About ACCED-I

ACCED-I provides a solid foundation for your future. . . 

The Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International invites you to join over 1,600 campus professionals like yourself who design, market, coordinate and plan conferences and special events on the campuses of colleges and universities around the world.  Since 1980, ACCED-I has increased the visibility and enhanced the stature of the collegiate conference and events profession.

 

We have a membership category for you . . .
Click on a category below to learn more!

Individual
Any individual personally or professionally involved in the field of collegiate conference and events management.
Institutional
Any college or university is eligible for an Institutional Membership with the privilege of three (3) individual voting representatives from the institution. Additional representatives may be added for an additional fee.
Corporate
Any business/corporation/company in the field of conference and events management with the privilege of three (3) representatives with one (1) voting member.
Associate
Any non-profit association or organization, other than an institution of higher education, is eligible for an Associate Membership. The membership has the privilege of two (2) individual representatives from the organization.
Student
Any full-time matriculating undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with his/her institution shall be eligible for a Student Membership.

Are you responsible for . . .

  • Generating revenue from facility rentals?
  • Housing conferees and guests?
  • Managing a conference center?
  • Developing conferences in conjunction with faculty?
  • Marketing your campus as a viable meeting site for external groups?
  • Coordinating conferences and guest services?
  • Scheduling facilities?
  • Planning major annual donor events?
  • Coordinating special celebrations, inaugurations, and groundbreakings?
  • Organizing commencement, homecoming and parents' weekend?

ACCED-I Members represent professionals from all walks of campus life . . .

  • Administrative Services
  • Alumni Relations
  • Auxiliary Services
  • Business Affairs
  • Campus and Guest Services
  • Conference Services
  • Continuing Education
  • Development and Donor Relations
  • Facilities Services
  • Housing and Residential Services
  • Presidents Office
  • Public Relations
  • Scheduling
  • Special Event

Do you need advice about . . .

  • Organizational structure?
  • Risk management?
  • Contracts?
  • Strategic planning?
  • Justifying your existence?
  • Updating policies and procedures?Developing programs?
  • Event planning, scheduling , or housing software?
  • Issues regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act?
  • Providing superior customer service?
  • Nuts & bolts of planning?
     

Are you looking for . . .

  • Colleagues who do what you do?
  • New and innovative ideas?
  • Specific examples on how to solve everyday problems?
  • Marketing and sales opportunities?
  • Up-to-date news on industry trends?
  • Current information on legal and ethical issues?
  • Protocol for events?
  • An Association to meet all your professional needs?

Then ACCED-I is the Association you have been looking for!
"Membership is a must for
anyone who wishes to remain
current in the field."
Patrick Perfetto
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland