Conference Planning & Event Management

Is your group, professional association or academic society interested in hosting a meeting, conference, or seminar? Continuing Education can help you manage your next event, on the beautiful campus of Chico State or anywhere around the world.

Give us a call, 530-898-6105, and let our meeting professionals help you make your next conference your best.

ACCED-I 1 Stop Certified Conference Facility

The Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors International has recently certified CSU, Chico as a 1 Stop Conference Facility. This designation demonstrates to meeting planners that Chico is a high quality meeting location with an experienced conference planner who can act as the point of contact for a successful event.

We have experience!

We have successfully managed several major academic and professional continuing education conferences including the International Evolution Conference, Botany 2006 - the 100th Anniversary of the Botanical Society of America, and Children in Trauma 2008.

Chico Conference News:

After School: Stepping Up to the Plate ~ Professional Development Institute

Sustainability and Conference Servies - Doing Well While Doing Good - Chico Conference & Event Management Sustainability Featured in e-Communique

2007 Localization Certification Professionals Meet in Chico

The Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International Nominates CSU, Chico for an Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award

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Complete Conference Services

We offer complete registration services, marketing expertise, logistical management, membership services, Web and graphic design development, world-class customer service, research, and comprehensive program support.

Services Include:

  • Conference planning
  • Program consultation
  • Web and phone registration services
  • Web site hosting and design
  • Financial management
  • Call for speakers and topics
  • Facility research and negotiation
  • Training needs assessment
  • Food service and catering management
  • Group and airport transportation
  • Tours and entertainment
  • Program sales and marketing services
  • Graphic signage and promotional items
  • Presentation handouts
  • Exhibitor and sponsor acquisition
  • Continuing education credit
  • On-site management
  • Friendly staff support
  • Web-based file sharing
  • Wireless computer access
  • Session presentation support
  • On-site computer labs
  • Recycling and green conference practices

Also available - On-site print and copy center! University Printing Services offers:

  • Color and black & white printing and copying
  • Binding and finishing options
  • Pick-up and delivery
  • E-mail submission of files before the conference and you documents will be ready for pick-up or delivery when you arrive
  • Last minute copy/printing during the conference can easily be taken care of at our center located on campus

Conference Planning


CSU Chico Campus

Conference Attendees

Children in Trauma brochure

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