Pre-Conference Offerings
Crucial Influence Course overview
https://cruciallearning.com/courses/crucial-influence/
Free 3-part miniseries (to gauge interest)
https://cruciallearning.com/courses/crucial-influence/miniseries/
Crucial Influence is rooted in 50 years of social science research and teaches the renowned Six Sources of Influence model. The course reveals the personal, social, and structural sources that shape behavior and teaches a method for using these sources to influence people and results.
February 3, 2026 - The DeSoto Hotel
Cost: $600
Limited to 10 Participants
Registration/Payment form for
Crucial Influence: https://registry.extension.org/252655517724058
TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION OR TO ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS COURSE - PLEASE CONTACT:
KARL BRADLEY
Leadership & Team Development Specialist
Extension Foundation
+1 (719) 648-2061
karlbradley@extension.org
Registration within the overall ELC Registration - see below!
JOINT COUNCIL OF EXTENSION PROFESSIONALS
EXTENSION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
2026 Extension Leadership Conference
February 3-5, 2026
Savannah, GA
Direct link:
https://fs18.formsite.com/TTFZVS/2cbwgqlgks/index
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Extension Associations:
ANREP, ESP, NACAA, NACDEP,
NAE4-HYDP, NAEPSDP, NEAFCS
Registration fee $515
2026 Extension Leadership Conference (ELC)
Theme: Visionary Leadership in a Connected World
Early Bird rate $515 (until January 9th)
Optional tour $40 (until January 9th) afterward $50
Late Fee of $100 (January 10 and later)
Refund Policy
- Requests for refunds must be made in writing and mailed to jcepoffice@jcep.org. A $50 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.
- All refunds will be issued 4 to 6 weeks after the event.
- Refund requests dated at least 30 days prior to the event will be granted in full less a $50 processing fee.
- Refund requests dated 14 days to 27 days prior to the event will be granted at fifty percent (50%) less a $50 processing fee.
- Refund requests dated less than 14 days prior to the event will be not be granted. - Refund appeals due to an emergency will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the JCEP President. - All appeals must be made within 30 days of the end of the conference for which the refund is being requested.
Lodging Information
Call 1-855-703-4655 to make reservations via phone.
The DeSoto Savannah
15 E Liberty, Savannah, GA 31401
Room rate $204/night + Tax/Fees
Room rates are for up to 2 persons/room.
Additional fees apply for more than 2 in a room.
JCEP ELC Rooms are available through January 9, 2026 or until the room block is sold out. Register early to secure your room.
MAKE YOUR PLANS TODAY TO ATTEND THIS YEARS ELC IN SAVANNAH
February 3-5, 2026 - Savannah, GA
THOUGHTS ON THE 2025 JCEP ELC
Rachel Sutz Pienta, PhD
Extension Agent III/4H Agent
Wakulla County
UF/IFAS
THOUGHTS ON THE JCEP 2025 ELC
Donna L. Rewalt, County Extension Director
Durham County
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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