Current & Past Conferences at Kennesaw State

Discover upcoming and past conferences hosted by Kennesaw State University, where educators, students, and professionals gather to explore ideas, share knowledge, and foster collaboration. From events dedicated to advancing literacy and global engagement to international business discussions, KSU’s conferences offer valuable opportunities to connect and learn in a dynamic setting.

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23rd Annual ESOL Conference

The KSU Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults provides teachers, preservice teachers, public and school librarians, media specialists, and school administrators with a two day experience in which they have the opportunity to listen to and interact with several highly acclaimed children's and young adult authors as well as attend presentations from master teachers and experts in the field on all facets of literacy instruction.

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High School Model United Nations Conference

Started in 1986, HSMUN gathers the best students from high schools in the Southeast United States to come to Kennesaw State and participate in a Model UN. With 8 committees and 110 potential member states addressing a wide range of international dilemmas, our conference provides opportunity for students of all interests to participate in topics that are engaging and relevant. 

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Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities

The Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO), organized by KSU’s Asian Studies Program since 2011, continues to be the largest Asia business conference in the U.S., with alternating conference locations in Atlanta and Asia. 2025 SAUPO will be held in person on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the iconic Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome, located at 1 Chome-6-3 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan 105-8333.

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