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ACE is a thriving, national network of communications professionals and educators.

The Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) is an association of communications professionals and educators who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences. We offer professional development and connection opportunities for those who work with and for educational, governmental, and research institutions and associated organizations and companies.

2025 Conference

June 16-18, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join us in vibrant Milwaukee for three days of inspiring keynotes, innovative sessions, and unmatched networking with peers from across the country. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, there’s something for everyone!

Late Registration May 15, 2025 - May 31, 2025 (unless sold-out)

$600 ACE Member
$250 ACE Retiree & Student Members
$800 Non-Member

Secure your registration get ready to Say Cheese to Milwaukee!

Why Get Certified?
In today’s fast-paced communications world, evaluating the effectiveness of your strategies is more critical than ever. Whether you're managing campaigns, programs, or outreach initiatives, knowing how to measure success and optimize results is key to making an impact.
The ACE Communications Evaluation Certification equips you with the skills to:
Develop actionable evaluation plans aligned with organizational goals
Use analytics and CRM tools to assess communication performance
Make data-driven decisions to drive future strategies
Build confidence in communicating impact with evidence-based insights
Connect with a network of experts and peers for shared learning and best practices
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and enhance your impact!
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Learning Community: Publishing and Graphic Design

Understanding Analytics (For People Who Don’t Use Analytics Regularly)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM MT | 11:00 AM PT

Are you mystified when your co-workers start talking about analytics? Then this webinar is for you. Heleen Sheets, Director of Public Relations for Langston University, and Kirsten Conard, Digital Media Officer for the Kansas State University College of Agriculture, will help us understand what we can learn from analytics, even if we don’t use them on a regular basis. This 1-hour webinar will be hosted by the Publishing and Graphic Design Learning Community and is open to anyone interested in learning more about the kinds of data that are so important in our work.

Speaker: Heleen Sheets & Kirsten Conard

Learning Community: Electronic Media & Photography

Vision to Video: Bring Your Ideas to Life

Thursday, May 22, 2025

2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM MT | 11:00 AM PT

Whether you're creating educational content, showcasing research, highlighting Extension programs or industry, or sparking the next viral social media trend, this webinar is designed for video creators at land-grant universities. We’ll guide you through the essentials of planning, filming, and editing using accessible tools — no prior experience needed. Along the way, you’ll gain storytelling techniques, practical skills, and creative strategies to make your university’s work stand out on screen. Join us and take the first step from vision to video!

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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ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations help support members' efforts to extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life & human sciences.