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The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community: August 2026

All-new Two Day Learning Model!

August 24 and 26, 2026
Live Online

Successfully working with and supporting higher education requires more than knowing the latest technology—it demands a deep understanding of how institutions make decisions, fund priorities, and form partnerships. This learning experience equips you to navigate governance structures, identify key stakeholders, and interpret strategic plans to align technology solutions with institutional goals. You’ll explore funding models, procurement processes, and relationship-building strategies that foster trust and drive sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships across the higher ed ecosystem.

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Why Choose This Program

  • Decision Drivers: Governance and Stakeholder Impact on Technology Investments
  • Strategic Plans, Funding Sources, and the Path to Technology Adoption
  • Strategic Procurement: Aligning Engagement and Negotiation with Institutional Priorities
  • checkmarkLearn directly from higher ed decision makers to more effectively partner with institutions.
  • checkmarkBuild stronger relationships and position your higher ed solutions for successful adoption.
  • checkmarkDevelop tailored engagement and procurement strategies which resonate with higher ed priorities, organizational structure, and culture.

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About the Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community Experience

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    Program Dates

    August 24 & 26, 2026
    9:00 am-12 noon ET

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    Duration

    2 Half Days

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    Time Commitment

    6-8 hours total

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    Who Should Attend?

    Anyone doing business with or partnering with higher education institutions

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    Program Delivery

    Online
    (Synchronous and Asynchronous)

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    Credential

    Successful completers receive a digital microcredential

Please Note: To get the most out of this program, we strongly encourage you to step away from day-to-day responsibilities and, as much as possible, be fully present throughout.

What Members Are Saying About the
EDUCAUSE The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community

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Hearing directly from leaders in the higher education industry provided invaluable insights into their desired approaches to solutions and relationships with partners.

— Past Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community Participant

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As a 20-year veteran in sales/consulting with higher ed institutions, I was very impressed with the level of detail for each topic and reinforcement to help vendor relations when engaging institutions.

— Past Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community Participant

  • Registration

    $470
    (EDUCAUSE Members)

    $560
    (Nonmembers)

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  • Key Dates

    May 1

    Registration Open

    Registration is now open.

    Aug 24

    Program Begins

    The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community begins on August 24, 2026.

    Aug 26

    Program Ends

    The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community begins on August 26, 2026.