2025 ACE Annual Conference

Benefits of Attending

Attending the annual ACE conference offers participants the opportunity to stay updated on the latest communication strategies and tools within the agricultural and environmental sectors. It also provides a dynamic platform for networking with professionals from diverse backgrounds, allowing for collaboration and knowledge exchange in one of our nation’s vibrant cities. Attendees will have access to hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and valuable resources to enhance their communication impact. Overall, this event empowers individuals to advance their careers and amplify innovation in their fields.

Who Should Attend

The Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) hosts an annual conference ideal for communication professionals, educators, and researchers in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, foster innovative collaborations, and enhance their impact across various sectors. This conference is designed for those who are eager to level up their skills, engage with like-minded experts, and grow within their professions. If you are passionate about improving communication within these vital industries, this event is for you!

Visit Milwaukee

Immerse yourself in a place where bold ideas are sought after, where all are encouraged to bring their personal flourish. Here, innovation is a way of life. In this city, the beat flows, together we’re dancing to the rhythm. Forward. Now, it's your turn to grab hold of that energy, where you'll remember not just the meals or the celebrations or the uncommon coast. What you'll remember is how we made you feel. Come experience Milwaukee–where fresh meets fearless every day.

Registration

Registration will open in March

One-day, in-person registration (for Academic & Research Poster Session and Paper Session (June 17)

$150 Retiree & Student Members
$200 ACE Member
$250 Non-Member

Early Bird Registration (in person) Opens in Early March

$500 ACE Member
$250 ACE Retiree & Student Members
$700 Non-Member

Regular Registration (in person)

$550 ACE Member
$250 ACE Retiree & Student Members
$750 Non-Member

Late Registration (in person)

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

Lodging and Travel

ACE Room Block will open in Early February

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Rate | $174 Per night plus taxes, Room block closes May 15, 2025

About All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, convenient workspaces and contemporary décor.

Check in: 3:00 pm

Check out: 12:00 pm

Parking ACE Rate, Self Parking, Overnight $28.00, Valet Parking, Overnight $38.00

Transportation, Uber or Lyft - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 10 miles, Average cost around $29 and 16 minutes.

Speakers

Call for session will open in Late October. Deadline for submission is December 2, 2024

Schedule

June 16 - 18, 2025

Monday, June 16

2:00 pm | Say Cheese Welcome
2:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Learning Community Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Academic & Research Posters Reception

Tuesday, June 17

8:00 am | Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
10:00 am - 12:00 pm| Sessions
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch & Hermance Speaker
1:45 pm - 4:30 pm | Sessions
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Tour

Wednesday, June 18

8:00 am | Breakfast & Reuben Brighman Speaker/Honor Awards
9:45 am- 11:30 am | Sessions
11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Sessions
2:30 pm - 3:15 | C&A Gold Winner Presentation
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Member Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | C&A Banquet & Conference Conclusion