September 13-16, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN

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Supporting Stage   •   Sample schedule

Deeper Skills.
Bigger Contributions.

You’re building autonomy and operating with more strategic intent. This schedule pulls the sessions most aligned to where you are — and gives you a clear view of what the Partnering stage looks like.

What the Supporting stage means for your week

As someone in the Supporting Stage, you’re building autonomy and operating with more strategic intent. You’ve mastered the fundamentals and you’re taking on increasingly complex, higher-stakes work. Sessions here focus on communication, project management, technology fluency, and the early foundations of strategic partnership — while giving you a clear view of what comes next.

Please note, the schedule below includes all sessions you could benefit from and gives many options for you to choose from at this stage in your career.

Registration Required

Premium Membership

Certification Sessions

All Pass Types Welcome

General Session

Open Sessions

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Sat Sep 12
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Attendee Services & Badge Pick-Up

Attendee Services
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sun Sep 13
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Attendee Services & Badge Pick-Up

Attendee Services
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun Sep 13
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Sep 13
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Technology & Innovation
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

PACE Prep Course

CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sun Sep 13
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

PREMIUM WORKSHOP: Project Management Essentials

Communication & Operations
Premium WorkshopPre-registration is required.
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sun Sep 13
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Braindates

Braindates
Networking
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

APC Welcome

Networking
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sun Sep 13
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Mon Sep 14
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Attendee Services

Attendee Services
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon Sep 14
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

🔁 Performance Reviews, Raises, and Bonuses You Deserve

Communication & Operations
Early Bird Breakout
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

🔁 Unlocking Innovation: Mastering Creative Problem Solving for Smarter Solutions

Early Bird Breakout
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Mon Sep 14
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Braindate Lounge

Braindates
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Mon Sep 14
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome Remarks

All Career Stages
General Session
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mon Sep 14
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

HEADLINER - Momentum in the Mess: What Disruption Teaches Us

All Career Stages
General Session
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Mon Sep 14
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mon Sep 14
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

🔁 From Data to Decisions: Stop Sending Spreadsheets Leaders Can't Use

Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

🔁 From Resistance to Resilience: Learning to Bend but Not Break During Times of Change

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

PACE Prep Course

CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
Technology & Innovation
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mon Sep 14
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Mon Sep 14
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

From Data to Decisions: Stop Sending Spreadsheets Leaders Can't Use

Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

From Resistance to Resilience: Learning to Bend but Not Break During Times of Change

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Mon Sep 14
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Coffee Break

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Mon Sep 14
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔁 Foundations of Corporate Governance for Executive Assistants

Masterclass
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔁Meetings That Move Work Forward

Communication & Operations
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

🔁 The Meeting Machine: Build a Meeting Culture That Runs Itself

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔁 Breaking Into Executive Support: Your Roadmap to EA Success

Career Growth & Personal Branding
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

🔁 Confident and Assertive: The Toolkit for Standing Strong

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Tue Sep 15
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Attendee Services

Attendee Services
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Performance Reviews, Raises, and Bonuses You Deserve

Communication & Operations
Early Bird Breakout
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Unlocking Innovation: Mastering Creative Problem Solving for Smarter Solutions

Early Bird Breakout
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Tue Sep 15
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Braindate Lounge

Braindates
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

PACE Prep Course

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

🔁 Write It Once: Communication That Gets Results

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

From Logistics to Liability: Building Your Event Strategy Foundation

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
Communication & Operations
Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Level Up Your Launchpad: A Foundational Guide to Gemini in Google Workspace

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tue Sep 15
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Write It Once: Communication That Gets Results

Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Tue Sep 15
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Tue Sep 15
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Foundations of Corporate Governance for Executive Assistants

Masterclass
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Meetings That Move Work Forward

Communication & Operations
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

The Meeting Machine: Build a Meeting Culture That Runs Itself

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Breaking Into Executive Support: Your Roadmap to EA Success

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
Career Growth & Personal Branding
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Confident and Assertive: The Toolkit for Standing Strong

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Tue Sep 15
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Tue Sep 15
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

ASAP Awards

All Career Stages
General Session
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
Tue Sep 15
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Remarks by Title Sponsor - Edible

All Career Stages
General Session
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hot Takes: State of the Profession

All Career Stages
General Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Grand Ole APC Social

Networking
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed Sep 16
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Wed Sep 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attendee Services

Attendee Services
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wed Sep 16
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

🔁 ROI Fluency: Mastering the Language and Liability of Events

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

🔁 From Learning to Impact: Turn Your APC Experience into ROI, Confidence & Action

Career Growth & Personal Branding
Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

PACE Certification - Office Hours

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wed Sep 16
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Coffee Break

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Wed Sep 16
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

ROI Fluency: Mastering the Language and Liability of Events

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

From Learning to Impact: Turn Your APC Experience into ROI, Confidence & Action

Career Growth & Personal Branding
Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Sun Sep 13
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Attendee Services & Badge Pick-Up

Attendee Services
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun Sep 13
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Sun Sep 13
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Technology & Innovation
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

PACE Prep Course

CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sun Sep 13
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

PREMIUM WORKSHOP: Project Management Essentials

Communication & Operations
Premium WorkshopPre-registration is required.
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sun Sep 13
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Braindates

Braindates
Networking
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

APC Welcome

Networking
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sun Sep 13
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Mon Sep 14
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Attendee Services

Attendee Services
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon Sep 14
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

🔁 Performance Reviews, Raises, and Bonuses You Deserve

Communication & Operations
Early Bird Breakout
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

🔁 Unlocking Innovation: Mastering Creative Problem Solving for Smarter Solutions

Early Bird Breakout
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Mon Sep 14
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Braindate Lounge

Braindates
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Mon Sep 14
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome Remarks

All Career Stages
General Session
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mon Sep 14
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

HEADLINER - Momentum in the Mess: What Disruption Teaches Us

All Career Stages
General Session
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Mon Sep 14
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mon Sep 14
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

🔁 From Data to Decisions: Stop Sending Spreadsheets Leaders Can't Use

Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

🔁 From Resistance to Resilience: Learning to Bend but Not Break During Times of Change

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

PACE Prep Course

CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
Technology & Innovation
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mon Sep 14
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Mon Sep 14
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

From Data to Decisions: Stop Sending Spreadsheets Leaders Can't Use

Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

From Resistance to Resilience: Learning to Bend but Not Break During Times of Change

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Mon Sep 14
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Coffee Break

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Mon Sep 14
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔁 Foundations of Corporate Governance for Executive Assistants

Masterclass
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔁Meetings That Move Work Forward

Communication & Operations
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

🔁 The Meeting Machine: Build a Meeting Culture That Runs Itself

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔁 Breaking Into Executive Support: Your Roadmap to EA Success

Career Growth & Personal Branding
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

🔁 Confident and Assertive: The Toolkit for Standing Strong

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Tue Sep 15
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Attendee Services

Attendee Services
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Performance Reviews, Raises, and Bonuses You Deserve

Communication & Operations
Early Bird Breakout
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Unlocking Innovation: Mastering Creative Problem Solving for Smarter Solutions

Early Bird Breakout
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Tue Sep 15
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Braindate Lounge

Braindates
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

PACE Prep Course

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

🔁 Write It Once: Communication That Gets Results

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

From Logistics to Liability: Building Your Event Strategy Foundation

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
Communication & Operations
Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Level Up Your Launchpad: A Foundational Guide to Gemini in Google Workspace

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tue Sep 15
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Write It Once: Communication That Gets Results

Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Tue Sep 15
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Tue Sep 15
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Foundations of Corporate Governance for Executive Assistants

Masterclass
Strategic Partnership & Leadership
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Meetings That Move Work Forward

Communication & Operations
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

The Meeting Machine: Build a Meeting Culture That Runs Itself

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Breaking Into Executive Support: Your Roadmap to EA Success

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
Career Growth & Personal Branding
Roundtable
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Confident and Assertive: The Toolkit for Standing Strong

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Tue Sep 15
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Tue Sep 15
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

ASAP Awards

All Career Stages
General Session
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
Tue Sep 15
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Remarks by Title Sponsor - Edible

All Career Stages
General Session
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hot Takes: State of the Profession

All Career Stages
General Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tue Sep 15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Grand Ole APC Social

Networking
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed Sep 16
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Wed Sep 16
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attendee Services

Attendee Services
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wed Sep 16
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

🔁 ROI Fluency: Mastering the Language and Liability of Events

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

🔁 From Learning to Impact: Turn Your APC Experience into ROI, Confidence & Action

Career Growth & Personal Branding
Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

PACE Certification - Office Hours

AssistingThis stage includes early-career APs, with a focus on foundational work such as scheduling and organizational communication.
CertificationPre-registration is required.
PACE
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate Certification

CertificationPre-registration is required.
MOS
PartneringFor those in the 'Partnering' stage and going into the 'Leading' stage of their career, with more intermediate knowledge in this skill area
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
Technology & Innovation
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wed Sep 16
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Coffee Break

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Wed Sep 16
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

ROI Fluency: Mastering the Language and Liability of Events

Communication & Operations
Masterclass
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

From Learning to Impact: Turn Your APC Experience into ROI, Confidence & Action

Career Growth & Personal Branding
Lab
SupportingFor all, but geared toward those in the 'Supporting' stage and going into the 'Partnering' stage of their career
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Your Career Stage

The ASAP Career Stages Framework maps your path from Assisting to Leading.

ASAP Premium Membership

Unlock more before, during & after

Your All-Access Pass to Training.
What’s Included:

The Next Level for you

1

Upgrade to ASAP Premium

Not yet Premium? Unlock pre-conference workshops, year-round training, and community access.

2

Earn a Certification

Advance your career with APC certifications. PACE builds essential skills in communication, project management, leadership, and AI. MOS delivers globally recognized technical proficiency. Your next credential starts here.

3

Consider EA Ignite

Ready to move toward Partnering? EA Ignite Spring & Fall are purpose-built for the upper Supporting through Leading stages.

4

Explore ASAP Online Courses

Build on your APC sessions with on-demand learning year-round.

Certifications at This Stage

PACE - Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence

The credential built for the Supporting stage. Review all four PACE modules with a live instructor at APC, then take the online exam onsite or when you return home.

Supporting Stage

MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist Associate

Your next credential as you move into the Partnering stage - validate your technical proficiency with a globally recognized certification.

ALSO from ASAP

EA Ignite | Empowered by ASAP

EA Ignite - Spring & Fall

Ready to move toward Partnering? EA Ignite Spring and Fall are focused events for upper Supporting through Leading-stage professionals.

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