The past year has brought many changes in higher education, and we’ve all learned something worth sharing about transformation, resilience, and the common good. The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together professionals and technology providers from around the world to discuss their discoveries, grow professionally, and explore solutions to continuing challenges.
Key Themes
Transformation
Digital Transformation
Innovation
Cultural, Personal, and Organizational Change
Resilience
Recovery
Continuity
Sustainability
Adaptability
Affordability
Common Good
DEI
Social Justice
Accessibility
Social Responsibility
Community Engagement
Partnerships & Collaborations
Environmental Sustainability
Program Tracks
- Teaching and Learning
- Leadership and Future Workforce
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Student Engagement and Success
- Innovation and Emerging Technologies
- Higher-Performance Computing and Libraries
- Infrastructure, Support, and Networking
- Policy and Law
Conference Experiences
Whether you join us online from your office or in-person in Philadelphia, the conference will feature:
Premium programming on the latest trends in higher ed IT from experts and community peers
Numerous networking opportunities for meaningful connections
Access to innovative technology and solutions providers
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Online
✓ Live Streamed General Sessions from Philadelphia
✓ Featured Sessions
✓ Breakout Sessions
✓ Networking Opportunities
✓ Career Coaching
✓ Poster Sessions
✓ Access to Recorded and On-Demand Content -
Philadelphia
✓ Live General Sessions
✓ Live Featured Sessions
✓ Breakout Sessions
✓ Networking Opportunities
✓ Career Coaching
✓ Poster Sessions
✓ Access to Recorded and On-Demand Content
✓ Access to the Online Event Experience
✓ Exhibit Hall Access
✓ Preconference Workshops
✓ Lounges
Connect on What Matters Most to You
Exhibit Hall
Make plans to see the exhibitors showcasing their products and services at this year's in-person experience. The conference exhibit hall features 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. View the exhibitor directory→
Networking Opportunities
Attendees will have access to various networking opportunities at the conference, both online and in-person. These will come in a variety of formats, including informal meet-ups, career coaching, mentoring opportunities, facilitated discussions, community group meetings, bird of a feather meet-ups, Braindates, and more.
Preconference Workshops
Preconference workshops will be held on Tuesday, October 26, in Philadelphia, and allow participants to spend more time with subject matter experts and colleagues to learn more about a specific topic. Workshops require registration but there is no cost. Attendance is limited to the first 60 who register. View the Preconference Workshops→
Hawkins Leadership Roundtable
This year's newly redesigned Hawkins Leadership Roundtable (HLR) will engage participants in an online, collaborative learning opportunity focused on three critical leadership areas: leadership for digital transformation, leadership to support women in the workforce, and leading a remote workforce. Learn more about the Hawkins Leadership Roundtable→
Diana G. Oblinger Innovation Forum
This year's Diana G. Oblinger Innovation Forum explores innovation as a function of resilience. Resilient institutions and individuals have adapted most creatively and well to the changes and uncertainties of this moment. And resilience will continue to be needed to emerge and recover from the pandemic. Learn more about the Diana G. Oblinger Innovation Forum→
Career Coaching
Career Coaching sessions are complimentary, one-on-one career development meetings. These sessions are open to senior managers/directors, and to those aspiring to, and in, executive positions. These confidential sessions are facilitated by professional coaches in both face-to-face and virtual formats. Face-to-face sessions will be during the conference and virtual sessions will occur after the conference concludes. Learn more about Executive Career Coaching→