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The future of AI is vast and ever changing. To keep your work on the cutting edge, check out the Navigating the Future: AI and Regulatory Challenges session at the 2024 ACE Level Up virtual conference


Level Up Fall Virtual Conference

November 6 & 7, 2024

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM -4:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM MT, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT

Join us for an inspiring two-day virtual conference where we explore:

Innovative Ideas
Unique Collaborations
Positive Impacts across our organizations.

Our keynote address, Beyond Accommodations: Neurodiversity in the Workplace, will feature Brandon Telg.




🎉 2025 Conference Announcement:

"Say Cheese" in Milwaukee! 📅

We are thrilled to announce that our 2025 conference will be held in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin! 🧀✨

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for an unforgettable experience. This year's theme is "Say Cheese", celebrating the rich culinary heritage and the iconic cheese culture of Wisconsin. Whether you're a cheese enthusiast or just love a good theme, there will be something for everyone!

Watch our welcome video to get a sneak peek of what’s in store:

Watch Welcome Video

We can't wait to see you there!


Learning Community: Diversity and Accessibility

Coffee Chat—More Diversity and Accessibility Sessions at the ACE Conference 2025

Friday, October 18, 2024

1:00pm ET, 12:00pm CT, 11:00am MT, 10:00am PT 

Join your Diversity & Accessibility LC leaders and chat about how we can increase the number of diversity and accessibility sessions at ACE’s annual conference in 2025. Come say hello to your fellow ACE members. Bring your topic ideas, people you’d like to see present, and how your LC leaders can help make these sessions happen.

Click here for Zoom information.

Learning Community: Media Relations & Writing

Is the News Media Ghosting You?

Thursday, October 31, 2024

4:00pm ET, 3:00pm CT, 2:00pm MT, 1:00pm PT 

Join a Halloween coffee chat to pick up and share tips for getting our stories before the eyes of target audiences in today’s spooky media environments. Hosted by the ACE Media Relations & Writing Learning Community. Emcee: Jerry Grasso, Kansas State University Department of Communications and Agricultural Education, Executive Director, Communications Solutions. Oh, and be prepared to share a description (or photo) of a favorite Halloween costume!

Click here for Zoom information.

Coffee Chat: ACE Critique & Awards Program

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT 

The C&A Coffee Chat will provide an overview of our Critique and Award program, the categories, how to select one for your entry, tips for creating a winning entry, and we’ll hear from a past judge on what they are looking for.

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Meet the ACE 2024-2025 President, ChaNaè Bradley.

President Bradley shares her “Fierce Five” initiatives and invites members to Say Cheese in Milwaukee!


Read the Newest Edition of JAC

The Journal of Applied Communication (JAC) is peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and quality, and is an important part of your ACE membership benefits.


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