Below is a tentative outline of the 2027 conference schedule. Please continue to check the conference site and your CEIA News Brief for updates about keynote speakers and breakout sessions.
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change.
As of July 15, 2026
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 2026-2027 Board of Directors Meeting | Savannah (Third Floor) |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | CEIA Board of Directors Dinner | Off Site |
| 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 2027-2028 CEIA Board of Directors Meeting | Savannah |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration | Second Floor Foyer |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Exhibits Open | Second Floor Foyer |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | In-Depth Workshops Choose one in-depth workshop facilitated by CEIA Board Members |
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| Breaking Into Work-Integrated Learning: The Essentials Toolkit for New Practitioners Facilitators: Kelly Harper, CEIA Vice President for Professional Development | Columbia |
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| Directors’ Forum: For higher education senior leaders (executive directors and directors) who manage work-integrated learning offices | Atlanta |
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| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | First-Time Conference Attendee Welcome Mingle Hosted by Celeste Lindell, CEIA Regional Vice President- Region 5 Dr. Carissa Forde, CEIA Regional Vice President- Region 2 First time attending a CEIA Conference? Everyone new to the CEIA experience is invited to attend them mingle and meet the CEIA Board of Directors, some experienced practitioners, as well as other new conference attendees. | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Regional Meetings Members’ regional affiliation is based on mailing address. This is an opportunity for members to hear about association updates and opportunities to get involved in the association. |
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| Region 1 – Northeast Hosted by Corrine Condon, CEIA Region 1 Vice President Region includes members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont | Frankfurt |
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| Region 2 – Mid-Atlantic Hosted by Dr. Carissa Forde, CEIA Region 2 Vice President Region includes members in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia | Charlotte |
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| Region 3 – Southeast Hosted by Maddie Tympanick, CEIA Region 3 Vice President Region includes members in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee | Atlanta |
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| Region 4 – Midwest Hosted by David Schwartz, CEIA Region 4 Vice President Region includes members in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin | Columbia |
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| Region 5 – Southwest Hosted by Celeste Lindell, CEIA Region 5 Vice President Region includes members in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas | Jackson |
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| Region 6 – Mountain/Plains Hosted by Joseph Banks, CEIA Region 6 Vice President Region includes members in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming | Montgomery |
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| Region 7 – West Hosted by Ralph Brigham, CEIA Region 7 Vice President Region includes members in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington | Nashville |
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| Region 8 – International Hosted by Ross Johnston, CEIA Region 8 Vice President | Raleigh |
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| 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM | President’s Reception Join CEIA President Tracey Dowling for an opening night reception. Network with colleagues and build relationships with cooperative education and internship professionals. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available. | Charleston Ballroom |
| 8:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
| 8:00 – 11:00 PM | Networking Suite | |
| 7:00 AM | Fitness Walk Dr. Carissa Forde, CEIA Region 2 Vice President | Meet in the Lobby |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration | Second Floor Foyer |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Exhibits Open | Second Floor Foyer |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Coffee with an Exhibitor | |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Featured Speaker: | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | Second Floor Foyer |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Interactive Breakout Sessions I | |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions II | |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Buffet/ Annual Business Meeting / Member Recognition | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions III | |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | Second Floor Foyer |
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions IV | |
| 4:00 PM | Open Evening- Explore Atlanta with your colleagues | |
| 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Networking Suite |
| 7:00 AM | Fitness Walk Dr. Carissa Forde, CEIA Region 2 Vice President | Meet in the Lobby |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration | Second Floor Foyer |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Exhibits Open | Second Floor Foyer |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Coffee with an Exhibitor | Second Floor Foyer |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Updates and Announcements | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Featured Speaker | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | Second Floor Foyer |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Interactive Breakout Sessions V | |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions VI | |
| 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Luncheon & | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions VII | |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | Second Floor Foyer |
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions VIII | |
| 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Awards Reception | Second Floor Foyer |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Awards Banquet – Celebrate achievements in the field | Phoenix Ballroom |
| 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Networking Suite Casual networking opportunity with your fellow conference attendees. |
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