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CAEL Annual Conference Registration is Open!

Join us this year in Pittsburgh- or tune in virtually! Now in its 52nd year, the CAEL Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to learn from educators, employers, and community leaders focused on aligning learning and work so that adults achieve continuous economic advancement. It is an exciting hybrid experience designed to accommodate both in-person and virtual participation. You'll have a unique opportunity to meet the best minds in adult learning, both inside and outside of postsecondary education.

The CAEL Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. The CAEL Conference is widely known as the leading place to connect and network with experts from postsecondary education and training providers, workforce development leaders, industry groups, and more.

A native of Pittsburgh, Leon Ford is a celebrated author, social entrepreneur, impact investor, international speaker, and changemaker dedicated to driving positive change in his community and beyond. As a respected activist and mental health ambassador, Ford passionately addresses disparities by focusing on holistic wellness. His inspiring approach emphasizes the importance of resilience, transforming personal challenges into purpose, and creating a lasting societal impact.

Dr. Sonya Christian has been chancellor of the California Community Colleges since June 2023, and is the first woman to serve in the permanent role. She previously led the Kern Community College District as its sixth chancellor. Throughout her career, she has championed distributed leadership and collaborative learning communities, while advancing equity in student access, success, and economic mobility. She began her career in 1991 as a mathematics professor at Bakersfield College, part of the Kern district, later serving as division chair and dean.

Dr. Quintin B. Bullock serves as the ninth president of the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), a dynamic, multi-campus institution that provides life-changing educational opportunities to approximately 30,000 credit & noncredit students each year. Since assuming the presidency in 2014, Dr. Bullock has advanced a bold vision centered on access, equity, workforce innovation, & student success, positioning CCAC as a catalyst for individual transformation & regional vitality.

Interested in Sponsoring?

By becoming a conference or collaborator sponsor, you have the chance to connect with postsecondary education, training, employers and workforce development professionals from hundreds of colleges, universities and organizations across the country as they seek solutions to help their institutions better serve this population. Download the sponsorship prospectus here.