Beacon’s
AMS Showcase
See leading AMS platforms in one place and decide which ones deserve a closer look. Join us for a free virtual event built for association leaders.
May 14, 2026 | Virtual Event | Live on Zoom
A practical way to explore your options
Instead of booking demos one by one, you can see multiple AMS platforms in a single day.
The event will run across three simultaneous demo tracks, organized by average implementation cost, so you can focus on the systems that are more likely to fit your budget range.
Who should attend?
- CEOs and Executive Directors
- Operations & Membership Leaders
- IT and Digital Leaders
- Staff involved in AMS selection
Participating AMS providers
The Beacon AMS Showcase will feature demos from a range of AMS providers serving the association market.
You’ll be able to review the full lineup and published schedule in advance so you can decide which demos are most relevant to your association’s needs, goals, and budget.
Event format
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Cost: Free to association attendees
- Format: Virtual
- Audience: Association decision-makers and staff involved in AMS evaluation
- Structure: AMS providers will present a 30-minute scripted demo for easy comparison between systems, …then 15 minutes for vendors to showcase the features that set their platform apart, plus live Q&A.
- Tracks: Three simultaneous demo tracks organized by average implementation cost
Each provider will present within a standard scripted format so attendees can compare AMSs on an apples-to-apples basis.
What makes this AMS Showcase different?
- Lower cost AMS vendors included
- Scripted format so you can score every demo on an apples-to-apples basis
- Longer formats than other demo day events
- Run by an unbiased, independent research company
- Demos conducted in groups based on AMS costs
This event is for association teams that want to make better use of their time in the search process.
Get a better sense of what different systems offer without the coordination headache.
How it Works
01
Register
Sign up to attend the event and receive event details.
02
Review
See the published event schedule in advance and decide which demos you want to attend.
03
Plan
Review the schedule ahead of time and map out the demos that best fit your association.
04
Join Live
Showcase the demos you selected and ask questions directly in the chat while participating AMS providers are live during the event.
Why Beacon is hosting this
Beacon helps member-based organizations make one of their most important software decisions with more clarity and less guesswork. Beacon’s role is to help associations navigate a crowded market and find the best fit for their needs.
This AMS Showcase is one more way to make that process easier. It gives association teams a more organized way to explore the AMS landscape, learn from multiple providers in one place, and move into the next stage of evaluation with a stronger point of view.
What this gives your team
- Clearer view of AMS options in one place
- Insights into AMS systems for any size association
- Less guesswork before shortlisting vendors
- A structured starting point for deeper evaluation
- Confidence to move forward with a stronger point of view
FAQs
Who is this event for?
This event is for association leaders and staff who are involved in evaluating, selecting, or replacing an AMS.
Do I need to attend the full day?
No. You can attend the demos that are most relevant to your needs.
Is this event virtual?
Yes. The AMS Showcase will be held live via our event platform.
Will vendors be available for questions?
Yes. Participating AMS providers will be attending live and available to answer questions in the chat during their sessions.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, the event is free for association attendees.
Can vendors or consultants attend?
This event is designed exclusively for association staff. Vendors and consultants aren’t the intended audience. If you’re interested in getting involved, reach out to us at [email protected].
How do I choose which demos to attend?
After registering, you’ll receive details on the tracks available to plan your day around. The tracks will be based on costs of each AMS so you can attend ones that are in your budget.
Join us on May 14, 2026
Choose the AMS demos you want to see and simplify your search.