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ProfCon is an in-person conference for marketing, communication, and business educators. Since 2019, like-minded professors from all over the U.S. have come together to explore teaching practices and learn the latest trends from industry professionals at ProfCon.

Visit Phoenix, Arizona

ProfCon 2025 will be in Phoenix, Arizona from June 4-6 at The Westin Downtown Phoenix. It is set to be bigger than any other ProfCon, with more speakers and a variety of topics.

Hotel Address: 333 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Click here to book your stay at The Westin Downtown Phoenix and get our special ProfCon 2025 nightly rate.

Network with Like-Minded Educators and Industry Experts

ProfCon provides professors with the opportunity to share their research and network with experts in the field, potentially leading to further research opportunities.

This conference offers invaluable professional development and learning opportunities for professors and professionals across the higher education and business industries. ProfCon will feature a variety of sessions aimed at keeping professors up to date on the latest industry and education trends.

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Agenda

View the schedule and discover all the professional development, networking, and fun in store for ProfCon 2025.
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Special Room Rates

Reserve your stay during ProfCon at The Westin Downtown Phoenix and get our special nightly rate.
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Join the 2025 ProfCon Facebook group for important conference updates and to network with other attendees!
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ProfCon 2024 Recap

Watch sessions from the 2024 ProfCon event today! You’ll get a taste of what’s to come at this year's event.
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Justification Letter

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Call for Speakers

If you are an industry thought leader or passionate educator and want to speak at ProfCon 2025, complete the ProfCon 2025 Speaker Application here.

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ProfCon 2025 Excursions

Adventure Beyond the Sessions

Hike Papago Park

Explore Papago Park’s scenic desert trails, stunning rock formations, and panoramic views on this unforgettable hike.

Phoenix Zoo

Network with peers while exploring diverse wildlife and immersive exhibits at the Phoenix Zoo!

Desert Botanical Garden

Stroll through vibrant desert flora and stunning landscapes at the Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park.

ProfCon 2024
Keynote Speakers

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Danaka Porter, M.Eng.

Danaka is a partner at iota consulting and a sessional lecturer at the Dhillon School of Business, specializing in supply chain and project management. She cofounded VitaNova Tech and also authored Stukent's "Principles of Supply Chain Management and Operations" courseware. She has a Master of Engineering from MIT in supply chain management and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in cardiology, integrating her supply chain expertise into clinical practice.

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Chad Carr

Chad is a senior product marketing manager at Dell Technologies where he leads go-to-market strategy for Dell’s 5G laptops. He also actively shapes the future workforce at Dell by participating in university recruiting for both undergraduate and graduate students. He has a passion for education and is armed with a bachelor’s in marketing and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Chad currently teaches as an adjunct marketing professor at Utah Valley University.

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Donald Kelly

Donald C. Kelly is the founder of the Sales Evangelist Sales Training and host of The Sales Evangelist podcast. As the author of "Sell It Like A Mango," he's helped global companies boost confidence and revenue. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho and coauthor of two Stukent courseware: "Professional Selling" and "Advanced Selling and Sales Management." Donald extends his expertise to nonprofits and speaks at events like Salesforce Dreamforce, INBOUND, OutBound, and Podcast Movement.

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Michelle Cirocco

Michelle Cirocco is the CEO of Televerde Foundation and CIO for Televerde. Michelle was named one of the World-Changing Women in Conscious Business by Conscious Company magazine and Most Admired Leader by the Phoenix Business Journal. Michelle earned her MBA from Arizona State University where she serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Michelle is an advisory council member for the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, a Sixth Amendment Center board member, and a member of Conscious Capitalism.

ProfCon 2024 Speakers & Panelists

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Joel Dewberry

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Dr. Kristen Schiele

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Dr. Scott Cowley

Speaker

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Dr. Grace Lager

Speaker

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Dr. Karen Freberg

Speaker

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Steve Wiideman

Speaker

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Dr. Dena Bateh

Speaker

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Christa Bell

Speaker

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Michelle Galey

Speaker

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Dr. Sergio Janczak

Panelist

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Dr. Safia Malallah

Panelist

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Keri-Ellen Walcer, MHSc.

Panelist

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Nick Mattar

Panelist

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Dr. Mary Beth McCabe

Panelist

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Joie S. Hain, DBA

Panelist

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Dr. Christine Ouma

Panelist

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Kinda Wilson

Speaker

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Bryce Larsen

Speaker

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Sage Hancock

Speaker

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Dr. Kyle Allison

Speaker

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Steven Stromp, MBA

Speaker

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Stacy Smollin Schwartz

Speaker

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Dr. Marthinus JC Van Loggerenberg

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Dr. Mischia Taylor

Speaker

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Jeff Larson

Speaker

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Kelly Crane, MBA

Speaker

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Dr. Jiji E. U. Osiobe

Panelist

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Ryan Russell

Panelist

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Dr. Jen Riley

Panelist

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Chanda Gilmore, M.S.

Panelist

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Jennie Donohue, MBA

Panelist

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Dr. Shelley Wigley

Panelist

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Joel Dewberry

Speaker

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Bryce Larsen

Speaker

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Dr. Grace Lager

Speaker

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Steven Stromp, MBA

Speaker

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Dr. Dena Bateh

Speaker

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Dr. Mischia Taylor

Speaker

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Dr. Safia Malallah

Panelist

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Ryan Russell

Panelist

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Dr. Mary Beth McCabe

Panelist

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Chanda Gilmore, M.S.

Panelist

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Dr. Christine Ouma

Panelist

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Kinda Wilson

Speaker

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Dr. Scott Cowley

Speaker

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Dr. Kyle Allison

Speaker

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Steve Wiideman

Speaker

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Dr. Marthinus JC Van Loggerenberg

Speaker

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Dr. Sergio Janczak

Panelist

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Dr. Jiji E. U. Osiobe

Panelist

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Nick Mattar

Panelist

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Jeff Larson

Panelist

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Joie S. Hain, DBA

Panelist

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Dr. Shelley Wigley

Panelist

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Dr. Kristen Schiele

Speaker

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Sage Hancock

Speaker

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Dr. Karen Freberg

Speaker

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Stacy Smollin Schwartz

Speaker

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Michelle Galey

Speaker

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Kelly Crane, MBA

Speaker

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Keri-Ellen Walcer, MHSc.

Panelist

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Dr. Jen Riley

Panelist

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Vicki Clark, DBA

Panelist

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Jennie Donohue, MBA

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ProfCon 2025 Admission

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