NACCE 2022 Annual Conference

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NACCE’s Annual Conference and 20th Anniversary Celebration will take place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel – in the state where NACCE got its start!

This year’s event will invigorate you and your teams with fresh ideas, strategies, and approaches for tapping into entrepreneurship.

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Program Guide

Sunday, October 2

• 8:30am - 5:00pm:  Registration Open
• 10:00am - 2:00pm:  Pre-conference "Entrepreneurial College of the Future"
• 10:00am - 2:00pm:  Pre-conference " Entrepreneurial Mindset for All Disciplines"
• 2:00pm - 3:00pm:  New Attendee Orientation
• 3:30pm - 5:00pm:  Opening General Session
• 5:00pm - 6:30pm:  Reception & Exhibit Hall Open; Music by the Bunker Hill Community College Jazz Quartet
• Founding Members & Future Builders VIP Dinner (invitation only)

Monday, October 3

• 7:30am - 5:00pm:  Registration Open
• 7:45am - 8:30am:  Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open
• 8:30am - 10:00am:  Morning General Session
• 10:15am - 11:00am:  Breakout Sessions 1 (concurrent)
• 11:15am - 12:00pm:  Breakout Sessions 2 (concurrent)
• 12:00pm - 12:30pm:  Lunch Buffet
• 12:30pm - 2:00pm:  Lunch General Session; Pitch for the Skilled Trades!
• 2:00pm - 2:45pm:  Dessert & Networking in Exhibit Hall
• 2:45pm - 3:30pm:  Breakout Sessions 3 (concurrent)
• 3:45pm - 4:45pm:  Mini Experiential Workshops
• 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Reception & Pitch for the Trades Winners Announced!

Monday Breakout Session Schedule

Tuesday, October 4

• 7:30am - 5:00pm:  Registration Open
• 7:45am - 8:30am:  Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open
• 8:30am - 10:00am:  Morning General Session
• 10:15am - 11:00am:  Breakout Sessions 4 (concurrent)
• 11:15am - 12:00pm:  Breakout Sessions 5 (concurrent)
• 12:00pm - 12:30pm:  Lunch Buffet
• 12:30pm - 2:00pm:  Lunch General Session; Pitch for the Foundation!
• 2:00pm - 2:45pm:  Dessert & Networking in Exhibit Hall
• 2:45pm - 3:30pm:  Breakout Sessions 6 (concurrent)
• 3:45pm - 4:45pm:  Mini Experiential Workshops
• 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Reception & Pitch for the Foundation Winners Announced!
• 7:10pm:  Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park (ticket pre-purchase required)

Tuesday Breakout Session Schedule

Wednesday, October 5

• 8:00am - 8:45am:  Breakfast
• 8:45am - 12:00 Closing General Session 
• 10:45am - 1:45pm:  World Cafe Ecosystem Building Focus Group (invitation only) sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation

Exciting Milestones in NACCE's 20th Year!

• Attendees from 46 states!
• $300,000 total in prize funds
• Successful Student Entrepreneurs Showcasing their businesses
• Announcements about future funding and coaching opportunities
• Launch of NACCE Innovations prototype - open for your ideas!
• Networking opportunities to advance ideas, careers, and programs