About
The AEP Conference provides a rare opportunity for academic event planners to receive tailored professional development, network with one another, and visit vendors specializing in products for academic environments.
When
March 12-13, 2027
Where
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Register
Stay tuned! Conference registration will open fall 2026.
About the 2027 Conference
2027 Conference Location
The 2027 AEP Conference will take place March 12-13, 2027 in Durham, North Carolina on the campus of Duke University.
Agenda
The 2027 agenda is in the works!
We’re busy building an experience worth your time. Expect thought-provoking sessions by academic event planners, for academic event planners, along with plenty of moments that’ll have you rethink what’s possible. Details dropping later this year!
Want to be the first to know when sessions are revealed? Sign up for our emails at the bottom of this page.
Registration
Registration for the AEP Conference opens Fall 2026!
Conference tickets will be available for $995, and an early bird rate will be offered for a limited time once registration opens. Follow us on LinkedIn and sign up for our emails (at the bottom of this page) to be the first to know when registration opens and the early bird discount drops.
Attendee Policy: Academic Event Professional (AEP) is an organization created and managed by academic event professionals for the benefit of providing educational and networking opportunities. Attendance at the AEP Conference is limited to event professionals employed directly by, or emeriti of education institutions and sponsors of the AEP Conference.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Any cancellations 60 days out (December 31, 2026) are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 service fee. Cancellations 30 days out (January 30, 2027) will receive a 50% refund, and cancellations within 30 days of the conference will have funds applied to 2028 AEP conference registration.
Hotel
We’re sourcing a great place for our AEP community to stay during the 2027 conference. Check back later this year for room rates and booking details!
Conference
Sponsors
The AEP Conference gives you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with our industry’s premiere suppliers who are here to assist in your event planning process.
Our conference sponsors are our biggest supporters, and once you meet them you will understand why they are product leaders in the academic market.
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Event Registration
- Want to register multiple people from the same institution? Contact us at info@aep-edu.com.
