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

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

September 13

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

September 14

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