ASI Celebrates 26th Annual iNNOVATIONS Conference Across Three Regions, Honors Award Winners for Excellence
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Washingtoner -- Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits — and the developers of the iMIS Engagement Management System — announced the successful completion of its 2024 iNNOVATIONS Conference series held in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Learn more at https://www.advsol.com/innovations.

The iNNOVATIONS Conference is the premier event for ASI's suite of non-profit solutions, including iMIS^®, OpenWater for application and review management, SpaceMaster for advertising and sponsorship management, TopClass LMS for learning management, and Clowder® for year-round mobile app management. iNNOVATIONS is designed to educate and celebrate ASI's growing community of clients and partners worldwide. The conference brought users together in three key regions:

United States:  September 18-19, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
United Kingdom: October 17, St. Ermin's Hotel, London
Canada:  October 30, Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, Ontario

ASI sponsored the iMIS Users Group (IUG) annual conference, which immediately preceded the US iNNOVATIONS conference in Arlington, VA.  The company also sponsored the iUG Asia-Pacific Discovery Conference held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on October 15 –16.

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More than 400 attendees participated in the three conferences, including clients, partners, industry consultants, sponsors, and exhibitors. Participants attended sessions on increasing non-dues revenue from advertising and sponsorship; determining the impact of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) on delivery processes; effectively scoring engagement; developing and delivering continuing education programs; improving performance; assessing top cyber security trends; leveraging year-round mobile apps to drive engagement; and considering the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements.

Great Things Awards for Clients
ASI honors iMIS, TopClass LMS, OpenWater, and Clowder clients whose missions substantially impact their members, donors, communities, and staff. The award celebrates those committed to achieving excellence at the highest levels through continuous performance improvement.

United States
Winners

• American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
• Association for Health Care Environment (AHE)
• Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
• Forging Industry Association (FIA)
• Lean Construction Institute
• Minnesota Electrical Association (MEA)
• National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
• National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)

Honorable Mentions

• American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
• International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)

Canada
Winners

• Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CSS)
• Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba
• College of Physicians & Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
• Dietitians of Canada

United Kingdom
Winners

• Employee Ownership Association (EOA)
• Construction Industry Federation of Northern Ireland (CEFNI)
• LIA - Centre of Excellence for the Education and Development of Finance Professionals
• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
• School Library Association (SLA)

Partner Awards
This year, ASI partners submitted nine apps for consideration in the highly competitive App Challenge to demonstrate innovative new solutions built on the iMIS platform.  Contestants had just five minutes to present their apps and the following winners were chosen by a live audience in the United States:

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iMIS App Challenge Winner: Computer System Innovations, Inc. (CSI)
CSI took home the popular award for its iWorkflow app, which allows organizations to build sequences of actions initiated by a trigger.

Runners Up:

• Tap to Pay with Stripe by Data Impact Solutions LLC
• Datascout AI by Bursting Silver

iNNOVATIONS Conference Sponsors
2024 iNNOVATIONS sponsors included Armstrong Enterprise Communications, Inc., Ascension Technology Solutions, Association Technology Solutions, LLC (ATS), Bursting Silver, Causeis Pty Ltd., Computer System Innovations, Inc., Connect Systems Global Ltd., DataWeaver International, enSYNC Corporation, Feathr, Higher Logic, LLC, iFINITY plc, Mast, Video Request, and Zentso.

"The energy at all three iNNOVATIONS conferences this year was truly electric — so many clients are thrilled by the latest iMIS, TopClass LMS, OpenWater, Clowder, and SpaceMaster enhancements," said Debbie Willis, ASI's Vice President of Global Marketing. "They can't wait to leverage what they've learned, and we're so excited to support their journey."

About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits. ASI helps clients digitally transform, streamline operations, and grow revenue through industry expertise, best-practice advice, and high-quality solutions. Its portfolio of solutions includes iMIS® for association and non-profit management, TopClass LMS for learning management, OpenWater for application and review management, and Clowder® for year-round mobile app management. Learn more at www.advsol.com.