2025 Annual Conference

Mark your calendar to join us in Cincinnati, OH for the 2025 Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (MWACE) Annual Conference, taking place November 5–7 at the historic Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel.

This year’s conference celebrates Cincinnati’s unique position as a vital connector between industries, regions, and communities. Positioned at the crossroads of innovation, opportunity, and collaboration, the city plays a pivotal role in strengthening the workforce ecosystem. Together, we aim to forge meaningful connections, advance career opportunities, and shape a workforce prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Why Attend MWACE Conference

• Build connections with leading professionals in career services and college recruiting through energizing networking
• Join your colleagues on a Professional Exchange Employer Site Visits
• Gain real-time insights into evolving trends shaping the future of career development
• Benchmark with aligned institutions and organizations
• Engage with an open, collaborative, and vibrant professional community

Listen to member, Michael Turner, on how the MWACE Conference differentiates itself from like Conferences and how you will benefit from attending!

Michael Turner - Midwest ACE from Optiko Productions on Vimeo.

Call for Proposals

The Midwest Association of Colleges & Employers Annual Conference Committee will start accepting breakout session proposals starting May 5^th. Find more information about submitting proposals here.

Explore the Conference

• Conference Schedule
• Hotel Information
• Professional Exchange Site Visits
• Exhibitors
• Partners & Sponsors

Important Conference Dates

Dates subject to change

May 5: Call for Proposals Open
June 13: Call for Proposals Close
June 16: Early Registration & Hotel Reservations Open
September 12: Early Registration Ends
September 12: Regular Registration Begins
October 10: Hotel Group Rate Cut-Off (based on availability)
November 5 - 7: 2025 Annual Conference