Call for Programs | 2026 SoACE Conference

Omni Atlanta Hotel Centennial Park | December 6 - 9

The 2026 SoACE conference will highlight innovations, updates, advancements, and best practices in career services and campus recruiting. 

We encourage members to submit breakout session proposals that align with our mission. Consider strengthening your proposal by collaborating with fellow practitioners and/or employer partners.

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Submission Details:

Please be prepared to provide the following:

  • Session Title
    • Keep titles clear and concise, reflecting the primary topics of the session.
  • Session Description (200-word maximum)
  • Brief Description for Conference App (75-word maximum)
  • Learning Objectives (minimum of 2)
    • Example: Attendees will gain best practices and tools for collecting accurate first destination data, enhancing response rates, and ensuring data integrity.
  • Presenter CVs
    • Used to determine eligibility for continuing education credits.
  • Presenter Bio(s) (100-word limit per presenter)
  • Presenter Headshots

SESSION FORMAT

  • Breakout Sessions (60 minutes): These one-hour sessions can take various formats, including solo presentations, panel discussions, and collaborations between institutions and/or employer partners. Proposals from employers or collaborations between career services and employer partners will receive special consideration. 

SESSION TOPICS

We invite proposals for one-hour breakout sessions that align with SoACE Knowledge Groups, address relevant trends, and highlight innovative initiatives or partnerships. Proposals from employers or collaborations between career services and employer partners will receive special consideration. 

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

To maintain the educational integrity of the conference, sessions may not be used to promote products and services or for personal or organizational financial gain.  

 

Questions

If you have questions or experience any issues accessing the submission form, contact the SoACE Office at [email protected].