ACCED-I provides a solid foundation for your future. . . 

The Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International consists of over 1,300 campus professionals who design, market, coordinate and plan conferences and special events on the campuses of colleges and universities around the world.  Since 1980, ACCED-I has increased the visibility and enhanced the stature of the collegiate conference and events profession.

There are numerous membership benefits available to members of ACCED-I, including:

  • Subscribe to the ACCED-I (members only) LISTSERV and learn from the experiences of over 1,000 colleagues of this active electronic discussion forum.
  • Receive access to the online ACCED-I Membership Directory and expand your professional networking base.
  • Enjoy reading ACCED-I Connections, ACCED-I's informative newsletter, and keep up-to-date on current trends, association business, and regional news.
  • Become certified! We offer both individual professional (Collegiate Conference and Events Professional (CCEP) Certification program) and institutional programs (One-Stop Shop Certification program).
  • Access an extensive resource library of information including sample contracts, job descriptions, mission statements, marketing plans, conference sessions, and books and periodicals on conference and event planning.
  • Attend the Annual Conference at the discounted member rate. This conference attracts 500-600 of your colleagues. Engage in thought provoking general sessions, nuts and bolts concurrent sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, experience unparalleled networking opportunities, and explore exhibits showcasing products and services of value to you.
  • Participate in the ACCED-I Mentoring Program that assists those with less experience in our field with professional growth, and provides those with longer careers an opportunity to share their expertise.
  • Increase revenues and visibility with a link on the ACCED-I website, a free listing in the Unique Venues directory (print and on-line),  and the opportunity to market your facilities at industry trade shows.
  • Advance your career with the ACCED-I CareerCenter, the premiere source for connecting professionals with positions in collegiate conference and events management. Job seekers can search jobs and advertise their resume to employers free of charge.   
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ACCED-I institutional member-Utah State University

 

"I have truly benefited from the networking and events I've participated in with ACCED-I. It is an awesome professional
support group to have and would gladly refer anyone in our industry so they can benefit from the resources as I have."
- Kerby Nelson, Associate Director, Conference Services, Johns Hopkins University