NETWORKING & ENTERTAINMENT

opening Ceremony & Welcome reception

Join us at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, as we officially kick-off the 2025 ACC Conference. Get updates on the current higher education landscape from experts in the field. WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY TWO FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES AT THIS EVENT! Immediately following the Opening Ceremony, there will be a Welcome Reception in the Plaza Lobby with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. All Sunday events are CASUAL attire.

team Trivia SCHOLARSHiP COMPETITION

The Team Trivia Scholarship Competition will take place on Sunday, October 12, from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Embassy Suites Grand Salon.  Teams of 2-10 will compete for a $500 scholarship to be awarded to the 2025 Academic All-Star of choice. Don’t have a team? That’s ok! Just show up and join a team on site.

Hospitality Suite

The Hospitality Suite will be open on Sunday from 7 - 11 p.m., and Monday, from 5 - 7 p.m. on the 13th floor of the Hotel Hot Springs.

Academic All-Star RAFFLE

The Academic All-Star Raffle will be open on Monday, October 13, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Hot Springs Convention Center Grand Lobby. Purchase tickets on site for $1 each for a chance to win items donated by ACC member colleges. Proceeds support the ACC Student Leadership Academy. Winners will be announced immediately following the close of the raffle during the Networking Reception from 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Please be present or designate a representative to claim your prize.

sponsor table trek

Attendees are encouraged to visit with the sponsors who have made this event possible. Each attendee will receive a Sponsor Table Trek scorecard. Visit a sponsor table to earn a point; earn points to earn entries into a raffle for prizes donated by our member institutions. Sponsor Table Trek will take place on Monday, October 13, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Prizes will be drawn during the Networking Reception from 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Please be present or designate a representative to claim your prize.

Academic All-Star Awards luncheon

Help us recognize the Academic All-Star students from each institution at the Academic All-Star Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 13, at 12 p.m. Students will be recognized for their accomplishments and invited to meet with representatives from 4-year universities.

Networking reception

A Networking Reception will be held on Monday, October 13, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Hot Springs Convention Center Plaza Lobby and Grand Lobby. From 3:30 - 4 p.m., attendees are encouraged to visit the Academic All-Star Raffle and sponsor booths. From 4:15 - 4:45 p.m., winners will be drawn and announced.

NETWORKING DINNERS

No dinner plans on Monday? Meet in the Hotel Hot Springs Lobby at 6 p.m. and join a group for a casual Networking Dinner at one of the many great restaurants within walking distance of the convention center. ACC will coordinate, but attendees will pay for their own meals. Sponsor Note: this event is for attendees and their guests to network, and is not intended for sponsors. Thank you for your understanding.

Karaoke at Maxine’s

Attendees are invited to join their colleagues and new friends for Karaoke at Maxine’s Live on Monday, October 13, at 8 p.m. No judges and no prizes, just some good (and bad) singing and entertainment.

Poker Run/Walk

The Poker Run/Walk will take place Tuesday, October 14, at 7 a.m. Participants should meet at the corner of Convention Blvd and Laurel near the Convention Center entrance closest to the Embassy Suites for this fun run/walk through beautiful downtown Hot Springs. Participants will collect playing cards along the route. The person with the best hand at the end will win a prize. All participants will receive a prize. The college with the most participants also wins a prize. Total distance is approximately two miles.

Outstanding Faculty/Staff awards brunch & closing ceremony

Celebrate your colleagues at the Outstanding Faculty & Staff Awards Brunch & Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, October 14, at 10 a.m. The Outstanding Faculty and Outstanding Staff from each member institution will be recognized. WE WILL BE GIVING AWAY TWO FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES AT THIS EVENT! Seating Note: Each college will have one reserved table at the front for awardees, their guests, and administrators. All other seating is open to encourage greater networking and reduce food waste.