Conferences

Conferences

The Fall and Spring Conferences are cornerstone events for our members.

Twice a year, hundreds of workforce development professionals from the Southeast and beyond converge for a time of networking, professional development, and fun. These events are incredible opportunities to connect with other professionals and build relationships that can impact the trajectory of your personal career and inform the day-to-day operations of your respective organizations and agencies. Our conferences feature business meetings where members can voice concerns, offer innovative ideas, and vote on important SETA matters, including leadership elections.

2023 Spring Conference

Memphis, TN

12 March

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The historic Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, TN will host SETA’ 50th Anniversary Spring 2023 conference from March 12-15, 2023.

The Southeastern Employment and Training Association (SETA) welcomes you to take part in our 50th Anniversary Spring Conference in Memphis, Tennessee! If you are looking for an association to provide professional growth opportunities across the southeast, SETA is your premier membership association.

For our 50th, SETA’s board and committees have done an outstanding job of selecting a compelling lineup of workshops designed to address the hot topics relevant to our workforce partner programs and agencies. We trust that you will find a wealth of information among our knowledge presenters and speakers and the opportunity to share your successes and challenges with colleagues.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Memphis, The Peabody is known as the “South’s Grand Hotel” and is world-famous for its five resident ducks, who march daily through the lobby. Memphis is home to the National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, The Pyramid, Beale Street, Memphis Grizzlies, and the king of rock-n-roll, Elvis Presley. Fully immerse yourself in the city’s soulful culture as you explore its museums, shops, restaurants, and iconic cultural attractions.

2023 Fall Conference

Orange Beach, AL

17 September

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Format

Attendees learn current workforce trends, best practices, and strategies. Keynote sessions feature industry though leaders, and smaller intimate breakout sessions are led by highly skilled and experienced practitioners.

Annual Schedule

The Spring Conference convenes in March or April, with the Fall Conference following in August or September. Hosting rotates among our member states, providing our members with access to some of the most picturesque locations in the country.

Conference Materials

Materials from past conferences are available online for current SETA members. If you are a current member, please view the archive of conference resources here.