NOW Conference

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UC Berkeley People & Culture is thrilled to announce the dates for the 13th annual Next Opportunity at Work (NOW) Conference extravaganza!

  • The all-day Main Event will be held in person on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Oakland Marriott City Center

  • Virtual Pre- and Post-conference coaching activities (Coaching HQ) will be held virtually June 9, 10, 11, and 13, 2025

The NOW Conference is designed to support UC staff with career and professional development through inspiring keynote speakers, workshops, community building with peers, and career planning resources.

Learn more about NOW by going to our Archives library to review previous conference materials.

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  • Registration for 2025 NOW Conference will open in early 2025

    • UC Berkeley Staff will be notified via CalMessage

    • UC staff outside UC Berkeley complete this interest form to be notified when registration opens

Sponsorship - Click here to view our packet

What to expect:

Conference Day Activities (in-person)

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

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Conference Week Activities: Coaching HQ (virtual)

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Interested in presenting at the NOW Conference? Learn more about submitting a proposal by the deadline of Fri., Feb. 7, 5 pm PT.

Registration for 2025 NOW Conference will open in early 2025

Complete this interest form if you wish to be notified directly when registration opens, or if you would like to express interest to present at the 2025 NOW Conference.
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Questions?

Check out our FAQ page or contact us at nowconference@berkeley.edu