Upcoming events

    • May 28, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • May 30, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC
    • 68
    Register

    SCACE Annual Conference 2025


    The SCACE Board and the 2025 Conference Committee are thrilled to announce that our annual conference takes us to Charleston, SC, renowned for its historic downtown defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses.

    Dates: May 28 - 30, 2025

    Venue: 387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 843-722-0600

    Theme:  From Harbor to Horizons

    Conference Rates:

    Early Bird registration: (register by March 1)

                    Member – $160

                    Non-member – $200

                    Other ACE Member – $175

    Regular Registration: (register after March 1)

                    Member –  $190

                    Non-Member – $240

                    Other Ace Member – $210

    Exhibitor:

                    Member – $350

                    Non Member – $550

    Other:

                    Student Registration – $50

    Conference registration fee includes:

    • President's Reception (Wednesday evening)
    • Continental Breakfast (Thursday and Friday)
    • Buffet Lunch (Thursday)
    • Networking, educational sessions, and panel discussions

    (a complete schedule will be published in early spring)

    SCACE Philanthropy Partnership:

    TBD

    Francis Marion downtown Charleston Hotel Reservations:

    Information Coming Soon

    Things To Do In Charleston: 

    https://www.charlestoncvb.com/things-to-see-do/


    Check out the Conference Schedule on our website here!



    Thank You to our Sponsors! (to-date)

    Platinum 


    Gold 


    Silver


    Bronze


    • July 16, 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • July 17, 2025
    • 12:30 PM
    • Columbia, SC
    • 130
    Register


    Redefining Career Readiness: How AI & Innovation Are Shaping The Future of HIRE Education 

    Hotel Information

    Graduate by Hilton | 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC
    Click here to book your hotel room!

    Graduate King room: $163/night

    Graduate Queen room: $163/night

    Complimentary parking included in the room block.

    Block available for Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th.  Rooms must be reserved by June 15th.  


    Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Columbia | 1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC
    Click here to book your hotel room!

    King room: $129/night

    2 Queen beds room: $129/night

    Complimentary parking included in the room block.

    Block available for Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th. Hilton Garden Inn did not provide a book by date, however we only have a certain number of rooms reserved so please book early.


    All Symposium Sessions will be held in the Close Hipp Building on the University of South Carolina campus, in the 8th Floor Conference Center.  On site parking will be available at no cost to attendees with more details to follow for registrants.  

    • Close Hipp Building 1705 College Street Columbia, SC 29201


    Conference Overview 

    Join us for a multi-day exploration of AI’s impact on work, career development, and higher education. This conference brings together industry leaders, career professionals, and educators to discuss emerging trends, best practices, and the evolving role of AI in recruitment, career readiness, and workforce development. 

    Session topics include: 

    • Introduction to AI (Virtual Pre-Conference Bootcamp) 

    • Best Practices for Using AI 

    • Expectations and Experiences with AI in Higher Education and the Workplace 

    • AI in Recruitment  

    • AI in the Classroom 

    • AI & The Future of Student Career Readiness 

    • Insights from Professionals on AI trends and Workplace Applications 

    • Issues Around AI & Data Security  

    • Ethics in AI  

    • The Future of AI  

    Shape 

    Schedule At A Glance 

    VIRTUAL PRE-CONFERENCE BOOTCAMP 

    Monday, July 14 

    12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET | AI Bootcamp for Conference Attendees 

    • Overview of the AI landscape and integration into work and career development 

    • Ideal for those looking to build foundational knowledge before the in-person conference


    DAY 1: CONFERENCE KICKOFF (In-Person Sessions Begin in Columbia, SC) 

    Wednesday, July 16  

    8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration& Breakfast 

    9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Keynote Address 

    10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee & Networking Break 

    10:30 AM – 11:20 AM | Breakout Sessions 

    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Engagement Activity 

    12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Employer/Industry Panel Discussion 

    2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Guest Speaker 


    DAY 2 

    Thursday, July 17 

    8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, & Networking 

    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Guest Speaker 

    10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee & Networking Break 

    10:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Faculty & Student Panel Discussion 

    11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks 


    More details coming. Speaker confirmations and session details will be updated as we finalize the lineup. 


    Symposium Underwriters:


    Clemson University


    Symposium Sponsors:

    Gold

     


    Silver




    Bronze





Past events

November 06, 2024 "Gen-erate Impact: Engage & Retain Gen Z"
May 15, 2024 2024 Annual Conference Employer Visit - The Greenville Drive at Fluor Field
May 15, 2024 2024 SCACE Annual Conference
March 15, 2024 Savannah River National Laboratory Drive-In Tour
December 12, 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium
October 30, 2023 Haunted By Possibilities: Fostering Neurodiversity in Career Development
May 17, 2023 2023 Annual Conference Employer Visit
May 17, 2023 2023 SCACE Annual Conference
March 30, 2023 Spring 2023 Ingevity - North Charleston
November 17, 2022 Fall 2022 Drive-In: BMW TXcellence Training Building- Greer, SC
July 19, 2022 Handshake Lunch and Learn
May 11, 2022 2022 SCACE Annual Conference
May 11, 2022 2022 Annual Conference Employer Visit
May 26, 2021 2021 SCACE Annual Conference
December 10, 2020 Fall 2020 SCACE Membership Lunch & Learn
August 12, 2020 South Carolina Statewide Virtual Career Fair
February 20, 2020 Spring Webinar: Master Advanced LinkedIn Techniques
November 13, 2019 Fall 2019 Drive-In: Arthrex, Inc - Pendleton, SC
May 22, 2019 2019 SCACE Annual Conference
March 15, 2019 Spring 2019 Drive-In: Nephron Pharmaceuticals
December 20, 2018 Holiday Meetup - Midlands
December 12, 2018 Holiday Meetup - Lowcountry
December 10, 2018 Holiday Meetup - Upstate
May 20, 2018 2018 NC/SCACE Joint Conference: Better Together
January 24, 2018 AHEAD's Career & Placement Special Interest Group & Job Accommodation Network Webinar
November 29, 2017 Fall Columbia SCACE Meet-Up
November 29, 2017 Fall Upstate Meet-up
November 29, 2017 Fall Charlotte SCACE Meet-Up
October 23, 2017 Fall 2017 Drive-In: Lowcountry Graduate Center & Boeing
May 21, 2017 2017 SCACE Annual Conference
March 10, 2017 Spring 2017 Drive-In: College of Charleston
February 16, 2017 SCACE / IT-ology Networking Experience
December 16, 2016 SCACE Social: Low Country
December 14, 2016 SCACE Social: Midlands
December 13, 2016 SCACE Social: Upstate
November 10, 2016 Fall Webinar featuring ITology
October 14, 2016 Fall 2016 Drive In @ Red Ventures
September 08, 2016 Lunch & Learn Webinar | Linked In: Beyond your Imagination
July 21, 2016 SCACE Lunch and Learn Webinar: Linked In: Beyond your Imagination
June 15, 2016 SoACE: 2nd Annual Employer Relations Summit
May 16, 2016 Wine & Design
May 15, 2016 2016 SCACE Annual Conference
March 11, 2016 SCACE Spring Drive In @ Wofford College
May 18, 2015 2015 SCACE Annual Conference
October 15, 2014 2014 Fall Drive-In @ Shealy Electrical
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