EVENTS
Annual Conference
SCACE 2026 Annual Conference
We are excited to invite your organization to be a part of the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (SCACE) Annual Conference, happening May 27-29, 2026, in the states capital Columbia, SC. This premier event draws career service professionals from 25+ colleges and universities, along with top HR and recruiting leaders from across the state. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect, network, and showcase your brand to influential decision-makers in higher education and recruitment. Register HERE! Hotel Information Hilton Columbia Center 924 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201 Reserve your hotel room HERE until April 26th | Thank you to our Sponsors! Presenting Sponsors
Workforce Visionary Sponsors
Future Builder Sponsors
Career Accelerator Sponsor
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Past Annual Conference Themes and Locations:
2025- Charleston - Homegrown Talent: From Harbor to Horizon
2024- Greenville- Elevate to Hire Potential
2023 - Columbia - Capital Collaboration
2022 -Myrtle Beach - Focusing on the CARE in Career
2021 - Myrtle Beach/Virtual - DEI (Driving Engagement Intentionally) Examined: How to Develop a More Inclusive Workplace
2020 - Postponed due to COVID
2019 - Charleston - Navigating the Changing Tides
2018 - Charlotte, NC Joint Conference - Better Together
2017 - Greenville - Color Outside the Lines
2016 – Myrtle Beach – Back to Basics
2015 – Charleston – The Winds of Change
2014 – Greenville – Lead with Purpose
2013 – Myrtle Beach - Leadership
2012 – Folly Beach – Changing with the Tides
2011 – Charleston – Sail Away
2010 – Greenville – Reignite & Rebuild
2009 – Columbia -
2008 – Pawley’s Island – Back to the Future
2007 – Daufuskie Island – Back to the Basics
2006 – Myrtle Beach – Perfecting Preparation: College to Career
2005 – Charleston – Trends, Technology & Training
2004 – Greenville – Focus on the Future: Leading for South Carolina
2003 – Myrtle Beach – Ride the Waves of Change
2002 – Clemson – Growing Teams, Combining Efforts, Harvesting Ideas
2001 – Myrtle Beach – Sharing a Sea of Resources
2000 – Asheville – Carolina Connection
1999 – Fripp Island – Searching for Hidden Treasures
1998 – Columbia – Capital Ideas for the 21st Century
1997 – Hilton Head – Expanding the Network