The AACC annual meeting is among the largest and most dynamic gatherings of educational leaders, attracting over 2,000 community college presidents and senior administrators, as well as international educators, representatives of business/industry and federal agencies.
The Convention
The premiere event for community college leaders, AACC's Annual Convention offers unprecedented professional development as well as the opportunity to network, share, and learn from professionals in the fields of education, business and industry, and the government sector. The AACC Exhibit Hall offers a variety of services and products to bring innovation to your campus.
The Venue
The Marriott World Center, Orlando, FL is AACC's headquarters hotel for the convention. All of the meetings and sessions during the AACC Convention will take place in the Marriott World Center.
The Happenings
Two days of preconvention workshops and business meetings are offered before the convention gets underway, followed by two and a half days of programming (Innovation Theater, forums, roundtables, poster, and spotlight sessions). Monday night's Gala Dinner honors Outstanding Alumni and the meeting culminates with brunch and a major speaker on Tuesday.
The Attendees
Convention attendees include community college administrators (chancellors, presidents, vice presidents, deans, and department chairs), trustees, faculty, business/industry representatives who work with community colleges, federal or state government representatives, and graduate students.