AEP 2021 Conference information coming IN LATE 2020!
With the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, decisions have not yet been made as to how and when AEP 2021 will take place. Tentatively, we are planning on an in-person event in Boston or possibly a hybrid event where some could attend in person while others attend virtually. The conference is currently slated to be held in September. Thank you for your flexibility as we work on designing a conference to best serve the AEP community. We often hear how much value the conference in able to provide to our group of event professionals, and we aim to continue to offer educational and networking opportunities as the world of events gets reset and restarted.
RECAP: AEP 20/20 Conference
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The Academic Event Professional (AEP) conference provides a rare opportunity for event planners in academe to receive tailored professional development, network with one another, and visit with vendors that specialize in products for academic environments. Attracting both seasoned planners and industry newcomers, the conference focuses on topics unique to higher education events and helps them share - and create - best practices for the field.
AEP 20/20 focused on a vision for the future of academic events. How have academic events evolved over the years, and in what trajectory are they headed? The conference explored new ideas, technologies, and processes to ensure attendees' events were prepared for the continued growth and development of academic events. AEP 20/20 also challenged the classic definition of a conference by incorporating innovative elements found in today's – and tomorrow’s – modern meetings. |
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The AEP Community
The AEP community offers an invaluable forum for sharing best practices and exchanging ideas.
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The Special Event Company founded AEP in 2006. It is the official event planning company for the AEP Conference.
The Special Event Company is a strategic, creative, one-stop shop for comprehensive meeting and event planning. With 30 years of award-winning experience, we’ll ensure that your event is flawless, whether it’s an academic celebration, a corporate meeting or a nonprofit fundraiser. For more information about The Special Event Company (TSEC) please visit www.specialeventco.com or contact TSEC at hello@specialeventco.com and 919-459-8777 |
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stay connected with your peers
Academic Event Professional encourages networking and collaboration among academic planners.
learning opportunitiesOur year-round experiences are great for planners across the country.
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conference experiencesJoin your peers for our one-of-a-kind academic planner conference.
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social networkingStay updated on industry news and collaborate with your peers online.
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Attendee Feedback
AEP is one of the few conferences that focus on topics relevant to academic event professionals. AEP is an excellent experience and a great opportunity to meet colleagues who face the same challenges every day! |
I will be taking more ideas home with me than any of the conferences I've attended in the past two years. I was a first-time attendee and felt the conference had a huge amount of validity and impact for this targeted group. |
The one time I never feel alone! I love being with these people. I love that I actually get to interact with other specifically in my field. We are all on the same page! |