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Pre-Conference and Related Activities
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!
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.
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
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
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
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.
