Boost Your Leadership Skills and Build Your Network
Kick-start your career at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, where emerging professionals connect with experienced leaders. The Early Career Professionals Experience is designed to help you gain insights, grow your leadership skills, and expand your network to help you advance in your career.
Young Professionals Hub
Sponsored by Ellucian | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner
The official gathering location for young professionals (and the young at heart!) Young professionals and supporters are encouraged to use the YP Hub throughout the conference to connect with peers in a dedicated collaborative space. Learn more about the Young Professionals Hub→
Young Professionals Meetup and Networking
Early in your career, new to higher education, or just want to support young professionals? Come join Young Professionals Community Group (YPCG) leadership to meet up while we're in person and see who else is involved in making sure Young Professionals are successful in Higher Education Technology roles.
Young Professionals Happy Hour
Sponsored by Ellucian | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner
Join us for a networking happy hour in the Young Professionals Hub! You’ll connect with colleagues over drinks and light appetizers to make connections and discuss lessons you’ve learned at the conference. Learn more about the Young Professionals Happy Hour→
Community Connections: Facilitated Conversations for Young Professionals and Senior Leaders
Sponsored by Ellucian | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner and Vantage Technology Consulting Group | 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner
Join us for an opportunity to participate in meaningful dialogue between young professionals and senior leaders on how to advance higher education technology, our teams, and our organizations. You’ll connect with community members to engage in structured conversations for building relationships and learning together.
Braindates
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 about Braindates→.
Learning Opportunities
You’ll find lots of sessions aimed at young and early-career professionals in the conference agenda, from professional development tips to mentoring and mapping your ideal career. Check back here for a curated itinerary coming soon!
New! Early-Career Professionals Scholarship
A Collaboration with Ellucian | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner
Need help attending the conference? Apply for the Early-Career Professionals Scholarship.
Learn more about the Early-Career Professionals scholarship→
More activities coming soon—stay tuned!
