Conference Registration and Daily Schedule

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Midwest ACE Member Registration Rates:
Early Bird Rate (through September 12): $550.00
MWACE Member Rate (September 13 - October 22): $650.00
Late or Onsite Registration Rate (On or after October 23): $750.00

Single Day Member Early Bird Rate (through September 12): $350.00
Single Day Member Rate (September 13 - October 22): $450.00
Single Day Late or Onsite Rate (On or after October 23): $500.00

Non-Member Registration Rates:
Includes ONE YEAR Membership in MWACE
Early Bird Rate (through September 12): $725.00
Non-Member Rate (September 13 - October 22): $825.00
Late or Onsite Registration Rate (On or after October 23): $925.00

Single Day Early Bird Rate (through September 12): $400.00
Single Day Non-Member Rate (September 13 - October 22): $500.00
Single Day Late or Onsite Rate (On or after October 23): $550.00

Graduate Student Rate:
Early Bird Rate (through September 12): $260.00
MWACE Member Rate (September 13 - October 22): $360.00
Late or Onsite Registration Rate (On or after October 23): $460.00


Earn SHRM Recertification Credits

The MWACE Annual Conference has been approved for SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs). This is a valuable opportunity for HR professionals to fulfill recertification requirements while gaining insights and connections.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Check In Open
9:00 am - 11:00 am Midwest ACE Executive Board Meeting
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitor Set-Up
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Professional Exchange Site Visits

(Additional Fee $30)

  • Rolls Royce
  • Eli Lilly
  • Additional Site Visits TBA
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm New Member Orientation
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Past Presidents Advisory Meeting
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Keynote Speaker: Matt Kovatchis

Stop Beating Yourself Up: Leading with Compassion

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Evening Dinner and Entertainment 

Thursday, November 5, 2026
 6:15 am - 7:15 am

Morning Energizer

 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Check In Open

 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Exhibits Open

 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Director's Roundtable Breakfast

 9:15 am - 10:15 am

NACE State of the Profession

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learning Sessions #1

11:45 am - 1:30 pm Lunch, Business Meeting, & Awards
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Committee Meetings

 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Learning Sessions #2

 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Networking with Exhibitors & Treats
 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner on Your Own
 7:00 pm  Optional Evening Activities
Friday, November 6, 2026
5:45 am - 7:00 am

Morning Energizer

7:30 am - 11:00 am Check In Open
7:30 am - 12:30 pm Exhibits Open
7:30 am - 8:00 am Morning Coffee & Snack
7:30 am - 8:00 am Hire Big 10+ Meet-Up

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Bridging Connections: A Reverse Career Fair for Employers & Universities

An interactive experience where employers meet directly with university representatives from career services. Build meaningful partnerships, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain insight into how universities are preparing the next generation of talent.

8:45 am - 9:00 am Break
9:00 am - 9:50 am

Updates and Status of the Profession

9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Learning Sessions #3

11:00 am - 11:15 am Break
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Brunch
11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Keynote Speaker: Olivia West

 12:30 pm Exhibitor Breakdown Begins

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellation requests must be made in writing (an email with signature line will suffice) to [email protected].  Registrants may substitute another representative from the same organization by emailing the request to headquarters. (Please include all contact information for the new attendee.)

  • Any refund received before September 30 (5pm EST) will receive a full refund minus the $75 administrative fee.
  • A 50% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received between September 30 - October 24.
  • Any requests received after November 1 at 5pm EST will recieve no refund.
  • No-shows are not eligible for a credit or refund. 

The conference may be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, registration fees will be refunded; however, MWACE will not be responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies.

MWACE is not responsible for weather-related travel delays or other issues in regard to personal travel and no refunds will be given due to these occurrences.