REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
December 4 - 6, 2024
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
Join industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Kansas Association of College and Employers (KACE) annual conference. Gain exclusive insights, network with peers, and explore the latest trends that will shape the future. Whether you're looking to level up your skills or make invaluable connections, this is the event you don't want to miss!
Hotel Accommodations
Book your room at the Drury Inn & Suites by November 5, 2024 to receive the conference rate of $126 per night!.
Our KACE group number is “10114073.” You may book online at: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10114073
Or call (800) 325-0720 to reserve!
KACE Award Nominations
Nominate a colleague for a KACE Award HERE.
Registration
KACE Member Registration: $200
Johnson County SHRM Member Registration: $200 (use code provided)
Graduate Student Registration: $100
Non-member Registration: $250
2024 KACE Conference Agenda*
*Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to minor adjustments in the final conference program.
Wednesday, December 4:
1:00pm-4:30pm Pre-Conference Industry Tours
1:00pm-2:00pm Sporting KC
2:00pm-2:30pm Travel
2:30pm-4:30pm Garmin
4:30pm-5:00pm Travel
5:00pm-5:30pm Break/Hotel Check-In
5:30pm-6:30pm Drury Manager's Kick-back (For Hotel Guests)
7:00pm-9:00pm Mix, Mingle and Win: Dinner, Networking and Fun with KACE members | Coach's Bar & Grill
6700 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211
*Please note: Dinner will be the responsibility of the attendee.
Thursday, December 5:
8:00am-8:45am Registration/Check-in/Breakfast
8:30am-8:45am Welcome from KACE President
8:45am-9:00am Introduction of New Members
9:00am-10:15am Keynote #1 | Dr. Branden Grimmet | Transformational Leadership
10:30am-11:20am Breakout Session #1
11:30am-1:00pm Lunch + KACE Awards & Business Meeting
1:00pm-1:50pm Roundtable Discussion
2:00pm-2:50pm Breakout Session #2
3:00pm-3:50pm Breakout Session #3
4:00pm-4:15pm Day 1 Wrap-Up
5:30pm-6:30pm Drury Manager's Kick-back (For Hotel Guests)
6:30pm-9:30pm Dinner & Entertainment| TopGolf
10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207
Friday, December 6:
8:30am-9:15am Breakfast
9:00am- 9:15am Minutes at the Mic
9:15am- 10:45am Keynote 2 | Jeremy Hill | Economic Outlook
11:00am-11:50am Breakout Session #4
11:50am-12:00pm Conference Wrap-Up, Evaluations, and Raffles
