Conference Overview
We are excited to invite you to participate in the C2A3 Annual Conference, “Shaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture,” a national gathering focused on advancing agriculture education, innovation, and workforce development through community colleges.
The Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3) is a national network of community colleges dedicated to agriculture innovation and sustainability through education, partnerships, and advocacy. C2A3 is active in developing new agricultural pathways and in supporting the inclusion of promising new technologies and sustainable practices in the curriculum. Many of our partner institutions participate in applied research, utilizing experiential learning to teach students. Our business partners support activities on the farm and in the classroom
This year’s event is expected to attract more than 100 faculty and administrators from over 25 states, along with 40 top agriculture students participating in a national Student Leadership Track. USDA-NRCS partners and industry experts will also attend, creating valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and innovation.
What to expect this year:
- 100+ faculty and administrators from 25+ states
- 40 top agriculture students participating in a national leadership track
- Strong participation from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other key partners
- Meaningful opportunities to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation
This is more than a conference—it’s where the future of agriculture takes shape.
Why Exhibit
Exhibiting at the C2A3 Conference connects your organization with agriculture educators, students, and industry leaders from community colleges across the country. It’s an opportunity to showcase your products and innovations while supporting the future of agriculture education and workforce development.
As an exhibitor, you can showcase your products, services, and technologies to agriculture faculty, administrators, and students from across the country while connecting with educators, decision makers, and industry partners. You’ll also gain visibility through conference materials and digital platforms while building relationships with colleges preparing the next generation of agriculture professionals.
Who Should Exhibit
- Agricultural technology providers
- Precision agriculture and equipment companies
- Crop science and sustainability organizations
- Workforce development and training providers
- Agriculture research and innovation partners
- Education technology and curriculum provider
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
We are interested in working with our partners in unique ways. Depending on event format as well as overall fit and alignment of goals, we are open to the possibility of customized sponsorships and/or additional benefits. Please contact us for further discussion.
Reserve Your Space
Join us in supporting the future of agriculture education and workforce development through strong partnerships between community colleges and industry leaders.
For more information or to reserve your sponsorship or exhibitor space, please contact:
Lodging Information
As we welcome everyone to San Antonio, we have a group of hotel rooms at two locations on the Riverwalk.
The first is our conference location at InterContinental, San Antonio. You can use this link to reserve rooms within our conference block:
If those rooms are fully booked, we have one other location you can book at, the Holiday Inn Riverwalk. The Holiday Inn Riverwalk is located about 0.3 miles away or about a 6-to-8-minute walk on the Riverwalk. You can use this link to reserve rooms if the InterContinental block is full:
Pre-Conference Session Information
The Pre-Conference Session will be on Sunday, November 1st from 1:00pm - 4:30pm at the conference hotel. This workshop will provide an overview of CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment including ecosystem building, employer engagement, pathway mapping, stackable credentials, credit for prior learning, and holistic supports. Institutions attending this session will have the opportunity to bring a team to a 1.5 day workshop in early spring to focus on agriculture pathways and develop a local action plan. (Registration and travel to spring workshop will be covered for a select number of colleges.)
Building Industry-Responsive Pathways with Stackable Credentials
This preconference workshop will immerse you in best practices for career pathways development. You’ll dive into CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment to guide your team in:
- Fostering partnerships to support your community’s Career Pathways ecosystem
- Engaging employers through the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model
- Building industry-responsive career pathways with stackable credentials
- Using pathway maps to align programs and communicate with stakeholders
- Integrating employability skill development to improve workforce readiness
Participants will draft an action plan focused on strategic pathway implementation and receive a toolbox of resources to engage with stakeholders.
Industry Tour Information
More information will be forthcoming. Join us on Wednesday, November 4th from 8:00am-12:00pm for a tour of a local industry in San Antonio. Transportation will be provided from the conference hotel to the tour location and then back to the hotel.
Questions
If you have any questions or need any help, please email us at support@c2a3.org.
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