EVENTS

Annual Conference




SCACE 2026 Annual Conference



We are excited to invite your organization to be a part of the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (SCACE) Annual Conference, happening May 27-29, 2026, in the states capital Columbia, SC. This premier event draws career service professionals from 25+ colleges and universities, along with top HR and recruiting leaders from across the state. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect, network, and showcase your brand to influential decision-makers in higher education and recruitment.

Register HERE


Hotel Information

Hilton Columbia Center

924 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201

Reserve your hotel room HERE

More information coming soon on the schedule, philanthropies and sponsors!

Past Annual Conference Themes and Locations:

2025- Charleston - Homegrown Talent: From Harbor to Horizon

2024- Greenville- Elevate to Hire Potential

2023 - Columbia - Capital Collaboration

2022 -Myrtle Beach - Focusing on the CARE in Career

2021 - Myrtle Beach/Virtual - DEI (Driving Engagement Intentionally) Examined: How to Develop a More Inclusive Workplace

2020 - Postponed due to COVID

2019 - Charleston - Navigating the Changing Tides

2018 - Charlotte, NC Joint Conference - Better Together

2017 - Greenville  - Color Outside the Lines

2016 – Myrtle Beach – Back to Basics

2015 – Charleston – The Winds of Change

2014 – Greenville – Lead with Purpose

2013 – Myrtle Beach - Leadership

2012 – Folly Beach – Changing with the Tides

2011 – Charleston – Sail Away

2010 – Greenville – Reignite & Rebuild

2009 – Columbia -

2008 – Pawley’s Island – Back to the Future

2007 – Daufuskie Island – Back to the Basics

2006 – Myrtle Beach – Perfecting Preparation:  College to Career

2005 – Charleston – Trends, Technology & Training

2004 – Greenville – Focus on the Future:  Leading for South Carolina

2003 – Myrtle Beach – Ride the Waves of Change

2002 – Clemson – Growing Teams, Combining Efforts, Harvesting Ideas

2001 – Myrtle Beach – Sharing a Sea of Resources

2000 – Asheville – Carolina Connection

1999 – Fripp Island – Searching for Hidden Treasures

1998 – Columbia – Capital Ideas for the 21st Century

1997 – Hilton Head – Expanding the Network


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