2024 Southeast Regional ACE Conference
Sunseeker Resort
5500 Sunseeker WayCharlotte Harbor, FL 33980
* Registration open until 10/1/24 at 5:00 PM (EST)
The annual Southeast Regional ACE Conference is the largest face-to-face professional development event for Florida's adult education providers and administrators.
Held this year at the beautiful Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, this two and a half day conference delivers over 90 trainings, workshops and intensive 3-6 hour professional development for all content areas of adult education: AGE, GED, AHS, Corrections, IET, Adults with Disabilities, Career Pathways, Leadership and so much more.
Some of the best presenters, teachers and leaders in the state and from around the country attend and present proven, resourceful, and innovative practices in adult education. This is an event you don't want to miss!
2024 Conference Keynote Speaker - Fran Capo
Fran Capo is a comedienne, keynote motivational speaker, 22 time author, adventurer, consultant, spokesperson, thought leader, radio host, actress and 9 time world record holder who has appeared on over 450 TV shows and 4500 radio shows including: Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and Nickelodeon. She is most known as 'The Guinness Book of World’s Records Fastest Talking Woman' clocked at 603.32 WPM. That’s 11 words a second! Her 20th book, “Hopeville: The City of Light" hit #11 on Amazon and reveals the 44 secrets of happiness and success.
Fran has done motivational speaking on every continent, even Antarctica (where the penguins were dressed very nicely) and has done book signings at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and down by the wreck site of the Titanic.
She combines her down to earth comedy, motivation and wild world record adventures in all her keynote talks, her Cuppa Capo FB lives, and in her one woman show, “Love, Laughter and Light.” She reveals “How a world record mindset can anyone accomplish anything” and did a TEDX talk entitled the “A world Record Mindset” in which she broke a world record live on that very stage.
Fran is the adventure correspondent on the CBS Affliate TV show “Live It Up” and for Travelingmom.com, a website with over 1 million unique views. She also hosts the long time running “Fran’s World” on Westchesterradio.com, was on the cover of Influential People Magazine, and in the 22 time award winning film, “Father and Father.”
As part of pop culture, her fast talking world record was the definition of Loquacious in the wordgenius.com app. Fran’s recent world records include ziplining inside the active Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.
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Full Conference Registration - Nonmember
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$625.00 |
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Sunday, October 6 - Intensive PD
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$150.00 |
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Sunday, October 6 - Intensive PD - Nonmember
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$225.00 |
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Monday, October 7 - One Day Registration
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$225.00 |
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Monday, October 7 - One Day Registration Nonmember
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$300.00 |
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Tuesday, October 8 - One Day Registration
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$285.00 |
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Tuesday, October 8 - One Day Reg. Nonmember
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$360.00 |
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Wednesday, October 9 - One Day Registration
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$225.00 |
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Wednesday, October 9 One Day Reg. Nonmember
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$300.00 |
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Sunday Welcome Reception - Free
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FREE |
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Tuesday Luncheon - Free
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FREE |
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Tuesday's President's Reception - Free
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FREE |
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Wednesday Awards Luncheon - Free
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FREE |
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Tuesday Luncheon Only (Guest)
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$65.00 |
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Wednesday Awards Luncheon Only (Guest)
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$65.00 |
Submit Presentation Proposal Here
Deadline to submit Proposals is Friday, August 30, 2024.
Exhibiting at the 2024 Southeast Region ACE Conference is not only a way to reach your Florida customers, but you can gain exposure to other state's attendees as well.
Please consider SPONSORING one of our many outstanding special events. Sponsorship and Program Ad opportunities are on pages 5-6 of the packet in the button below.
Don't delay!
Sponsorships get taken fast and they are first come first served.
2024 Exhibitor Packet with Sponsorship Opportunities Here
For any AV needs including electricity at your booth, please click the Encore button below then use ACE of Florida 2024 Exhibits as your Name/Keyword in the Search Events box to place your order and make payment.
Encore EventNow
Each year at our annual conference, ACE of Florida recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond in service to adult education.
We are excited to announce the 2024 solicitation of nominations for the ACE of Florida Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards aim to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of adult educators who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to fostering lifelong learning and advancing educational opportunities for adults.
We invite you to nominate deserving individuals who have made significant impacts in their daily professional lives, showing dedication, innovation, and excellence in adult education. Your nominations will help honor those who inspire and lead by example, enhancing the quality of adult education and enriching the lives of adult learners.
- ACE of Florida recognizes outstanding performance in the following categories:
- Adult Education Teacher of the Year
- The John E. Lawrence Administrator of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Business Supporter of the Year
- Media Promotion of the Year
- Instructional Support Staff of the Year
- Non-Instructional Support Staff of the Year
Full descriptions and criteria can be found in the nomination packet available by clicking the button below.
Awards Nomination Packet Here
Each year, at our annual conference, ACE of Florida recognizes the achievements made by our outstanding adult education students and the impact adult education has had on their lives.
ACE of Florida is proud to announce the call for nominations for outstanding adult education students who have made significant strides toward achieving their life goals through participation in the adult education system.
These individuals have demonstrated remarkable resilience and perseverance in overcoming substantial challenges. We invite you to recognize these inspiring students who exemplify the life-changing power of adult education by submitting your nominations. Your participation helps celebrate their dedication and success, motivating others to pursue their educational aspirations while dealing with their unique challenges.
Full descriptions and criteria can be found in the nomination packet available by clicking the button below.
Student Success Nomination Packet
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