EDUCAUSE Commons Open

Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 9:15AM–4:15PM MT | Exhibit Hall D, Upper Level
Session Type: Exhibit Hall
Delivery Format: Exhibit Hall

If the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference were a campus, the EDUCAUSE Commons would be the student union, innovation hub, coffee shop, networking lounge, and tech lab all rolled into one. The Commons has evolved into the heart of the conference, where conversations spark, connections flourish, and solutions for higher education take center stage.

To make navigating the Commons easy, experiences and exhibitors are organized around three key areas of interest:

  • Enterprise Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support
  • Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management
  • Teaching and Learning

Before you arrive, browse the EDUCAUSE Commons floor plan and explore the exhibitor directory (searchable by company, product, or service) to create your own personalized Commons experience through these main areas:

  • Exhibits: Activations from 320+ technology and solutions providers for you to engage with industry experts and learn about innovative technology solutions for your campus. 
  • Neighborhood Hubs: Welcoming, high-energy spaces designed around convening community, exchanging ideas, and having fun.
  • EDUCAUSE Central: Our homebase where you can discover EDUCAUSE member benefits, connect with staff, explore presentations and posters, enjoy fun activities, and grab your free limited-edition EDUCAUSE socks (while supplies last!). You’ll also get a sneak peek at items available for purchase in our all-new EDUCAUSE Store!
  • Partner Pavilion: A new destination connecting attendees with leading peer associations.

Whether you're looking to exchange ideas with peers, explore emerging technologies, connect with industry and association leaders, or simply recharge between sessions, you'll find opportunities around every corner. Throughout the Commons, you can:

  • Participate in community meetups and discussion sessions, networking activities, and interactive experiences that help you connect with colleagues.
  • Discover poster presentations with innovative practices and new ideas shaping the future of higher education.
  • Connect with exhibitors and emerging technology companies to learn about products, services, and solutions supporting colleges and universities.
  • Join a Commons Crawl Tour, curated, guided introductions to select exhibitors and technologies.
  • Enjoy refreshments, continuous coffee, and specialty food and beverages throughout the day.