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November 11–13, 2025

UT System HR Employee Engagement and Organizational Development is proud to host the annual Administrative Professionals Summit, a system-wide event dedicated to helping you Level Up your skills and expertise.

This conference is designed for anyone who performs administrative or admin-like duties and provides rigorous learning opportunities to enhance professional growth and leadership development. Join us in Knoxville, TN, as we celebrate your dedication to excellence and empower you to elevate your impact within your organization.


Event Details

UT Employee Registration Fee: $250 (via internal transfers)

  • The Career Development Fund (CDF) provides the opportunity for non-exempt employees to participate in job- and career-related development activities. The fund will provide up to $150 per recipient during each fiscal year. Apply at least 3 weeks prior to the conference. Employees can find the CDF application and guidelines on the EEOD intranet.
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Non-UT Registration Fee: $350

  • Non-UT Registration: Email uteeod@tennessee.edu

Cancellations & Substitutions: Cancellations are penalty-free until two weeks before the event date (end of day October 28, 2025). Substitutions can be made if someone cannot attend (contact uteeod@tennessee.edu). Substitutions are permitted up until one week before the event date. Any cancellations made within one week of the event will incur the total registration amount.

Who can attend: Anyone who performs administrative duties in their role, regardless of title.

Location: Hilton Knoxville


APS Agenda

Day 1: November 11

TimeSession
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmEarly Check-in & Reception

Day 2: November 12

TimeSession
7:30 am – 8:30 amCheck-in, Breakfast, & Welcome
8:30 am – 9:30 amKeynote
9:50 am – 10:50 amConcurrent Breakouts
11:10 am – 12:10 pmConcurrent Breakouts
12:10 pm – 1:30 pmLunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pmConcurrent Breakouts
2:50 pm – 4:30 pmAPS Connect
4:30 pm – 5:00 pmDay 1 Wrap-up

Day 3: November 13

TimeSession
7:30 am – 8:30 amDay 2 Kick-off & Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:30 amConcurrent Breakouts
9:50 am – 10:50 amAPS Connect
11:10 am – 12:10 pmConcurrent Breakouts
12:10 pm – 2:00 pmLunch & Conference Closing

We host a donation drive at each conference that benefits a local non-profit. Information on the APS 2025 donation drive will be announced at least one month before the conference.

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