Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference

Bridging the Gap from Education to Career (a first-of-its-kind conference for young professionals)

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Conference Information

The Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference (NGHC) is designed to be the first of its kind, bridging the gap between the education and career for 18–35 year-old young professionals. The conference will bring together this next generation of humanities scholars with experienced professionals in the humanities fields.

Collaboration • Professional development • Continual education

Registration Costs

Next Gen (18-35 years old) Discounted Organizations General Admission
Full rate: $28 (includes t-shirt, keynotes, tours) State humanities councils: $38 (includes t-shirt, keynotes, tours) Full rate: $54 (includes t-shirt, keynotes, tours)
Single-day rate: $12 (includes tours and keynote for the day) Sponsors (additional members): $43 (includes t-shirt, keynote, tours) Single-day rate: $12 (includes tours and keynote for the day)
Virtual attendance: $0 Virtual attendance: $0 Virtual attendance: $0
**All rates include taxes and fees Speakers, presenters: $0 T-shirt: $17

Sessions

A variety of concurrent sessions will explore career development, multigenerational learning and collaboration, and the humanities as a viable and crucial field.

View the conference schedule.

Free Career Development Opps

Major reason to attend!

Wednesday, March 6: Networking Workshop

Thursday, March 7: Resume Review & Free Professional Headshots

Friday, March 8: Mock Interviews & Free Professional Clothing Closet

Saturday, March 9: Career Fair

Inspiring Keynotes and Presentations

What you don't want to miss!

Keynote presentations by Jaylen Smith, Mayor of Earle, Arkansas, and youngest Black mayor in elected in U.S. history, A’Lelia Bundles, journalist and author known for her 2001 biography of her great-great-grandmother Madam C. J. Walker, and more!

A visit from National Endowment for the Humanities Chair Shelly Lowe and Senior Deputy Chair Anthony Mitchell

Students

You’ll find important opportunities like participating in the Research and Creative Works Symposium, a poster fair where students can present their work for the conference attendees. Scholarship prizes will be awarded to the top 3 posters in both the Academic Research and Creative Works categories.

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Sponsorship

The NGHC Sponsorship Program offers exclusive opportunities to sponsor reception stations, continental breakfast, and mixers, in addition to the traditional Diamond, Gold, and Silver sponsor levels. Enrolling as a sponsor grants companies a variety of benefits, including complimentary registrations, inclusion of logo on program materials, and recognition during presentations at the event.

Learn how to become a sponsor>>

Questions

For any questions about the conference or proposal requirements, contact Jamie Middleton or Asya Webster.