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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.

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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!

Regular Registration (April 16 – May 14, 2025):
🔹 $550 – ACE Member
🔹 $250 – ACE Retiree & Student Member
🔹 $750 – 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: Marketing & Social Media

Post It Like You Mean It — Let’s Talk about Social Media Engagement

Monday, April 28, 2025

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

Guest Speaker: Lauryn Polo, Associate Director for Social Media Communication Ready to stop shouting into the void and actually connect with your audience? Join us for a no-fluff, all-vibes session with Lauryn Polo, associate director for social media communication and Elon’s social media queen. Lauryn is dishing out her best tips to help you level up your engagement game. We’re talking:

How to make your content scroll-stopping
What engagement really means (and how to track it) Why quality is better than quantity
How to turn your audience into a community

Learning Community: Leadership & Management

Growing Leaders & Making Jam in Challenging Times

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

3:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM PT

Dr. John Dole, Director of the Food System Leadership Institute (FSLI), will discuss his perspectives on: •Enhancing individual leadership performance to improve the effectiveness of the individual in any leadership role •Developing the skills and knowledge required to lead organizational change •Remembering the importance of taking care of yourself during stressful periods.

Speaker: John Dole grew up in the horticulturally rich area of West Michigan, which inspired his life-long career in agriculture. In his younger days, he picked strawberries, raspberries, and apples as well as planted and harvested gladiolus for local farm market stands and worked for a local dairy. He was an avid 4-H’er and a state winner. In July 2024, Dr. Dole became the Director of the Food System Leadership Institute (FSLI), which provides executive leadership education for food and agricultural professionals in higher education, industry, NGOs and government.

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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