Why Join ACCED-I
Professional Development
Receive member pricing on the ACCED-I Annual Conference, webinars, workshops, CCEP certification, and additional professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Community & Networking
Build meaningful connections with peers across higher education through regional events, member discussions, volunteer opportunities, and the ACCED-I CommUnity.
Resources & Industry Insights
Stay informed with member access to industry resources, benchmarking opportunities, salary surveys, best practices, and discussions focused on campus conferences and events.
Career Growth & Leadership
Expand your professional network and gain leadership experience through committee involvement, speaking opportunities, and volunteer engagement.
Corporate & Campus Connections
Connect with campus professionals and industry partners through educational programs, networking opportunities, and year-round engagement within the collegiate events community.
Receive member pricing on the ACCED-I Annual Conference, webinars, workshops, CCEP certification, and additional professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Community & Networking
Build meaningful connections with peers across higher education through regional events, member discussions, volunteer opportunities, and the ACCED-I CommUnity.
Resources & Industry Insights
Stay informed with member access to industry resources, benchmarking opportunities, salary surveys, best practices, and discussions focused on campus conferences and events.
Career Growth & Leadership
Expand your professional network and gain leadership experience through committee involvement, speaking opportunities, and volunteer engagement.
Corporate & Campus Connections
Connect with campus professionals and industry partners through educational programs, networking opportunities, and year-round engagement within the collegiate events community.
Explore Membership Options
With ACCED-I, you get more than membership—you gain connections, insights, and inspiration that help you thrive. From industry-leading resources to a global network of peers, we have everything you need to succeed. For more than four decades, we’ve championed the collegiate conference and events field and are ready for the exciting future ahead.
ACCED-I membership categories are designed to support professionals and organizations involved in collegiate conferences and events. Explore the options below to find the membership category that best aligns with your role and institution.
ACCED-I membership categories are designed to support professionals and organizations involved in collegiate conferences and events. Explore the options below to find the membership category that best aligns with your role and institution.
Institutional Membership
Any professional members currently employed at an institution and one (1) full-time matriculating undergraduate or graduate member in good standing at any college or university are eligible. All roster members must be located on the same campus.
Any professional members currently employed at an institution and one (1) full-time matriculating undergraduate or graduate member in good standing at any college or university are eligible. All roster members must be located on the same campus.
$1071 - One Year of Membership
Individual Membership
Available to any person currently employed in the field of collegiate conference and event management but not employed by an organization that is eligible for a corporate or associate membership.
Available to any person currently employed in the field of collegiate conference and event management but not employed by an organization that is eligible for a corporate or associate membership.
$520 - One Year of Membership
Student Membership
Any full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) matriculating undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with their institution is eligible for a Student Membership.
Any full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) matriculating undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with their institution is eligible for a Student Membership.
$35 - One Year of Membership
Alumni/Retiree Membership
Alumni membership is available to any individual who has retired from the collegiate conference and events profession and is not currently employed by a hotel, conference center, or other employer in the hospitality industry.
Alumni membership is available to any individual who has retired from the collegiate conference and events profession and is not currently employed by a hotel, conference center, or other employer in the hospitality industry.
$175 - One Year of Membership
Associate Membership
Any non-profit association or organization, other than an institution of higher education, is eligible for an Associate Membership.
Any non-profit association or organization, other than an institution of higher education, is eligible for an Associate Membership.
$495 - One Year of Membership
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Review the full membership comparison for additional details about ACCED-I membership categories and benefits.
Review the full membership comparison for additional details about ACCED-I membership categories and benefits.