May 29 – 31, 2025 | Hyatt Regency, Lexington, Kentucky
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Be part of this celebration for members to sustain, encourage, enhance, and nourish each other and themselves. The 2025 convention programs and activities will emphasize “Feeling Seen” with a special focus on authentic leadership, professional development, and genuine connections to The Bond.
Registration is now open through May 1!
Attendee Information
Collegiate Chapters – each collegiate chapter is required to send two (2) delegates, to represent the chapter in all business meetings, scheduled programs, and activities. These two individuals will also serve as the voting representation of the chapter. REMINDER – voting delegates for chapters can not be Alumni on Rotation. Additional members of the chapter are encouraged to attend!
Alumni-at-large delegates will be selected prior to the first business session.
Alumni Chapters are allowed two (2) delegates.
Registration
Registration is open now through May 1. Full-registration includes all general and breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and programmed meals. Day registrations include that specific day activities. A price increase will be applied on April 1.
A breakdown of the registration rates are below:
|
Attendee Type |
General Registration (before April 1) |
Late Registration (April 1 – May 1) |
|
Collegiate Member |
$450 |
$500 |
|
Alumni Member |
$525 |
$575 |
|
Advisor |
$475 |
$525 |
|
Guest/Non-Member |
$525 |
$575 |
|
Daily Rate |
$200 |
$250 |
|
Daily Rate w/ Awards Banquet |
$250 |
$300 |
|
Awards Banquet Only |
$160 |
$210 |
All fees are to be paid in full on completion of the registration form. Questions should be directed to the KE Office at office@kappaepsilon.org
Agenda
A detailed schedule will be updated as sessions, speakers, and activities are confirmed. Below is a tentative draft schedule. All times & locations are subject to change.
| Time | |
| 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Convention Registration |
| 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm | Alumni at Large Delegate Selection |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Welcome to Convention |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Keynote |
| 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Break |
| 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Business Session I |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Break |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Opening Meet & Greet |
| 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Welcome Dinner – Show me your sneakers! |
| Attendees show us your favorite sneakers! Wear your KE gear and enjoy the first evening together as we kick-off the 55th National Convention. |
| Time | |
| 8:30 am – 9:45 am | Business Session II, Part I |
| 9:45 am – 10:00 am | Break |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Keynote |
| 11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Business Session II, Part II |
| 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Break |
| 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Breakouts Session 1 |
| Room 1: Chapter Finances | |
| Room 2: New Member Education | |
| 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm | Break |
| 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm | Breakout Sessions 2 |
| Room 1: Membership & Recruitment & Planning | |
| Room 2: Fundraising | |
| Room 3: Ask the EO | |
| Evening on your own |
| Time | |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Regional Retreat Planning |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Zada Network Book Club (Optional) |
| 9:45 am – 10:30 am | Breakout Session 3 |
| Room 1: How to be an award winning Chapter | |
| Room 2: Translating the KE experience to your resume | |
| Room 3: How to support today’s KE collegiate member | |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:30 am | Breakouts Session 4 |
| Room 1: Alumni Chapter Planning | |
| Room 2: Grand Council Interest | |
| Room 3: Chapter Planning | |
| Room 4: Bylaws Best Practices | |
| 11:30 am – 2:00 pm | Lunch – On your own |
| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Keynote |
| 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Business Session III |
| 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm | Closing Session |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Break |
| 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Awards Banquet | Be Seen |
All programming topics and the schedule are subject to change.
Hotel
The official convention hotel is the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, KY with a special convention attendee rate starting at $165 plus tax per night is available for registrants. To book your hotel room at the convention rate today!
To book your room online please click here.
The attendee room rates will be available until all rooms in the block are reserved or through May 6, 2025.
Hyatt Regency: 401 W. High Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Convention Host City
We are delighted to host the 55th National Convention of Kappa Epsilon in Lexington, KY! Learn more about the city and the many things to do while you visit!
FAQs
Have a question? We have our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) outlined for you here.