Professional Development
The Duke SEPC promotes professional development and learning opportunities for our members through various conferences and workshops! Below, you will find some of the professional development opportunities suitable for administrative and event planning staff. Taking a moment to step away, reset, network, and learn new strategies can assist in avoiding burnout and rejuvenate your creativity and innovative mindset.
Conferences and Workshops
Austin, TX
The Academic Event Professional (AEP) Conference provides a rare opportunity for event planners in academe to receive tailored professional development, network with one another, and visit with vendors that specialize in products for academic environments. Attracting both seasoned planners and industry newcomers, the conference focuses on topics unique to higher education events and helps them share - and create - best practices for the field.
March 27-30, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
The premier professional development gathering for executive women of color since 2006, the Women of Power Summit offers four days of unparalleled inspiration, connection, and empowerment.
International Conference on Entertainment Tourism, Event Planning and Management aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Entertainment Tourism, Event Planning and Management.
31st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence
October 2024
Plan your growth and become fulfilled by learning how to implement the principles and strategies for a meaningful career and life. At this conference, you’ll discover the path forward and how to add value every day!
October 2024
The Administrative Professionals Conference brings together office professionals from around the world for 3 days of unparalleled sessions and workshops by professional trainers. APC is the leading training conference for administrative and executive assistants.
October 2024
Virtual Conference
Learn best practices in social media marketing from today’s leading colleges and universities.
November 2024
The Black Professionals Summit is jammed packed with sessions and experiences for your goals in mind. Make great connections, get clear on your goals and map out the legacy plan of your dreams.
November 2024
Raleigh, NC
A dynamic conference designed for ambitious women and their supportive male counterparts. Discover the latest tools and strategies to supercharge your career, enhance personal well-being, and achieve professional fulfillment. This premier event offers a transformative full-day experience of promoting women in leadership, fostering advocacy, nurturing mentorship, prioritizing self-care, and striking the perfect work-life balance.
February 23-25, 2025
Location: Miami, Florida
Join us to hear from experts and professional speakers on a diverse range of topics, and share best practices with peers from across the academic event landscape.
July 21-23, 2024
Location: Denver, Colorado
Join NACE for top-notch education and connect with catering and event professionals.
Coming Soon!
Location: TBD
The 2024 Women in Leadership Institute™ (WIL) is the premier conference equipping women leaders with actionable strategies to overcome the hurdles women often face in the workplace.
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Learning Courses and Materials
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