Administrative Professionals Day Conference
About the conference
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education proudly celebrates the office professionals who keep organizations moving. Join us for a fun, energizing, and skill-building event designed to expand your professional toolkit, enhance your expertise, and recharge your spirit.
Call for proposals
The UGA Administrative Professionals Day Conference is now accepting proposals for engaging and empowering sessions that celebrate and support the work of office managers, executive assistants, and administrative professionals.
Submission deadline: October 9, 2026
View last years agenda for inspiration.
What you’ll learn
This year’s Administrative Professionals Conference is centered on the theme “Admin Influence: The Hidden Leaders in Every Organization.” Administrative professionals often lead from behind the scenes, driving operations forward and shaping organizational culture. Participants will strengthen their skills across technical and digital competencies, strategic communications, problem‑solving, and leadership agility. Through hands‑on workshops, expert‑led sessions, and collaborative learning, attendees will gain practical tools and renewed confidence to make an even greater impact in their roles and organizations.
Top reasons you should attend…
- Stand out on the job with ideas you can use every day
- Develop your communication, technical, and problem-solving skills
- Discover how to prepare yourself to move ahead
- Expand your network of peers and professional experts
- Recharge your spirit and refresh your professional skills
Who should attend?
- Office Managers
- Executive Assistants
- Administrative Assistants, Associates and Specialists
- HR Coordinators, Specialists, and Associates
- Meeting Planners
- Customer Service Representatives
- Office Assistants and Clerks
See what our attendees say
“To find a conference that focuses on the administrative profession is not an easy task. However, to find THIS conference was a game changer. It offered me the opportunity to grow as a professional, team member, and leader.”
Victoria
Office Coordinator, Assistant to the Dean
“A refreshing and uplifting experience that made me look forward to go back to work and use some of the tools I learned about!”
Michele
Administrative Support
“This conference was encouraging and very useful. I walked away with practical tools I can actually use in my day-to-day work, along with a better understanding of the value I bring as an administrative professional.”
Moranda
Administrative Officer, Office Manager
“Administrative professionals are the backbone of every organization, and this conference highlighted not only the skills required to succeed, but the impact we make every day. It was both empowering and motivating to learn, connect, and grow alongside peers dedicated to excellence.”
Rhonda
Administrative Specialist
Continuing Education Information
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded to all who attend the entire conference. Additional CEUs for pre-conference attendees. A transcript is available upon request.
Accommodations
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).