The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference connects the best thinkers in higher education technology. Whether you're looking to collaborate, learn, or make new friends, the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is the perfect place to broaden your horizons and expand your network.
Meaningful connections happen throughout the conference, whether it’s during a casual hallway chat, over a coffee break, or in between sessions, spontaneous networking moments await you at every turn.
Explore the many ways you can connect and get ready to meet a community of higher ed technology professionals.
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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.
Sponsored by SXSW EDU 2025
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Community Group Meetings
EDUCAUSE Community Groups (CGs) are online communities where higher education professionals learn from and network with each other around shared topics and interests. Groups interact throughout the year via online discussion forums found on EDUCAUSE Connect and virtual meetings, and many CGs meet in-person at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.
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Conference Venue Tour
Monday, October 21 | 4:15 p.m.
Join us for a conference venue tour on Monday, October 21 to meet other attendees and understand the layout of the event.
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EDUCAUSE Commons
EDUCAUSE Commons is the heart of the conference where you’ll find exhibitors and technology solutions, interactive activities, live presentations, poster sessions, lounges, food and beverage, and many ways to mingle with your community.
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EDUCAUSE Commons Reception
Tuesday, October 22 | 3:45–5:15 p.m.
Join us for the EDUCAUSE Commons Reception, where you can connect with colleagues over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. During this time, you can also engage with industry experts and learn about exciting technology solutions for your campus.
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EDUCAUSE Park
Head over to EDUCAUSE Park (Booth 2052) in EDUCAUSE Commons for some serious game time or just to stretch out and watch the shenanigans with your peers. Featuring pickleball (yes, an actual pickleball court!), cornhole stations, a giant Jenga, and Connect Four, we have the fun department covered. Whatever games you like to play, don't miss this unique space created for the fun-lover in all of us!
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Executive Leaders Experience
At the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, executive and senior leaders from all types of institutions convene to learn from each other and expand their network. The Executive Leaders Experience was designed to help you do just that in a variety of ways.
Learn more about the Executive Leaders Experience→
Sponsored by Vantage Technology Consulting Group, an EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner
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Open Roundtable Meetups
We're excited to offer dynamic meetup spaces where you can connect, collaborate, and create your own conference moments. This is your space to use however you wish! Whether you’re rallying your team for a daily huddle or conference debrief, hosting an impromptu discussion, or coordinating off-site adventures, the possibilities are endless.
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Young Professionals Hub
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.