Mastering Association Governance
Insights from the field
Building Bridges
How to lead and succeed in a multi-generational construction team
Beyond Adoption
Turning AI into measurable performance
Looking for a topic that is not on this list? Feel free to reach out. We may be able to build a session around your specific needs. A detailed overview of these presentations with abstracts (PDF) is available for download.
Why schedule an AOE presentation?
Decades of hands-on expertise
AOE brings real experience in strategic planning, crisis communications, marketing, board relations and association management for technical industries. Your audience hears proven practices that work in the field, not just recycled talking points.
Content tailored to your audience
Generic messaging tends to fall flat with specialized audiences. Every presentation is shaped around your event format, goals and the professionals in the room. You get content that feels relevant, useful and aligned with your audience needs.
Ready to bring AOE to your next event?
Let's find the right session for your audience. Whether you are planning a virtual webinar, a conference breakout or a hands-on workshop, we will help you choose a topic and format that delivers real value.
Contact Drew Burns to schedule a presentation or discuss further opportunities. We look forward to partnering with you on your next event.
