2026 FloridaACE Annual Conference

Call for Proposals Now Open!

Echoes of Innovation: Connecting to Guide the Next Generation
This year we celebrate the conference theme of  “Echoes of Innovation: Connecting to Guide the Next Generation” Our theme resonates with the spirit of progress and creativity aligning with the relationships that drive our shared goal to empower students and transform the landscape of higher education and employment.
During this conference, we focus on making meaningful connections, sparking fresh ideas, and collaborating on innovative strategies that will continue to empower students and shape the future. Join us for an immersive experience where visionary thinking converges, partnerships flourish, and the foundation for enduring professional growth is strengthened.
Together, let’s embark on a journey of exploration and connection—amplifying the echoes of innovation that transcend boundaries and forge pathways toward a brighter, more dynamic future. We look forward to the exciting experiences and transformative conversations we’ll create together.
Concurrent Program Breakout Sessions:
  • 1-hour presentations
  • Share your best practices and innovative ideas
  • Lecture-style format presented ideas, outcomes, etc. with facilitated discussions and Q&A based on presenter preference

Roundtables:

  • 30-minute facilitated discussions where you are the moderator of your topic
  • Not a presentation; instead, this is a space to allow the exchange of ideas with table participants
  • Often serves as a space to explore topics at a higher-level


Let the purpose of the event drive your submission. For example, if you have launched a new and innovative method for your institution’s annual career fair, and would like to showcase this change, a breakout session would be more appropriate. However, if you would like to discuss the challenges faced in managing such a large event for the purpose of hosting a collaborative conversation, a roundtable would be more effective.

Here are some ideas:

  • New research on trends in recruiting or career services.
  • Evolving to technological changes and their impact on student success.
  • Supporting globalization and international opportunities for students going abroad.
  • Connecting students to experiential learning opportunities to support outcomes.
  • Managing and incorporating changing industry trends to prepare students for an evolving job market.
  • The role of effective employer engagement in student success.
  • Encouraging student report of high impact educational practices.
  • Finding balance in a higher education landscape requires more of its staff.

Have questions? Contact Amy Kavanaugh, Professional Development Director at [email protected] 

Submissions Close March 30, 2026

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