Here is our guide to the college leadership conferences that typically dot the higher education professional development calendar, with a breakdown of the current plans for how each will be held in 2022-23.
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Higher Education Conferences Happening in Winter 2023
GMAC Annual Conference
This year’s conference, presented jointly by the Graduate Management Admissions Council and MBA Roundtable, will allow academic and administrative program-level deans and directors to gather in-person to explore strategies and to solve current challenges by learning from international leaders in education and management.
NASPA Strategies Mental Health Conference
Student affairs professionals will engage in workshops and discussions addressing prevention of sexual assault and alcohol and drug abuse prevention at the collegiate level, as well as approaches to address mental health and to promote well-being.
FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference)
- Website: https://www.fetc.org/
- When: January 23-26, 2023
- Where: New Orleans, LA
- Attendance: In-person
- Cost: Starting at $360
Celebrating 43 years of exploring new technologies and best practices in ed tech, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) returns as an in-person event in New Orleans, LA, for 2023. The themed theaters of the exhibition hall, hands-on sessions and in-depth workshops will allow attendees to immerse themselves in the newest products and services shaping teaching.
Think Forward Summit 2023
Held during three events on consecutive days, the 2023 Think Forward Summit will bring together thought leaders from across higher education, global education, and cultural exchange, as well as senior leaders from the private and public sectors, to discuss future trends and challenges through the lens of global education and diversity, equity and inclusion.
DREAM 2023: Chicago
The in-person conference for Achieving the Dream since 2020 will center on four themes: access, mobility, momentum and community impact. With representatives from more than 300 organizations, presenters will discuss evidence-based strategies that are transforming higher ed. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
2023 NASPA Symposium on Military-Connected Students
With the increased enrollment of military-connected students, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators will host a three-day conference to guide professionals who are developing and navigating programs to assist these students. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Higher Education Conferences Happening in Spring 2023
CUPRAP 2023
The annual spring conference for College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania will be held at the Lancaster County Convention Center and Marriott Penn Square in March. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
AAC&U Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success
After a return to an in-person format in 2022, the American Association of Colleges and Universities will host the annual conference on diversity, equity and student success in Henderson, Nevada. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
2023 UPCEA Annual Conference
Boasting record attendance for the in-person event in spring 2022, the University Professional and Continuing Education Association will meet in Washington, D.C., in March 2023 to focus on partnerships, resilience, access and inclusion in higher education.
AACRAO Annual Meeting
Known for popular presenters since 2014, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers will meet at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Conference Center for the March 2023 conference. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
NASPA Annual Conference
After 4,000 connections made and 1,200 pre-conference attendees during the 2022 conference, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators will be welcoming attendees to Boston for the 2023 conference. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
NAGAP 2023 Graduate Enrollment Management Summit
Mark the calendar for the April 2023 conference hosted by the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals in New York. With a growing list of exhibitors and presenters, the conference is a must attend for those dedicated to graduate enrollment management. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
University of Illinois Web Con
In its 23rd year as a virtual conference, the University of Illinois Web Con showcases web technology and tools to content producers, social media marketers, web developers and more. The two-day event will include high-tech and low-tech presentations, as well as content regarding diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and allyship as these topics relate to web development and marketing.
Confab
Confab will be abandoning the in-person event after the spring 2023 conference. First hosted in 2011, Confab has been dedicated to content strategy; however, after much consideration in light of the pandemic, the team has decided to have “one last hurrah” before venturing into new territory.
Higher Education Conferences Happening in Summer 2023
HETL Conference 2023
The University of Aberdeen will be hosting the 2023 International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association conference in June. Focusing on re-imagining education through collaboration and compassion, the conference will encompass four themes: inclusive, interdisciplinary, international and sustainable. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
CASE Annual Conference on Marketing and Branding
Designed for professionals with mid-level responsibility, CASE’s annual conference on marketing and branding will provide insights into how to start the brand strategy process, gain stakeholder buy-in, build the optimal organization and determine metrics that matter and develop inspiring creative work that supports the team’s effort.
eduWeb Summit
Rethinking the conference experience, eduWeb has moved away from soliciting session proposals to asking direct questions of session goers. The summit partners then work together to find solutions to the problems facing the higher ed industry. Heading into its 18th year, the 2023 summit will include workshops, master classes and leadership institute.
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