EVENTS
SCACE Annual Conference 2026
The SCACE Board and the 2026 Conference Committee are thrilled to announce that our annual conference takes us to Columbia, SC, in the heart of our beautiful state.
Dates: May 27 - 29, 2026
Venue: Hilton Columbia 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201 • 803-744-7800
Theme: Centered on Success Developing Tomorrow's Workforce
Conference Rates:
Early Bird registration: (register by March 1)
Member – $160
Non-member – $210
Other ACE Member – $185
Regular Registration: (register after March 1)
Member – $200
Non-Member – $250
Other Ace Member – $220
New Member Package:
Includes SCACE Membership AND Conference Registration - $175
Exhibitor:
Member – $400
Non Member – $600
Other:
Student Registration – $50 Single Day (Thursday) – $110
Conference registration fee includes:
(a complete schedule will be published in early spring)
Hilton Columbia Hotel Reservations:
SCACE Philanthropy Partnerships
Young Men United (YMU) is an immersive character and workforce development initiative at United Way of the Midlands that is designed to create pathways for young men to discover, plan, and achieve their academic and career goals. Participants receive a continuum of wraparound support to ensure they graduate on time, complete postsecondary education or training, and successfully enter the workforce. Supports include one-on-one mentoring, college and workplace exploration, professional development workshops, paid internships, job shadowing, financial assistance for their families, and a supportive community of peers, mentors, professionals, and partner organizations. YMU currently operates within 5 local high schools in and has over 100 total high school and college students.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Workforce Visionary Sponsors
Future Builder Sponsors
Career Accelerator Sponsors
