EDUCATION
APC brings together administrative professionals from around the world for 3 days of learning, inspiration, and connection. With unparalleled learning sessions and workshops by professional trainers, attendees have the opportunity to tailor their experience to meet specific training needs.
Professional Trainers
Develop new skills from our subject matter experts and return motivated to inspire change after hearing from our 3 keynote speakers.
Previous keynote speakers include: Michelle Poler, Sekou Andrews, Cheryl Strayed, Mel Robbins, Suze Orman, Leslie Stahl, Erin Brockovich, Diana Nyad, Carla Harris, Mary Lou Retton, and Ben Nemtin.
CONNECTION
Find your tribe and discover your purpose with fellow admins and EAs from across the globe! Share best practices at dedicated networking events, engage with a curated selection of solution providers, reflect with a new friend over a shared meal or dance it out at our out of office experiences.
Recognized as the premier event for Executive Assistants, The EA Summit sets the standard for customized, advanced-level training for EAs who are viewed by their executives as highly valuable business partners. The EA Summit delivers targeted training and invaluable networking opportunities to these qualified executive and senior-level assistants. This program takes place concurrently with APC, giving participants access to all aspects of the rich APC program.
PREP FOR PACE
Compliment your APC training experience with our live, instructor-led Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence prep course. PACE is a prestigious accreditation that demonstrates to employers, colleagues and the world, the breadth of your professional knowledge and your commitment to continuing professional development. Add this course to your registration and maximize your time at APC!
2021 Keynotes
Media/Communication Coach, Creator of YOU, Amplified!®
Leadership Expert, Founder & CEO, The Cru
Graffiti Artist, Author, Philanthropist, Disruptor
2021 Speakers
Stay tuned for our 2021 speakers and full APC and EA Summit Schedules.
Amy Nguyen
Founder, Happiness Infinity LLC
Angela Chee
★ Keynote Speaker
Anne Truger
Education Innovation Specialist, Truger Tech Talk, LLC
April Stallworth
EA to the Superintendent, Niles Township HS District 219 | Founder & CEO, Strong Women Strong Lives
Chrissy Scivicque
Career Coach and Corporate Trainer, EatYourCareer
Corinne Hoisington
Professor of IT, Central Virginia Community College
Crystal Richards
PMP®, PMI-ACP® Principal & Owner, MindsparQ
Curtis Newbold
Owner and Chief Content Architect, TheVisualCommunicationGuy.com, Newbold Communication and Design
Eddie Turner
The Leadership Excelerator®, Eddie Turner LLC
Erik Wahl
★ Keynote SpeakerErika Gerdes
Authenticity Advocate, CoachHelen Monument
Interim Chair
Lee Silber
Lead Trainer, Creative-Lee Speaking
Lisa Olsen
Co-owner/Professional Development Specialist, Admin to AdminLonnetta Albright
President and Chief Visioning Officer (CVO)
Lorinda Lewis
President, Lorinda Lewis, LLC
Lucy Brazier
CEO, Marcham Publishing | Publisher, Executive Secretary Magazine
Madeline Cate
Administrative Coordinator, Martin’s Point Management System
Melissa Peoples
EA Coach and Trainer, Founder
Neil Malek
Principal
Rhonda Scharf
On the Right Track - Training and Consulting™ INC.
Shelagh Donnelly
Founder, ExceptionalEA.com
Starla West
Executive Coach, President, Starla West International
Stephanie Powley
Sr. Office Manager, Executive Assistant to CEO, Seer InteractiveSteven Iwersen, CSP
Founder and Owner
Tiffany Dufu
★ Keynote Speaker
Varun Anand
Project Management Trainer
2021 Agenda
Saturday
September 18, 2021
Sunday
September 19, 2021
Monday
September 20, 2021
Tuesday
September 21, 2021
Wednesday
September 22, 2021
Chrissy Scivicque
PACE Certification Prep Course*
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Starla West
W1 – The One Day MBA* for Assistants – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Varun Anand
W2 – Project Management Bootcamp – FULL DAY WORKSHOP
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lisa Olsen
W3AM – Negotiation Power Skills Every Assistant Needs
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Rhonda Scharf
W4AM – Minute Taking Master Skills Update
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Erika Gerdes
EA Summit Networking
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lisa Olsen
W3PM – Negotiation Power Skills Every Assistant Needs
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Rhonda Scharf
W4PM – Minute Taking Master Skills Update
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Curtis Newbold
Lorinda Lewis
Conference Orientation
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Networking Events
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Neil Malek
Become an Excel Guru
10:45 am-12:00 pm
Melissa Peoples
Starla West
Varun Anand
Managing Risk as the Project Lead
10:45 am, 1:30 pm
Lee Silber
Chrissy Scivicque 2020
Practical Strategies for Managing Up
10:45 am, 1:30 pm
Lisa Olsen
Communicating Authentically for Greater Impact
10:45 am, 1:30 pm
Lorinda Lewis
Curtis Newbold
Corinne Hoisington
OneNote Masters
10:45 am, 1:30 pm
Rhonda Scharf
Lonnetta Albright
Lee Silber
Neil Malek
The Ultimate MS Word Guide
10:45 am-12:00 pm
Helen Monument
Monumental Decision Making
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Curtis Newbold
Eddie Turner
Crystal Richards
Chrissy Scivicque 2020
Rhonda Scharf
Shelagh Donnelly
Anne Truger
Melissa Peoples
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Microsoft Teams
10:45 am, 1:30 pm
Neil Malek
The Ultimate MS Word Guide
1:30 pm-2:45 pm
Helen Monument
Monumental Decision Making
1:30 pm-2:45 pm
Melissa Peoples
Carrie Spell-Hansson
Steven Iwersen, CSP
Eddie Turner
Carrie Spell-Hansson
April Stallworth
The Enneagram at Work
9:00 am-10:15 am
Stephanie Powley
Tips & Tricks For Rockstar Task Management
9:00 am-10:15 am
Amy Nguyen
Level-up Your Performance: The Brain-based Way
9:00 am-10:15 am
Chrissy Scivicque 2020
Powerful Prioritization Principles
9:00 am-10:15 am
Shelagh Donnelly
How to Assert Yourself So People See Your Value
9:00 am-10:15 am
Anne Truger
Acclimating to the World of Google
9:00 am-10:15 am
Madeline Cate
Melissa Peoples
Chrissy Scivicque
W5 – Communication Skills for Constructive Conflict
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Corinne Hoisington
Amy Nguyen
W8 – APC’s Amazing Race 2021: The Chicago Teamwork Experience
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
LOCATION
Hyatt Regency Chicago's Cleanliness Commitment
The safety and wellbeing of colleagues, guests and clients remains a top priority. Hyatt’s multilayered commitment provides insight on policies and procedures that have been put in place at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
CONFERENCE PASSES
Conference Pass
$1,870.00 USD
ASAP Member $1,635 USD
3 Inspiring Keynotes
Featured Sessions
Educational Sessions
Networking Events
OOO Experiences
Exhibitor Hall
Breakfast, Lunch & Beverages
Value Pass
$2,420.00 USD
Featured!
ASAP Member $2,185 USD
Includes everything in the Conference Pass
PLUS:
Pre- or Post-Conference Workshops
Workshop Lunch on Wednesday
EA Summit – SOLD OUT
$2,640.00 USD
ASAP Member $2,400 USD
Includes everything in a Value Pass
PLUS:
Showcase Presentation
EA Focused Educational Sessions
Advanced Pre-and Post-Conference Workshops
Exclusive Networking Events
EA Summit Breakfast
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