ACCED-I offers year-round opportunities to learn, exchange ideas, and stay connected with campus event professionals across higher education. From conferences and virtual programs to roundtable discussions and regional gatherings, our events are designed to support the real challenges and opportunities facing collegiate conference and events teams today.

What You'll Find

• Practical ideas you can apply right away
• Conversations with professionals who understand your work
• Fresh approaches to common challenges 

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Roundtable recordings, member discussions, and shared insights are available in CommUnity throughout the year.
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Featured Learning Opportunities

ACCED-I 47th Annual Conference 
​The Annual Conference brings the ACCED-I community together for education, networking, industry insights, and the Expo. Learn more.

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In-person learning experiences held each fall, designed for focused discussion, collaboration, and peer engagement over the course of a 1.5-day program.

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​Conference Management Educational Forum | @ American University | October 15-16, 2026*
Event Management Educational Forum | Coming in November* (dates and location tbd)
*Dates may be subject to change.  Further information coming soon – stay tuned.

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Conference & Event Foundations Workshop
Designed for professionals at all levels, it’s ideal for those building their foundation, onboarding team members, or revisiting core strategies. You’ll walk away with practical tools and insights you can apply immediately.
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@Vanderbilt University | September 24-25, 2026*
*Dates may be subject to change.  Further information coming soon – stay tuned.

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Virtual Programs

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Be the first to know when registration opens for webinars, virtual education series sessions, and roundtable zoom calls.​

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​Education Series*
​Multi-session learning designed for deeper exploration of industry topics and trends, with one session offered each day throughout the series.

​Financial Management | Week of September 14th
Crisis, Risk Management, and Contingency Planning | November
*Dates may be subject to change.  Further information coming soon – stay tuned.

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New! ACCED-I Webinars*
Formerly known as the Cross-Regional Webinar program,the webinars will feature timely topics and practical insights presented by industry professionals and peers, with complimentary registration available for ACCED-I members.

Week of August 23rd – Summer Conference Lessons Learned
Week of September 7th – Professional Staff
Week of October 5th – Academic Events
​Week of November 30th – Managing Client Expectations
*Dates may be subject to change.  Further information coming soon – stay tuned.

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Roundtable Discussions
Year-round
Peer-driven discussions exploring current challenges, ideas, and best practices with complimentary registration available for ACCED-I members.​

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Regional Engagement

Regional Events
Throughout the Year
Hosted by ACCED-I regions, these events take place throughout the year and offer opportunities to build connections, share ideas, and engage with peers in both virtual and in-person settings.

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​Available On-Demand

• Student Staffing Education Series
• Conference & Events Management Education Series
• New Conference & Event Professional Workshop