Conference Schedule At A Glance

The 2025 Annual conference will take place at the Omni Nashville Hotel, in Nashville, TN, from Tuesday, December 9 - Friday, December 12. Times and events are preliminary and subject to change. Times listed below are CST.

Date TBA:

3:00P -- First Time Attendee Virtual Session

Tuesday, December 9

8:00A - 6:00P -- Registration Open
9:30A - 12:00P -- Emerging Leaders Preconference ($75.00)
1:00P - 4:30P -- Belmont & Vanderbilt Career Center Site Visit ($35.00) - LEARN MORE
1:00P - 4:00P -- Employer Site Visit - Location TBA ($35.00)
2:00P - 6:00P -- Exhibit Set Up
6:30P - 7:00P -- New Members/First Time Attendees Networking Meet-Up
7:00P - 9:00P -- President's Reception (Hors d'oeuvres & drink ticket provided)

Wednesday, December 10

6:30A - 7:30A -- Wellness Activity
7:00A - 5:00P -- Registration Open
8:00A - 5:00P -- Exhibit Area Open
7:30A - 8:45A -- Continental Breakfast Provided
7:30A - 8:15A -- KG Leaders Breakfast Meeting (Invite Only)
7:30A - 8:15A -- LEAD Cohort Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:45A - 9:05A -- Welcome & Conference Committee Introductions
9:00A - 10:20A -- Opening Presentation and Keynote Speaker
10:30A - 11:30A -- Breakout Session 1
11:45A - 12:45P -- Lunch/Business Meeting/Awards
1:00P - 2:00P -- Breakout Session 2 
2:15P - 3:15P -- Breakout Session 3
3:15P - 3:45P -- Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
3:30P - 5:00P -- Employer Visit
3:45P - 4:45P -- Breakout Session 4
5:00P - Until -- Evening/Dinner on your own

Thursday, December 11

6:30A - 7:30A -- Fun Run
7:00A - 5:00P -- Registration Open
7:15A - 8:45A -- Continental Breakfast Provided
7:15A - 3:30P -- Exhibit Area Open
7:15A - 8:00A -- State Consortia Leader Meeting (Invite Only)
8:00A - 8:45A -- KG Meetings
9:00A - 10:00A -- Breakout Session 5
10:00A - 10:30A -- Networking Break
10:30A - 11:30A - NACE Presentation
11:30P - 12:45P -- Luncheon Keynote
12:45P - 1:00P -- Transition Break Between Sessions
1:00P - 2:00P -- Breakout Session 6 
2:00P - 2:15P -- Transition Break Between Sessions
2:15P - 3:15P -- Breakout Session 7 
3:15P - 3:45P -- Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
3:45P - 5:00P -- Roundtable Discussions
7:00P - 10:00P -- Evening Event

Friday, December 12

8:00A - 1:00P -- Registration Open
8:00A - 9:00A -- State Networking Meetings
9:15A - 10:45A -- Breakfast & Closing Presentation
10:45A - 11:00A -- Closing / Wrap Up

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Description: Belmont & Vanderbilt Career Center Site Visit ($35.00)

Belmont University transforms students into leaders of purpose and character. Located near the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont is recognized nationwide for our high-quality academic programs, entrepreneurial spirit and warm, welcoming community.  On our beautiful campus, nearly 9,000 students from every state and more than 30 countries come together to live, learn and grow, all while pursuing a life of purpose, meaning and impact. Our 93-acre campus is in the heart of the legendary Music Row and just two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. 
 
The Belmont Career Development Team is committed to equipping students for the jobs of the future, prepared for a life of meaning and purpose, regardless of career path. Join us for a tour of the main campus career center and campus grounds.