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 1-2, 2026
Where
University of Southern California
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About the 2026 Conference
2026 Conference Location
The 2026 AEP Conference will take place March 1-2, 2026 in Los Angeles, California on the campus of the University of Southern California.
Agenda
Check back later this year to explore the full lineup of breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and expert panels, all designed to help you advance your event planning expertise.
Session Abstracts and Speaker Bios
Check back in later this year to review session descriptions in the conference session abstracts and learn more about our conference speakers!
Registration
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 primarily to event professionals employed directly by, or emeriti of education institutions and sponsors of the AEP Conference.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Any cancellations 60 days out are eligible for a full refund, 30 days out will receive a 50% refund, and cancellations within 30 days of the conference will have funds applied to 2027 AEP conference registration.
Hotel
We’re working on securing the perfect spot for your 2026 AEP Conference stay. Check back later this year for all the details on our official room block—you won’t want to miss it!
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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.