2026 SCACE Annual Conference - Centered on Success Developing Tomorrow's Workforce (May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SCACE Annual Conference 2026

The SCACE Board and the 2026 Conference Committee are thrilled to announce that our annual conference takes us to Columbia, SC, in the heart of our beautiful state.

Dates: May 27 - 29, 2026

Venue: Hilton Columbia 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201 • 803-744-7800

Theme: Centered on Success Developing Tomorrow's Workforce

Conference Rates:

Early Bird registration: (register by March 1)

Member – $160

Non-member – $210

Other ACE Member – $185

Regular Registration: (register after March 1)

Member – $200

Non-Member – $250

Other Ace Member – $220

New Member Package:

Includes SCACE Membership AND Conference Registration - $175

Exhibitor:

Member – $400

Non Member – $600

Other:

Student Registration – $50
Single Day (Thursday) – $110

Conference registration fee includes:

President's Reception (Wednesday evening)
Continental Breakfast (Thursday and Friday)
Buffet Lunch (Thursday)
Networking, educational sessions, and panel discussions

(a complete schedule will be published in early spring)

Hilton Columbia Hotel Reservations:

Booking Engine URL: Click Here to Book Your Room!
Rates are available through 11:59pm on April 26th, 2026

SCACE Philanthropy Partnerships

Young Men United (YMU) is an immersive character and workforce development initiative at United Way of the Midlands that is designed to create pathways for young men to discover, plan, and achieve their academic and career goals. Participants receive a continuum of wraparound support to ensure they graduate on time, complete postsecondary education or training, and successfully enter the workforce. Supports include one-on-one mentoring, college and workplace exploration, professional development workshops, paid internships, job shadowing, financial assistance for their families, and a supportive community of peers, mentors, professionals, and partner organizations. YMU currently operates within 5 local high schools in and has over 100 total high school and college students.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Workforce Visionary Sponsors

Future Builder Sponsors

Career Accelerator Sponsors

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2026 SCACE Annual Conference - Centered on Success Developing Tomorrow's Workforce (May 27, 2026)