We'll see you next year in Las Vegas!
September 11–15, 2023 // Red Rock Resort
Call for Proposals in NOW Open. Click below to submit a proposal today. We are accepting two types of sessions this year. 60 Minute Concurrent Sessions (Wednesday & Thursday) and 3 Hour Post-Conference Workshop Sessions (Friday)
Do you know someone who deserves an EMA award?
Each year at our conference, EMA recognizes outstanding enrollment professionals for their leadership, commitment, and contributions through the Bretnall, Gourley, and Rising Star awards. All nominees must be affiliated with an EMA member school or organization in good standing.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 12, 2023.
In-Person Pre-Conference Workshops

Admission Training Institute (ATI)
Are you a new admission associate with 0–3 years of experience?
It’s fair to say this enrollment season will yet again be like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Now more than ever before it will be critical to make sure the whole admission team is equipped with the best network, knowledge, and skills to help meet your school’s enrollment goals. New associates will have the chance to connect with peers from other schools, learn from industry experts, and benefit from the wisdom of experienced directors.
All-Star Faculty IncludeS:
- David Baker, Director of Admission & Financial Aid at St. Mark’s School (TX)
- Jeffrey Beaton, Chief Enrollment Manager at Choate Rosemary Hall (CT)
- Anne Behnke, Director of Admission at St. Mark’s School (MA)
- Steve Brown, Director of Financial Aid & Institutional Research at The Lovett School (GA)
- David Darby, Assistant Head: Enrollment Management, Lakefield College School (ON)
- Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment at The Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CO)
- Amy Graham, Dean of Enrollment Management at Stevenson School (CA)
- Jasmine B. Harris Ed.D., Head of School for Academics and Programs at TMI Episcopal (TX)
Future Leaders (FL)
Are you an assistant or associate admission directors with 3+ years of experience?
This program will focus on leadership and building a career based on your goals and interests. Essentially a leadership bootcamp, Future Leaders will help you decide what your next step will be in your career. A director of financial aid? A director of admission or perhaps even a head of school? We're here to help you take the next step!
All-Star Faculty IncludeS:
- Christian Donovan, Head of School at Friends School of Baltimore (MD)
- Quentin McDowell, Head of School at Mercersburg Academy (PA)
- Jill Thompson, Director of Admission at Phillips Andover (MA)


Admission Directors Institute (ADI)
Are you a new admission director with 0–3 years of experience?
You’ll need new skills, perspectives, data, and connections to help move your school forward. Directors will have the chance to connect with peers from other schools, learn from industry experts, and benefit from the wisdom of experienced directors.
All-Star Faculty IncludeS:
- Brad Brown, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Trinity School (GA)
- Jamila Everett, Director of Admission & Financial Aid at The Webb Schools (CA)
- Peter Frew, Director of Admissions at The Taft School (CT)
- Cheryl Plummer, Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid at Greenwich Country Day School (CT)
- Andrew Weller, Dean of Enrollment and Strategic Marketing at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School (VA)
Boarding School Access Summit (BSAS)
A two day event for 9–12 grade independent boarding schools to meet with access organizations.
This event meets the needs of placement directors and admission directors by facilitating one-on-one, face-to-face meetings to explore opportunities for partnership to benefit students at a fraction of the cost and time it would take to make these visits individually.
participating access organizations:
Not sure which program to take?
Perhaps you’re a new director but you’d like to spend some time working on the fundamentals? Or you’re an experienced associate and you think ADI might be for you? We recommend you take the pre-conference workshop that best matches your current role.

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Why You Should Attend
Whether you attend in person, online, or a mix of the two, you’ll find the focused strategies you need to spark positive change along your school’s Strategic Enrollment Management Spectrum.
Hear From Inspiring Keynote Speakers

Learn from thought leaders who will share the ideas, inspiration, and insights you need to strengthen your school’s enrollment health.
learn new skills

Fill your toolkit with actionable strategies and tactics in timely, informative sessions led by top industry experts.
Make global connections

Connect with schools from all over the world and learn from their unique needs and challenges.
Be Creative at an Idea Factory

Brainstorm big ideas, create meaning, and make connections during one of the most powerful parts of our annual conference.
network and connect

Renew your connections to enrollment peers and forge new ties that will help you succeed in the coming year.