Class Size
This is an annual event with limited capacity that quickly sells out. Class size is limited to 100 participants to maximize the educational value of the program.
Tuition
Tuition is $2,800 for NACE members ($3,445 for nonmembers).
Your investment includes:
- Four nights hotel at the Swissotel in downtown Chicago
- Participant materials and the LPI assessment
- Full breakfast daily
- An evening reception
- Morning coffee and tea service
Commuter Rate
Tuition is $2,030 (member); $2,530 (nonmember)
Your investment includes:
- Participant materials and the LPI assessment
- Full breakfast is included daily
- Welcome reception
- Closing lunch celebration
Cancellation/Substitution Policy
All cancellation/substitution requests must be made in writing. Send requests to
events@naceweb.org or call 610.625.1026 for assistance.
Cancellation
Cancellation requests due to illness or emergency may be sent to events@naceweb.org, and the full registration amount paid will be credited to your NACE account.
Non-illness or non-emergency cancellations received on or before April 5, 2024, are refundable but subject to a $150 administrative fee. A credit equal to the value of the cancelled registration, less the $150 administrative fee, will be issued
and remain valid until June 30, 2025.
Cancellation requests received after April 5, 2024 are nonrefundable.
No-shows at MLI are not eligible for a credit or refund.
Before April 28, 2024, you can transfer your registration to a colleague by contacting events@naceweb.org.
Substitution
Submit your request in writing to events@naceweb.org by April 28, 2024. Include your registration confirmation with your written request.
Only one transfer is allowed per original registration. Please note there may be additional charges if the membership status of the substitute is different from that of the registrant.
Due to required pre-work that all program participants must complete, no substitution requests will be accepted after April 28, 2024. (Please note: NACE reserves the right to deny substitution requests.)
Hotel and Travel Information
MLI 2024 will be held at the Swissotel Chicago in Chicago, IL. Your hotel room is included in your paid registration fee. Please do not call the hotel to make your reservation. NACE
staff will be making your hotel reservation for the entire program.
If you wish to extend your stay before or after, notify our Education & Events team at events@naceweb.org.
Airport Information/Transportation to the Hotel
Swissotel Chicago is a 20-minute drive from Chicago Midway (MDW) airport, which offers taxi, Lyft, and Uber ride-share services.
Driving Directions & Parking
Directions to the parking garage. A parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests. Parking fees are not included in the registration fee.
Courses and faculty
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership & Leadership Practices Inventory (Virtual)
Shawn VanDerziel and Matthew Brink
Transformational Leadership
Branden Grimmett, Ed.D.
Vice Provost for Career and Professional Development | Emory University
Associate Dean | Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Director of the Pathways Center
Ethical Issues in Career Center Management
Bernadette So, PhD
Dean of Student Success
Hudson County Community College
Strategic Planning for Career Services
Suzanne Helbig
Associate Vice Provost
UCI Division of Career Pathways
Strategic Financial Planning & Budget Management
O. Ray Angle
Assistant Vice President & Competitive Fellowships &
Scholarships Advisor
Career and Professional Development, Gonzaga University
Pathways to Student Success with Competency Development
Matthew Brink
Strategic Communications & Brand Marketing
Hassan Akmal
Executive Director, Career & Professional Development
UC San Diego Career Center
External & Employer Relations
Larry Jackson
Senior Associate Director,
Career Education & Engagement - Berkeley Career Engagement
Personal Development for Professional Growth
Théres Stiefer, Ed.D
Director, Change Management Finance Transformation
Walmart
Chicago Activities, Events + SIGHTSEEING
Chicago Reiver Boat Architecture Tours
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tour: Guided Chicago River Boat Tours (architecturetourchicago.com)
Chicago Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Chicago Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours (and other fun Things to Do) (viator.com)
Eat, Drink, & Play at Navy Pier
Eat, Drink & Play | Things to do in Chicago | Navy Pier
Events & Public Programs | Navy Pier
Millenium Park Film and Performances
City of Chicago: Millennium Park Calendar
White Sox Game (Friday, July 26th)
Buy White Sox Tickets | Chicago White Sox (mlb.com)
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium