Conference Management Educational Forum
​October 15-16, 2026 | American University, Washington, D.C. 

Register

Submit a Program Proposal

​Interested in presenting? We're currently accepting program proposals for this forum.
Proposal deadline: September 11

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Join colleagues from across higher education for an immersive 1.5-day learning experience designed specifically for conference and event professionals. Explore timely topics through expert-led sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, a behind-the-scenes campus tour, and meaningful networking. You'll leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections you can put to work immediately.

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Schedule

Thursday, October 15
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Session
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Session
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Break
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Campus Tour
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Session
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Ignite Session

Friday, October 16
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Welcome back
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Session
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Presenter Panel and ACCED-I Wrap-up

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Registration

Through 9/12/26

After 9/12/26

Member

$365.00

$415.00

Nonmember

$415.00

$465.00

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Your registration includes:

• All educational sessions
• Interactive roundtable discussions
• Campus tour
• Thursday lunch

ACCED-I Financial Policy

ACCED-I accepts all major credit cards (U.S. funds only). You are considered registered for this event if you register and either pay or request to be billed for your registration.  Notification of cancellations received by ACCED-I by Friday, September 25, 2026, will be refunded, less the credit card processing fees or a $10 check fee in addition to a $150 administrative fee. Replacements are welcome.  No-shows are responsible for payment in full.  No refunds will be made after September 25, 2026.  Should registration fees not be paid by the dates listed, you are still responsible for all cancellation related fees.  If registration is made after September 25, 2026, the above policy still applies.

ACCED-I Federal ID Number 84-1023816

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Location

American University 
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

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Hotel Accommodations

Stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion at the ACCED-I group rate of $195/night (plus taxes).

• Complimentary breakfast
• Complimentary evening reception
• Short Metro ride to the university

Book by September 14 to receive the discounted rate.

Reserve your room

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