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Share Your Story

Interested in sharing your professional experiences and knowledge for ACCED-I Connect and the blog? Did you know you can earn a professional endeavor credit towards your CCEP certification or recertification when you submit an article? 
​

​We'd like to hear about your:
  • Professional accomplishments & development
  • Volunteer stories
  • Institutional and individual successes
General Guidelines
  • Topic: Article topic can be of your choosing.  For topic ideas, please utilize the list below.
  • Length: Article length should be around 1200 - 1500 words.  If it is longer than 2000 words, it may be divided into a two-part article.  A short bio (100 words or less) may be included as well.  
  • Format: You may choose to submit your article as a Word or PDF file. 
  • Headshot: Upload a high resolution photo of yourself, approximately 2" x 2", preferably as a jpeg, tiff, or png file.
  • Additional photos: If possible, include photos of the conference/event, facilities, or other related images submitted as high resolution jpeg, tiff, or png files. 
  • Submission confirmation: Once your information is received, you will be contacted to confirm your submission and determine if revisions are needed.  
  • Publication: Your article will be published in the next available issue of ACCED-I Connect and the ACCED-I blog. If you'd also like us to share your article on LinkedIn, please let us know.  
​
Visit the ACCED-I blog to read the latest articles submitted - search by tag "share your story"

Topic ideas
Below are some categories and broad topic ideas related to conferences and events that may help to inspire you.
  • Conference Management
  • Marketing
  • Budgets
  • Contracts
  • Online registration 
  • Registration services 
  • Remote work 
  • Work/life balance 
  • Risk management​
  • Event Management
  • Event themes 
  • Food & beverage 
  • ​Staff development 
  • ​Hybrid events 
  • ​Managing high profile speakers/events 
  • ​Commencement - in-person & virtual 
  • ​Professional development 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ​​
 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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  • Membership
    • Professional Membership/Benefits
    • Corporate Membership/Benefits
    • Member Profile & CommUnity
    • Member Promotion
  • Certifications
    • CCEP Certification >
      • Apply for CCEP Certification
      • CCEP Candidate
      • CCEP Recertification
      • Emeritus Status
      • CCEP Certified
      • CCEP Governance
    • OSS Certification >
      • Apply for OSS Certification
      • Certification Process
      • Yearly Self-Certification
      • Certified Institutions
  • Events/Education
    • Calendar
    • Annual Conference >
      • 46th Annual Conference
      • Pre & Post Conference Tours
      • Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities
      • Sponsors
      • Exhibitors
      • Session Tracks
      • Conference Schedule
      • Preliminary Schedule
      • ACCED-I Awards
      • Hotel & Travel
      • Hospitality Committee
      • Scholarship Application
      • Call for Programs
    • Education Series - Call for Programs
    • Conference Call Series
    • Presenter Toolkit
    • Online Store
    • Future Annual Conferences
    • Past Events >
      • New Conference & Events Professional Workshop >
        • Workshop Schedule
      • Past Annual Conferences
  • Member Network
    • Member Directory
    • CommUnity
    • Regions >
      • Regional Events
      • Host an Event
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Action Teams >
        • Community Engagement Action Team - Call for Nominations
        • CCEP Action Team
        • Education Action Team
        • LDAT
        • Recognition Action Team
      • Be a Contributor
      • Share Your Story
  • Resources
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      • Salary Survey
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      • Leadership Nominations
      • Board of Directors >
        • Board of Directors Qualifications
      • Regional Leadership >
        • Regional Director Qualifications
      • Action Teams
      • Past Presidents
      • Our Team
    • Governance >
      • Policies
      • Bylaws
      • Strategic Plan
      • Statement of Ethics
      • Antitrust Compliance
    • Awards & Scholarships >
      • ACCED-I Awards >
        • Jack Thornton Distinguished Service Award
        • Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Single Event
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Long Term Process
        • Outstanding New Conference and Events Professional Award
        • Outstanding Mentor Award
        • Inclusive Excellence Award
      • Awards & Recognition Process
      • 2025 ACCED-I Award Recipients
      • Scholarship Application
    • Affiliates
    • Contact Us