You're Invited: The 2025 Joint Cooperative Extension Conference!
Get ready for an exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and inspire! South Carolina’s two land-grant institutions—South Carolina State and Clemson University—are thrilled to host the 2025 Joint Cooperative Extension Conference in the vibrant capital city of Columbia. Mark your calendars for February 12-14 at the Columbia Convention Center!
This year’s theme is all about strengthening public service through collaboration. From dynamic breakout sessions to interactive experiences, this conference is designed to energize, inspire, and equip you with fresh ideas to make a lasting impact. Plus, you’ll have ample time to network with Extension professionals from across the state and beyond.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Engaging sessions that spark innovation and fresh thinking.
- Interactive workshops to develop practical, impactful strategies.
- Fun, refreshing opportunities to connect and recharge.
- A silent auction packed with unique treasures—perfect for a little friendly bidding!
- A joint land grant service project
We want you to be part of the action! Consider being a conference volunteer and/or presenting a Lightening Talk. Learn more.
Let’s come together to strengthen the Extension bond and renew our shared passion for serving South Carolina. This isn’t just another conference—it’s a chance to grow, connect, and leave inspired.
We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make this a conference to remember as we cultivate innovation and impact public service together.
Conference registration ends January 11.
Strengthening Public Service Through Collaboration
Location: Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center provides the opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of downtown Columbia. Steps away from the convention center, you’ll find award-winning restaurants, unique shops, and lively entertainment venues. Stroll along the scenic Riverwalk, explore the iconic Soda City Market, or discover world-class exhibits at the South Carolina State Museum
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown ($109.00 + tax/per night)
901 Washington St. (0.4 miles from Convention Center)
Group Name: SC Joint Extension Conference
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown ($159.00 + tax/per night)
1000 Lady St. (0.5 miles from Convention Center)
Group Name: SC Joint Extension Conference
Aloft Columbia Downtown ($162.00 + tax/per night)
823 Lady St. (0.6 miles from Convention Center)
Group Name: SC Joint Extension Conference
Room reservations must be made by January 11, 2025, to secure the group rate. Availability is limited, and reservations made after this date are subject to standard rates and room availability as determined by the hotels. Early booking is strongly recommended to ensure accommodation.
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I believe in people and their hopes, their aspirations, and their faith; in their right to make their own plans and arrive at their own decisions; in their ability and power to enlarge their lives and plan for the happiness of those they love.
I believe that education, of which Extension is an essential part, is basic in stimulating individual initiative, self-determination, and leadership; that these are the keys to democracy and that people when given facts they understand, will act not only in their self-interest, but also in the interest of society.
I believe that education is a lifelong process, and the greatest university is the home; that my success as a teacher is proportional to those qualities of mind and spirit that give me welcome entrance to the homes of the families I serve.
I believe in intellectual freedom to search for and present the truth without bias and with courteous tolerance toward the views of others.
I believe that Extension is a link between the people and the ever-changing discoveries in the laboratories.
I believe in the public institutions of which I am a part.
I believe in my own work and in the opportunity, I must make my life useful to humanity.
Because I believe these things, I am an Extension professional.
