Fraser Emerging Adulthood Conference

The journey into adulthood is an exciting and intense time. Fraser and your community are here to help. This inaugural conference will provide a day of connecting with others, learning about topics related to adulthood, and sharing resources. 

Schedule

8:15 -9:00   Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00- 10:00   Welcome and Keynote speaker

10:20-11:10    Break Out Sessions  (50 min.)

11:30-12:20   Break Out Sessions (50 min.)

12:20-1:50    Lunch, Break, visit Exhibits

2:00-2:50pm   Break Out Sessions/Social Connections (50 min.)

3:10-4:00pm   Break Out Sessions /Social Connections (50 min.)

Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Morgan Beidleman

Morgan Beidleman, Ph.D., founder of REACH Learning Services in Denver Colorado.  Dr. Beidleman’s mission is to support neurodiverse individuals in becoming the best version of themselves.   She hosts a weekly podcast, Parenting Neurodivergent Humans. For more information, please visit her website:  Dr. Morgan Beidleman  

Break Out Sessions:  

There will be multiple breakout sessions offered throughout the day.  Please see our full schedule below:

Registration coming soon!!

The conference is limited to 200.  Registration opens this summer.  Please check back for more information and to register. 

Inclusivity and Accessibility- Fraser is committed to ensuring that our events are inclusive and accessible for all participants.

Exhibitors Register by August 12, 2025

To be an exhibitor at the Conference, single exhibit spaces are available: $250.

Includes:

• Your agency logo and acknowledgement in the conference Day-Of visuals.
• Complimentary Conference Registration for one (1) individual.
• Lunch included.                                                                                                                           

A special thank you to our grant sponsor, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation was created in 2004 by Best Buy founder, Dick Schulze, to give back to the communities where Dick and his family grew up – in Minnesota, where he built Best Buy to become the world's largest consumer electronics retailer, and in Florida, where he now maintains a permanent residence. The Schulze Family Foundation creates grant partnerships with organizations that generate meaningful results in human and social services, education, and health and medicine. In all its activities, the Foundation embraces its founder’s vision to strengthen and support initiatives that lead to change within our communities. For more information, please visit their website.

A special thank you to our space donor and partner, Metro State University

Established in 1971, Metro State University serves more than 8,000 students in our metropolitan area locations as we approach our fifty-fifth anniversary.  Metro State is a fully accredited, comprehensive university and a member of the Minnesota State higher education system. With more than 60 undergraduate programs and more than 20 graduate programs, including our unique individualized studies programs where students design their own bachelor's or master's programs, Metro State offers in-demand degrees to help you get where you want to go!  For more information, please visit their website.

A special thank you to our planning committee partner, Pacer Center

PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential. PACER operates on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others. With assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children, PACER's work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across the nation. For more information, please visit their website.