Top To-Dos for First-Time Conference Attendees
First time attending AC&E? We’ve gathered tips and insights to help you feel confident from the start—what to pack, how to plan your days, and where to connect with fellow attendees.
| RECORDED ORIENTATION VIDEO |
Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning attendee, this orientation recording is packed with helpful tips for AC&E 25!
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- Make your travel and lodging arrangements! Refer to your registration confirmation for hotel links.
- Download the mobile app from your app store by searching for ASBO International!
- Plot out your schedule for the conference!
- First Timer’s Reception: Tuesday, October 21, 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
- Best in School Business Awards Ceremony: Thursday, October 23, 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Education Sessions
- Identify key exhibitors you want to connect with
- Review the latest safety protocols.
- Start making connections by browsing the attendee list.
- Download and share the official AC&E 25 graphic on social media to let your professional community know you’re attending!
- Show your ASBO pride and gear up with official logo apparel and accessories.
- Business Cards
- Electronics and chargers
- Comfortable business casual attire – comfortable shoes and layers
- Slacks, chinos, and dress pants
- Skirts and dresses
- Button-down and polo-style shirts, blouses
- Optional blazers, sport coats, and cardigans
- Closed-toe shoes
- Notepad and pen
- Reusable water bottle
- Pick up your badge at Registration at the Concourse between the 12th & 13th Street Lobbies of the Fort Worth Convention Center.
- Be sure to grab ribbons from the registration area to add to your badge!
- Review the AC&E Daily emails in your inbox for updates, schedule changes, highlights, and instructions on evaluating sessions and accessing your certificate.
- Keep an eye on the mobile app for last-minute notifications.
- Attend EVERYTHING to maximize your experience: general sessions, networking events including coffee breaks and pre-dinner receptions, the expo hall, and education sessions!
- Celebrate outstanding school business officials at the Best in School Business Awards Ceremony.
- Follow and tag us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X, and use the hashtag #ASBOACE25 to share your experience!
- Make dinner plans with your new friends! For inspiration, visit the Explore Fort Worth section of the AC&E 25 Hotel & Conference website.