Virtual Newcomers Meetup Event: The EACE26 Conference Experience Sub-Committee is excited to spend time with our newest members and conference attendees! Check back in the spring for more information about our Virtual Newcomers Meetup. This complimentary event is meant to provide all attendees with opportunities to connect with fellow attendees and help prepare you for the EACE26 Annual Conference.

Professional Exchange: This program provides the exclusive opportunity for career center staff to visit employers during the summer months in order to explore career pathways, learn current recruiting processes, uncover internship options and discover potential partnerships.

Local site visits in Pittsburgh will be taking place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. More details to follow!

Learn more and Register for Professional Exchange!

EACE Leadership Academy: Step into your next level of leadership at the EACE Leadership Academy—an exclusive three-day immersive experience crafted for seasoned career services professionals. Held alongside the EACE Annual Conference in vibrant Pittsburgh, PA, from June 23–26, 2026, this Academy offers high-impact learning, strategic networking, and transformative growth designed to empower leaders who drive change on their campuses.

Leadership Academy participants also participate in general sessions, meals, and entertainment functions at the Annual Conference.

Registration for Leadership Academy will open soon.

Learn more here

The Annual Conference Committee is hard at work on an exciting schedule of engaging workshops, featured speakers, and networking opportunities. This schedule is not final and is subject to change.

General Schedule (subject to change)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Pre-Conference Activities

• Professional Exchange Visits (Separate registration required)
• Leadership Academy (Separate registration required)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Conference Day 1 - 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• Welcome Lunch 
• Breakout Session 1
• Breakout Session 2
• Featured Speaker
• Networking Reception (2 drink tickets and light fare)
• Dinner on your own
• All day - Leadership Academy (Separate registration required)

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Conference Day 2 - 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

• Morning Energizer
• Breakfast with Exhibitor Networking and Awards
• Breakout Session 3
• Breakout Session 4
• Lunch & Featured Speaker
• Breakout Session 5
• Breakout Session 6
• Dinner on your own
• Entertainment Night (2 drink tickets and light fare)
• All day - Leadership Academy (Separate registration required)

Friday, June 26, 2026 - Conference Day 3 - 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

• Breakout Session 7
• Breakfast and Annual Business Meeting
• Trends and Hot Topics Discussion & Networking
• All day - Leadership Academy (Separate registration required)

EACE26 Presenters

Do you want to present at EACE26? We are accepting speaker proposals October 20 - December 17, 2025.

Do not use this form for the marketing and promotion of keynotes or other paid speakers.

This form is for 60-minute break-out sessions, 60-minute Coffee Chats, and/or 15-minute W.O.R.K. session proposals only. Keynote speaker inquiries can be directed to the EACE26 Keynotes Sub-Committee Co-Chairs.

Submit a Proposal