Schedule of Events

Attend the conference and choose from over 80 peer sessions with topics including strategic leadership, financial aid, retention, institutional strategy and DEIJB. Check back periodically as we add more content to the annual conference agenda!

Monday & Tuesday

September 11-12, 2023

Wednesday & Thursday

September 13-14, 2023

Friday

September 15, 2023

September 12

12:00 PM
Registration
Registration Desk - 5th Floor
3:00 PM
Headshots
Veranda
5:30 PM
First-Time Attendee Reception
Rouge
6:00 PM
Opening Reception
Rouge

September 13

7:00 AM
Registration
Registration Desk - 5th Floor
7:30 AM
Breakfast
Red Rock Ballroom
8:00 AM
Sponsor Hall
Charleston Ballroom
8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Red Rock Ballroom
9:00 AM
Opening Keynote - Mónica Guzmán
Red Rock Ballroom
10:00 AM
Book Signing
Veranda
10:15 AM
Good Vibes & Great Energy: Building Team Culture
Veranda A
10:15 AM
Decoding the DNA of Exceptional Enrollment Teams
Siena
10:15 AM
Networking through your professional journey
Summerlin A
10:15 AM
EMA Podcast Hosts All in One Room!
Veranda D
10:15 AM
EMA's DEIJ Think Tank
Veranda E
10:15 AM
Ambassador program and peer-to-peer perspective
Strip View D
10:15 AM
Is Partial Need the New Full Pay?
Summerlin B
10:15 AM
"Setting the Table"
Strip View B
10:15 AM
Not a Playdate: Creating Kindergarten Assessments
Summerlin D
10:15 AM
One Tool to Make Your Job Easier: JTBD
Trails
10:15 AM
Why You? Creating a Compelling Value Proposition.
Veranda B
10:15 AM
What China’s new personal information law means for student recruitment from China?
Summerlin C
10:15 AM
Advancing Strategy by Survey Design & Data Science
Summerlin E
10:15 AM
Redefining and Measuring Excellence
Veranda C
10:15 AM
The Barrier of Gratitude:Supporting BIPOC Families
Summerlin F
11:30 AM
A Tale of 2 Schools: Strengthening a School Brand
Summerlin E
11:30 AM
Aligning Institutional Priorities in FA Committee
Summerlin F
11:30 AM
EM Professionals of Color: Maximize Your Growth
Summerlin B
11:30 AM
Assessing Young Learners in a Post-pandemic World
Veranda E
11:30 AM
When Taylor Swift is Missing from Your Process
Siena
11:30 AM
Therapeutics 101: How to Help These Students
Veranda A
11:30 AM
Grow Your Enrollment Skills; Expand Your Influence
Summerlin D
11:30 AM
Put Your Money Where the Mouth Is: WOM and Other Tips to Drive Successful Enrollment
Hills
11:30 AM
Feeder School sustainability & collaboration
Veranda D
11:30 AM
Expect the Expected: A Strategic Plan for Independent Schools 2023-2032
Summerlin A
11:30 AM
Boost Your Digital Pipeline With Admission.org
Veranda B
11:30 AM
The Art of Appreciation
Trails
11:30 AM
Securing School Financial Health: A Business Perspective on Enrollment Management
Summerlin C
11:30 AM
Lessons Learned From The Two Director Model
Veranda C
12:00 PM
Registration and Information
Charleston Foyer
12:30 PM
Lunch
Red Rock Ballroom
1:30 PM
Keynote - Jennifer Wallace
Red Rock Ballroom
2:30 PM
Book Signing
Charleston Ballroom
2:30 PM
Dessert and Meet The Sponsors
Charleston Ballroom
2:45 PM
Headshots
Veranda
3:30 PM
Utilizing Middle School Students in Admissions
Summerlin D
3:30 PM
Adapting with Purpose Panel: K-12 Admissions in the Era of Supreme Court Changes
Siena
3:30 PM
AI in Enrollment
Summerlin C
3:30 PM
Beyond Admissions: A Transition to Advancement
Strip View B
3:30 PM
Transforming from an "Admission" to a Strategic "Enrollment Management" Paradigm
Summerlin E
3:30 PM
Transitioning Financial Aid Platforms With Ease
Veranda D
3:30 PM
FEATURED session with keynote speaker Jennifer Wallace
Summerlin A
3:30 PM
Pathways to School Leadership
Summerlin F
3:30 PM
Dyslexia and Admissions: A Therapeutic Approach
Trails
3:30 PM
Words Matter: Uncovering Bias in Language
Summerlin B
3:30 PM
Embracing feedback & self-reflection for success
Veranda A
3:30 PM
Is it you? A practical look at student retention.
Veranda C
3:30 PM
Asking For What you Need
Veranda B
3:30 PM
Practical Tools for Productive Office Retreats
Veranda E
4:30 PM
Mentor - Mentee Reception
Veranda
5:30 PM
Boarding School and Placement Director Fair and Reception
Pavilion Ballroom

September 14

7:30 AM
Breakfast
Red Rock Ballroom
7:30 AM
Registration and Information
Charleston Foyer
8:00 AM
Sponsor Hall
Charleston Ballroom
8:30 AM
Announcements and Recognitions
Red Rock Ballroom
9:00 AM
Student Speakers
Red Rock Ballroom
10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Charleston Ballroom
10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Veranda
10:00 AM
Ask Your Questions, Learn About Earning Your Enrollment Certificate!
Strip View D
10:15 AM
Nail Your Enrollment Management Deep Dive
Summerlin F
10:15 AM
" Be Our Guest"
Veranda A
10:15 AM
Level up your leadership by sharing your expertise
Summerlin C
10:15 AM
Go Slow to Go Fast: Exceeding Boarding Enrollment
Veranda E
10:15 AM
De-pressurizing the Low-Income Squeeze
Summerlin A
10:15 AM
The Small School Advancement Dilemma
Strip View B
10:15 AM
Lessons Learned from Admission Research
Summerlin B
10:15 AM
Overbook the Airline! How to Project Yield with Confidence
Veranda D
10:15 AM
Using Market Research to Reach Enrollment Goals
Veranda B
10:15 AM
Up Your Game in the Interview
Summerlin E
10:15 AM
10 Things About China & Why They Matter
Siena
10:15 AM
Survey Says!
Hills
10:15 AM
The Basics of Working with International Agents
Summerlin D
10:15 AM
Learning Differences and Admissions
Veranda C
10:15 AM
XR and ChatGPT as Recruitment & Admissions Tools
Trails
10:15 AM
Headshots
Veranda
11:30 AM
Early Decision: Let’s Discuss
Veranda C
11:30 AM
Revisit Days: Let your school shine!
Strip View B
11:30 AM
Maximizing Your Financial Aid Program
Summerlin D
11:30 AM
Admissions for Specialized Independent Schools
Veranda A
11:30 AM
The SSAT: Ask the Experts
Siena
11:30 AM
So you want to be a Head
Summerlin E
11:30 AM
BIPOC Student Success Begins in Admissions!
Summerlin B
11:30 AM
Using Data to Drive Targeted Recruitment Efforts
Summerlin A
11:30 AM
Reconstructing your evaluation and review process
Summerlin F
11:30 AM
Let School Culture Drive Your Enrolment Programs
Veranda B
11:30 AM
Marketing automations: Create admissions journeys that convert (while saving time!)
Hills
11:30 AM
The Sustainability of Small Independent Schools
Veranda D
11:30 AM
Post-COVID Recruitment and Admissions Assessments
Summerlin C
11:30 AM
Tactical Take-aways
Trails
12:30 PM
Lunch
Red Rock Ballroom
12:30 PM
Women's Affinity Lunch
Pavilion Ballroom
1:30 PM
Closing Keynote - Daryl Davis
Red Rock Ballroom
2:30 PM
Headshots
Veranda
2:45 PM
Micro-personalization magic for your families
Veranda B
2:45 PM
Generational Marketing: Messaging that Resonates
Summerlin F
2:45 PM
From Big Box to Boutique: The New Admissions Event
Veranda C
2:45 PM
Invite More Families In Using Inclusive Messaging
Veranda D
2:45 PM
The Intersection of Admissions & Athletics
Veranda E
2:45 PM
Financial Aid Methodology: The Panel Debate
Trails
2:45 PM
Actionable Insights from EMA’s 2023 State of the Independent School Enrollment Industry (SOTI) Report
Siena
2:45 PM
Financial Aid for Spanish-dominant families
Summerlin E
2:45 PM
Access and Equity in Admissions: Let's Be Honest
Summerlin D
2:45 PM
Interpersonal Communication Skills in International Recruitment
Strip View B
2:45 PM
Insights and Action for Small Shops
Summerlin B
2:45 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling on Race-Conscious Admissions: A Legal Perspective
Summerlin C
2:45 PM
Supporting families of diverse learners
Summerlin A
3:45 PM
Closing Block Party & Meet EMA Showcase
Veranda
3:45 PM
Closing Block Party & Meet The Sponsors
Charleston Ballroom
5:00 PM
Admission People of Color (APoC) Affinity Meet Up
Pavilion Ballroom
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