AAOE 2022 Annual Report

Thank you for your support of AAOE! 2022 was a year of learning and community.

2022 Membership Report

Annual Conference Council

Successfully conducted a 2nd conference in Chicago from April 28-May 2, 2022 just 6 months after the 2021 Annual Conference.
Brought back the Hive as a resource for new members.
329 people in attendance.
Net profit from the Conference was $382,000.
158 vendors - full exhibit hall with great feedback on the event.
56 education sessions, with over 60% of sessions provided by member speakers.

Advocacy Council

Added lobbyist firm to assist with letter writing and tracking of advocacy items.
Expanded the number of members on the council.
Maintained a high level of advocacy work for AAOE.

Data Analytics and Benchmarking Council

101 practices participated in the Data Year 2021 survey, which was an increase from the previous year (79 surveys submitted).
Benchmarking Results were released in October and included several new reports and dashboards.
Benchmarking participants and purchasers can access the results online or within a downloadable eBook.
The price for purchasing the Benchmarking Results was increased to align with the value provided and to further encourage survey participation.
The Results eBook included an Executive Summary and an interpretation of results in several key areas.
The Benchmarking Survey for Data Year 2022 will be released in February 2023.
AAOE entered into a licensing agreement to allow for ongoing improvements to Empower.

Industry Relations Advisory Board

Stronger social media presence and outreach, cross posting with vendors to maximize reach.
Added more speed meetings and other conference requests to support vendors.
Peer Review program working well and recognized as a strong differentiator by vendors.

Membership Council

Facilitated New to Networking Calls in partnership with Young & New Professionals Committee December thru March.
Annual Conference: Submitted a panel discussion "Maximizing the Value of Your AAOE Membership" session at 2023 Conference.
Established criteria for reviewing Member Discounts and reviewed products accordingly.

Young and New Professionals Council

Series of emails to Y&NP with relevant conference recordings, introductory videos to Council members and more free content as well as conference related events.
Y&NP Track created and advertised for 2023 conference.
Assisted with development and acting as facilitators for New to Networking calls.