ACPA’s Annual Convention experience is a yearly gathering of student affairs and higher education professionals, students and faculty to learn, network and engage in doing the work higher education needs. Approximately 3,500 members and guests attend our Annual Convention each year.

Highlights of the convention include:

• Distinguished speakers such as Janet Mock (2021), Kimberlé Crenshaw (2020), Franchesca Ramsey (2019), Jose Antonio Vargas (2015), Brené Brown (2014), Melissa Harris Perry (2013), Van Jones and Lisa Ling (2012), Cory Booker and Morris Dees (2011), John Quinones (2010), Greg Mortenson and Marian Wright Edelman (2009), Nikki Giovannni and Carol Gilligan (2008)
• Over 600 educational sessions – the largest selection among all student affairs conferences
• Highly acclaimed Pre-convention Workshops offering deep educational dives into passion areas
• Invaluable volunteering and networking opportunities with ACPA Entities