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Appalachian State University<\/h3>\n

Boone, NC | May 18-19, 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

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One Conference. One System. Powering impact for all UNC System Advancement professionals.<\/h1>\n

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Join us for two dynamic days of learning, connection, and collaboration.<\/strong> Designed to engage and inspire Advancement professionals at every career stage, the Symposium delivers a rich mix of broad, high-impact sessions alongside targeted, role-specific content. Attendees will gain practical insights, share best practices, and build meaningful relationships across the UNC System.<\/h3>\n

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Advancement Communications and Marketing<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Advancement Leadership<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Administrative Professionals<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Advancement Services<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Annual Giving<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Alumni Relations and Engagement<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Corporate and Foundation Relations<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Donor Relations and Stewardship<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Major and Planned Giving<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Special Events and Event Planning<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Conference Lodging<\/span><\/h1>\n
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The 2026 Advancement Symposium has hotel blocks at the following locations. Please use the links in the hotel names below to make your reservation.<\/h5>\n

Graystone Lodge<\/a><\/u>\u00a0at $110 – $130\/night<\/i><\/p>\n

La Quinta Inn & Suites<\/a><\/u>\u00a0at $110\/night<\/i><\/p>\n

Sleep Inn Boone University Area<\/a><\/u>\u00a0at $105\/night<\/i><\/p>\n

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Your route to this year’s host campus!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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