THE COLLECTIVE
2026
Embedded Career Learning
April 20-22, 2026
Savannah, GA
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Join us in Savannah, GA, as we discuss the heartbeat of the Career Ecosystem Era: Embedded Career Learning. And so much more...
From cobblestone streets to picturesque squares, from southern charm to 18th-century architecture, Savannah offers a rich history, a lively art and culinary scene, and a reputation as one of the most welcoming destinations in the US, living up to its nickname, the "Hostess City of the South." Nestled next to Hilton Head and Tybee Island, this city does not disappoint!
Prepare to be inspired by the river, the talents of local musicians, and the indulgence of the refined comfort of The Brice, a boutique hotel just one block from the Riverwalk and walking distance to outstanding local restaurants and shops.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Monday, April 20, 2026
10:30 - 4:30 | Registration open
12:30 - 2:30 | Pre-conference sessions
4:15 - 5:30 | Opening Session
5:30 - 6:30 | Opening Reception
Day 2 - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 | Breakfast
8:30 - 9:45 | MainStage Panel
10:00 - 10:45 | Ecosystem Transformation Sessions
10:45 - 11:15 | Networking Break
11:15 - 12:00 | Breakouts
12:00 - 1:30 | Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 | Breakouts
2:30 - 3:15 | Breakouts
3:30 - 4:15 | Breakouts
4:30 - 5:15 | Cohort Reunions: Mastermind, Aspire, Kickstart
Day 3 - Wednesday, April 22, 2025
8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 | Plenary Session
10:15 - 11:00 | Breakouts
11:15 - 12:00 | Breakouts
PRE-CON SESSIONS
April 20, 12:30-2:30
Title
Presenting, Proposing, and Persuading Cabinets, Boards, and Senior Leaders
Facilitator
Jeremy Podany, CEO
The Career Leadership Collective
Goal
This workshop offers career services leaders practical strategies and techniques to enhance their presentation and persuasion skills when engaging with senior decision-makers. Participants will learn how to craft compelling proposals and tailor messages to cabinet and board-level audiences. Available to any level staff.
Title
Creating Career Learning Outcomes for Campus Career Success
Facilitators
Nick Cattin, Senior Consultant
Monique Frost, Consultant
The Career Leadership Collective
Goal
For participants to learn how to create career learning outcomes that can guide student success and unite a campus community around clear and specific definitions of career success.
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Title
Scaling the Life Design Framework across your Institution
Facilitator
Dr. Nathan Langfit
Director of Life and Career Integration
University of Texas at Austin
Goal
For participants to learn how to strategically implement a scaled approach of the life design framework across all academic colleges and learn how strategy, instructional design, training, and assessment are key to campus-wide alignment.
CONFERENCE HOTEL & TRAVEL
CONFERENCE HOTEL
LIMITED SPACE! GREAT DEAL FOR SAVANNAH!
The Brice, a Kimpton Hotel (IHG Points), sits one block from the Savannah Riverwalk, and will host all of our conference breakout sessions. It is next door to the Trustees' Garden, Savannah's premier events center, where all of the conference meals and main stage sessions will take place .
CONFERENCE HOTEL RATE: $239 per night
TRAVEL TO SAVANNAH
The Brice Hotel is just 11 miles from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
REGISTRATION
General Registration is Closed
Currently Registered Attendees may add a pre-con
EARLY BIRD PRICING OVERVIEW
Pricing rises $100 each ticket on Feb 6, 2026