ACCESSE Speakers Bring Innovation, and Inspiration for STEM Societies

Future-focused Content for Next-Level Association Management

Each year, the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) brings together trusted experts and thought leaders across the STEM society landscape to engage and empower you at the ACCESSE conference.

From thought-provoking sessions to actionable strategies, ACCESSE 2025 delivered insights that help associations thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Attendees also earned up to 9.25 CAE credits while connecting with peers and industry experts.

Couldn’t make it this year? Stay tuned for updates on ACCESSE 2026 in Raleigh, NC – July 13–15, 2026. You won’t want to miss what’s next!

Learn from the Best in STEM Society Leadership

Each year, ACCESSE brings together a diverse lineup of thought leaders and industry experts who address the most pressing challenges facing STEM societies.
Our speakers represent a wide range of disciplines, offering fresh perspectives on leadership, technology, governance, and strategic growth.
ACCESSE attendees engage with top voices in the field, including recent speakers:

Bill Nye, American TV personality, science communicator, and former mechanical engineer
Dr. Eugenia Addy, Canadian chemist and CEO of Visions of Science
Ace Callwood, Director at Envoy
Derick Schaefer, senior VP of technology at Mod Op
Julie Fortenbery, CFO of the American Physiological Society
Debbie Trueblood, FASAE CAE IOM, lead consultant at Association Management Center (AMC)

ACCESSE conference speakers bring deep expertise and practical insights that empower STEM society professionals to drive meaningful change.