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Annual Conference
2025 DMEC Annual Conference
Elevate Your Absence and Disability Management Strategy
Join us at the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference for an
unforgettable four-day experience in Washington, DC, from August 4-7, 2025. The DMEC Annual Conference is your premier destination for focused education, knowledge sharing, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Reflecting on a Successful 2025 DMEC Annual Conference and Planning for an Upcoming Virtual Event
What an incredible 2025 DMEC Annual Conference!
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s event in Washington, D.C., a success. The energy and insights shared were fantastic, and we hope you left with new strategies to elevate your absence and disability management programs.
Get ready for 2026! Mark your calendar for our next premier event at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN, from August 3–6, 2026.
Call for Proposals
Are you a thought leader with innovative ideas? We want to hear from you! The Call for Proposals for the 2026 DMEC Annual Conference will open soon! Be sure to check back for details on how you can submit your proposal.
Attendee Resources
Make the Case to Attend
Ready to elevate your expertise and make a real impact on your organization? The 2025 DMEC Annual Conference is the perfect opportunity. To help you secure your spot, we’ve put together a justification letter template that highlights the benefits and demonstrates the value you’ll bring back. Download it now and make your case!
Event Links and Tags
We recommend tagging DMEC’s social channels
- LinkedIn: @Disability Management Employer Coalition
- Facebook: @DMECinc
Use the hashtag #DMECinDC when posting about the conference to increase the visibility of your company at the event.
Social Media Post Suggestions
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In addition to suggested social media posts, DMEC has provided editable social media templates in Canva for you to use when promoting the event.
Please note: You will need to create a free account to customize.
If you would like to create your own graphics and use the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference branding, please reference this color chart.
Email Signature
To demonstrate your conference participation, you can include the image below in your email signature line by copying and pasting it into your signature directly. Once inserted into your signature, right click on the image, click “link,” paste http://www.dmec.org/annual-conference into the “address” field, and click OK.
50 Education Sessions & Panel Discussions
Elevate your expertise in employee benefits and leave management. Join us for a dynamic event featuring industry leaders who will explore critical topics shaping today’s workplace. Gain actionable insights on mental health strategies, the revolutionary impact of AI in absence management, and engage directly with Department of Labor representatives. Our sessions are designed to provide practical solutions to real-world challenges, including optimizing return-to-work programs and fostering mental wellness. Discover the latest trends, best practices, and legal updates in disability and leave management, empowering you to navigate the evolving landscape with confidence.
19+ Hours of Networking & Roundtable Discussions
We know that some of the best solutions come during conversations that happen around the breakfast or lunch table, in the DMEC Solutions Marketplace, and during roundtable discussions.
You will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge products and services from leading vendors, and to connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential partners. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover innovative solutions, learn from industry experts, connect with peers, and advance your career.
Preconference workshop
Taking Back Your Plan: A Practical Guide for Effective Policy Development
The avalanche of federal, state, and local laws has forced employers into making reactive policy, process, and funding changes, often with minimal information and under tight deadlines. The effort spent determining how each plan does or does not coordinate, and if mandatory requirements are being met, is overshadowing the overall goal of having formal leave plans in the first place.
This engaging and interactive training is designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to write effective, compliant, and inclusive policies that reflect your company’s objectives.
2025 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference
Missed the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference in person? You’re in luck!
We’re bringing the best content to you with a special virtual event on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. This full day features the four highest-rated sessions from the main conference, giving you exclusive access to powerful strategies and cutting-edge content from the comfort of your desk.
You’ll also get dedicated virtual networking opportunities and year-long access to all session recordings. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from leave management experts.
Agenda and additional details are coming soon.
2024 Conference Takeaways
In addition to complying with hundreds of leave laws, employers must support employees more holistically to attract and retain top talent. But how? Hear insights from the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference from Bryon Bass, CLMS, DMEC CEO; Kristin Jones, CLMS, DMEC director of education programs; and Jess Dudley, CLMS, DMEC senior education manager!
What past attendees are saying
Hear what in-person attendees had to say about previous conferences:
I thought that this conference was simply amazing. From the opening keynote to the very end. The variety in the content for each session was also valuable as well! This conference was exceptional!
The amount of information I received to take back to my company is nothing short of amazing! I thought I was a fairly good presenter, but the conference presenters were on point! The event as a whole was so well organized. So many critical pieces were discussed. I won’t be leaving the conference disappointed. I am leaving overwhelmed, but in a good way. Thank you so much for such a great experience!
Although, we came from different parts of the country, we all face similar challenges and experiences. It was great to be able to hear others’ experiences.
