2025 Employer Relations Summit

Mark your calendars for June 25-27, 2025, because we're bringing the 11th Annual Employer Relations Summit to the Omni Louisville Hotel in the beautiful city of Louisville, Kentucky!

Get ready to ignite connections, share best practices, and shape the future of recruitment at this can't-miss event. The SoACE Employer Relations Summit is all about fostering powerful partnerships between career services professionals and employers. We'll provide you with innovative resources, top-notch professional development, and ample networking opportunities – all while keeping the focus on building strong, lasting relationships.

What's in store for you?

  • Inspiring keynote: Get fired up with insights from a captivating speaker.
  • Engaging panel discussions: Dive deep into hot topics with industry experts.
  • Practical peer presentations: Learn from colleagues' real-world experiences.
  • Fun social events: Make connections and build relationships outside of sessions.
  • Unique site visits: Get a taste of  Louisville's charm and culture.

Attendee Registration 

Members:

Regular Registration Rate (through June 1) -- $375.00 / person
Late Registration Rate (on or after June 2) -- $425.00 / person

Non-Members:

Regular Registration Rate (through June 1) -- $500.00 / person
Late Registration Rate (on or after June 2) -- $550.00 / person

Register Here 

 Exhibitor Registration 

 The 2025 ERSummit has added an Exhibit Hall!   

ER Summit Exhibitor - $695

  • 1 skirted 6' Table Top with chairs and wastebasket 
  • Company listing / description in the conference program, app and website
  • 1 conference registration (additional registrations can be added and registration includes access to all conference activities)
  • Special mention on the SoACE website and all attendee communication

Coffee breaks will be served in the exhibit hall. Electricity will be available at the exhibitor’s expense. Information will be provided once we have received your confirmed registration.

To Register or be provided further details please email our SoACE Office at [email protected].  Registration subject to Association approval. 


Hotel Information

SoACE has secured a group rate at the Omni Louisville of $249.00/night plus applicable taxes. The group cut-off date for reservations will be Friday, May 30, 2025, subject to availability.  Book your room by following the link below.  If having any issues securing your reservation or needing a reservation still after the cut-off of May 30th, please email [email protected] for assistance. 

Omni Louisville
400 South 2nd Street
Louisville, KY  40202

Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Hotel Booking Link

Conference Schedule at a Glance 

The 2025 ERSummit will take place at the Omni Louisville Hotel, in Louisville, KY.  Times and events are preliminary and subject to change. Times listed below are EST. 
 

Day 1: Wednesday, June 25

10:00 - 12:00 PM   University of Louisville Campus Tour, Career Center Meet Up (optional item, registration opening soon)
2:00 - 2:30 PM   Conference Welcome 

2:45 - 3:45 PM   Breakout Session 1 
4:00 - 5:00 PM   Speed Networking

Day 2: Thursday, June 26

8:30- 9:00 AM     Breakfast- Updates from SoACE Board & Knowledge Groups
9:15 - 10:15 AM  Keynote Speaker - Trevor Pawl; CEO of the Louisville Economic Development Alliance

Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM Breakout Session 2 
11:45 - 1:00 PM   Lunch- Employer Panel, Moderated by Greater Louisville Inc. 
1:15 - 2:45 PM    Mini Sessions- 15-20 minute mini sessions (3)
Break
3:00 - 3:50 PM    Breakout Session 3
4:00 - 5:30 PM    Networking Happy Hour
6:30 PM              Social Event (location TBD)

Day 3: Friday, June 27

Employer Site Visits (2 optional visits to be announced soon)


 2025 Conference Transfer, Cancellation and Refund Policy:

To transfer a registration to a colleague, please contact the SoACE Office at [email protected].
Please note: additional charges may apply if a registration is transferred from a member to a nonmember.

All cancellations and refund requests must be received in writing.

  • Any refund requests received before May 16th (5 PM EST) will receive a full refund minus the $75 administrative fee.
  • Any refund request received between May 17th - June 13th will receive a 50% refund.
  • Any requests received after June 13th at 5 PM EST will receive no refund.
  • No-shows at the SoACE Conference are not eligible for a credit or refund.

The conference may be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, registration fees will be refunded; however, SoACE will not be responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies.

SoACE is not responsible for weather-related travel delays or other issues in regard to personal travel and no refunds will be given due to these occurrences.