ACCED-I Educational Forums are immersive, 1.5-day, in-person learning experiences focused on the issues shaping collegiate conferences and events. Through expert-led discussions, peer collaboration, and dedicated networking opportunities, participants gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives on key industry topics.

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Seeking Program Proposals

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

Event Management Educational Forum
November 12-13, 2026 • Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

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Are you passionate about conference or event management? If so, this is your chance to share your expertise with your peers! We are seeking proposals from professionals like you to provide industry-leading research, thought-provoking ideas, and creative insights that reflect our rapidly evolving environment.

​We're looking for presentations that:

• Showcase best practices
• Give insights into strategies for success
• Shares creative solutions
• Provide actionable takeaways

Our goal is to move learning beyond theory and into practice. Shape your session with elements that support real understanding—like case studies, guided discussion, and opportunities for participants to pause, reflect, and apply concepts in real time.

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Session Information

Educational Forum sessions are 90-minutes long and designed to encourage deeper discussion and practical learning. The topic areas below represent subjects of interest for each forum and may help guide your proposal submission.

​Conference Management Forum:

• ​Hiring and training staff for summer
• Front Desk Service
• Housing / Residence Halls

          ◦  Linens
          ◦  Keys
          ◦  Check-Ins & Check-Outs

• Registrations
• Abstract Management
• Dining / Food & Beverage​

Event Management Forum:

• Staffing: professional & student recruitment and training
• Campus Partnerships
• Set-ups & Turnovers
• Catering
• Large vs. Small scale
• Internal vs. External 

Topics that can encompass both forums:

• Contracting & Insurance
• Revenue Generation
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Collecting Feedback

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Selection Criteria

The ACCED-I Education Action Team reviews and selects programs that demonstrate the tools needed to tackle the ever-evolving collegiate conference and events industry.  The action team will be considering:

• Relevance and timeliness to the profession
• Audience appeal
• Well-defined focus
• Actionable takeaways

Presenter Toolkit

View the resources available to you as an ACCED-I presenter here

Additional Information to present for ACCED-I:

• Must be a member in good standing.
• Sessions are meant to share knowledge, research, and experiences.  They are NOT an opportunity to promote specific products or services.

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