The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference programming is derived from member-driven content organized across overarching IT tracks and hosts one of the largest exhibit halls in the industry. Whether you participate as an individual or travel together as a team, you can make this a comprehensive experience by taking advantage of any of the opportunities below.
Session content has been carefully crafted by community presenters (institutional and industry) who have extensive experience and whose topical discussions are categorized into the following programmatic tracks:
- Creating a Culture of Data-Informed Decision-Making
- Evolving Infrastructure and Enterprise IT
- Exploring New Boundaries in Teaching and Learning
- Leading and Partnering Across the Institution
- Making an Impact with Innovative Ideas
- Managing and Reducing Information Technology Risk
- Navigating Change
- Supporting the Institution
- Transforming the Student Experience
Additional On-Site Activities
Additional ways we can share ideas, examine trends, battle assumptions, and swap contact information in an unparalleled representation of peer support and networking are below:
Ancillary Meetings
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference also serves as a community gathering place for many organizations—institutions, nonprofits, companies, and consortia. Often these member groups host community or customer-focused meetings in conjunction with the conference.
Braindate
Braindates are one-on-one or small group conversations that you book with other event participants about a specific topic—one that you request or offer. This will allow you to curate your learning experience and create meaningful connections. Learn More→
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
EDUCAUSE promotes professional growth and access to leadership opportunity among higher education technology professionals, welcoming all individual identities and demographic characteristics. The EDUCAUSE board and leadership have established diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a critical priority for the association. Below are sessions and experiences offered at this year's conference:
Learning Experiences
- Closing Session: Reshma Saujani
- Breakout Sessions
Social and Networking
- Pronoun stickers to personalize your badge
- Meet and Mingle | Diversity Interest Groups
- Community Group Meetings: Diversity in IT, Women in IT, LGBTQIA in IT, and IT Accessibility
- Girls Who Code Postcards
General
- CIO Diversity Commitment
- Gender Neutral Restrooms
- Mother's Room and Fridge
- Closed captioning for general and featured sessions
- Special needs accommodations requested during the registration process
Executive Career Coaching
Career Coaching Sessions are complimentary, one-on-one career advice meetings offered to higher education CIOs and CIO aspirants attending the conference. These confidential resume and career portfolio reviews provide advice on how best to tell your professional story to find a new role or advance in your current one. Coming soon!
Hawkins Leadership Roundtable
This Roundtable focuses on high-level IT questions, discuss important IT leadership issues, and engage in intensive networking with peers and experienced CIOs. (Additional registration and fee required.) Learn More→
Innovative Solution Providers
The conference exhibit hall features nearly 300 exhibitors who specialize in providing the latest campus technology solutions for the higher education community. In addition to exhibits, numerous activities take place in the hall, including Start-Up Alley, Under the Ed Radar Pitch Competition, Learning Theater, and more. Learn More→
New IT Managers Program
This Institute Program focuses on providing first-time managers and those aspiring to management roles with the basic skills critical for managing and supervising projects, units, and people. (Additional registration and fee required.) Learn More→
Senior Directors Seminar
The Seminar includes skill development, peer networking, and mentoring offered by highly experienced leaders for senior-level directors. (Additional registration and fee required.) Learn More→