Element451 Events
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Upcoming Events
30 Jun - 08 Sep, 2026
Engage Digital Summit
Engage Digital Summit 2026 is a free, on-demand online professional development experience for higher education leaders. Explore recorded Engage 2026 sessions, join live summer webinars, and gain practical strategies from experts and practitioners across enrollment, engagement, AI, student success, and institutional leadership.
02.00 PM EST
Zoom
08 - 10 Sep, 2026
FUTURES Summit 2026
Element451 will be at Futures Summit 2026, September 8–10, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. Hosted by the California Community Colleges Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity, the summit brings together more than 1,000 leaders, educators, and innovators to explore how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping learning, work, and opportunity.
03.00 PM PST
Santa Clara
13 - 15 Sep, 2026
KEPA 2026
Element451 will be at KEPA 2026 (Kentucky Education Procurement Association Conference), September 13-15, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. KEPA brings together public and private higher education procurement leaders, practitioners, and industry partners across Kentucky's colleges and universities to build relationships, share knowledge, and advance best practices in educational procurement.
02.00 PM EST
Lexington
16 - 18 Sep, 2026
PRIMA NC 2026
Element451 will be at the PRIMA NC Conference (Public Relations, Information, and Marketing Association of North Carolina), September 16–18, 2026, at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The conference brings together marketing, communications, and public relations professionals from across the North Carolina Community College System to share ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen campus engagement strategies.
11.00 AM EST
Winston Salem
29 Sep - 02 Oct, 2026
EDUCAUSE 2026
Element451 will be at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026 (Education Digital University and College Association), September 29–October 2, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. One of the premier gatherings for higher education technology professionals, the conference brings together institutional leaders, IT experts, and solution providers to explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of higher education.
04.15 PM MST
Denver
07 - 09 Oct, 2026
SSSC 2026
Element451 will be at the SSSC 2026 (Strengthening Student Success Conference), October 7–9, 2026, in Garden Grove, California. Presented by RP Group (Research and Planning Group) in partnership with 3CSN (California Community Colleges Success Network) and the Career Ladders Project, this event brings together California community college faculty, deans, student services staff, and IRPE (Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness) professionals to explore strategies for strengthening equitable student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
08.00 AM PST
Garden Grove
08 - 10 Oct, 2026
NACAC 2026
Element451 will be at the NACAC Conference 2026 (National Association for College Admissions Counseling), October 8–10, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This premier event for college admission counseling professionals brings together thousands of attendees to share best practices, cutting-edge research, inspirational ideas, and professional stories shaping the future of college admission counseling.
09.00 AM CST
Minneapolis
11 - 13 Oct, 2026
ACC 2026
Element451 will be at the ACC Conference 2026 (Arkansas Community Colleges), October 11–13, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This event for community college professional development brings together administrators, faculty, and staff from all 22 of Arkansas's public two-year institutions to share best practices and ideas shaping the future of higher education in the state.
04.00 PM CST
Hot Springs
13 - 14 Oct, 2026
AI Engage Fall Summit 2026
Join Element451 for the AI Engage Summit Fall 2026: The Proactive Agentic Campus. This is a free virtual AI event specifically for higher ed professionals, taking place October 13–14, 2026. The summit brings together higher ed leaders and innovators to explore practical ways AI agents are changing how institutions recruit, engage, and support students. Over two days, you'll hear from voices shaping the future of the industry, dig into real strategies for building and deploying AI agents on campus, and walk away with practical ideas you can put to work immediately. Registrants get full access to on-demand recordings if they can't catch every session live.
12.00 PM EST
Zoom
14 - 16 Oct, 2026
NCCCS 2026
Element451 will be at the NCCCS Conference 2026 (North Carolina Community College System), October 14–16, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Themed "An Essential Investment: Centering Students in the Future of Work," this conference brings together faculty, staff, and leaders from all 58 of North Carolina's community colleges to share innovative practices and advance workforce-focused education across the state.
12.00 PM EST
Raleigh
16 - 17 Oct, 2026
Connecticut College AI and the Liberal Arts Symposium
Element451 will be at the 2026 Connecticut College AI and the Liberal Arts Symposium, October 16–17, 2026, in New London, Connecticut. This exciting event brings together faculty, staff, and students from institutions nationwide to explore the paradox of artificial intelligence in liberal arts education, examining its impact on teaching, ethics, equity, and the future of the field.
07.30 AM EST
New London
21 - 24 Oct, 2026
ACCT 2026
Element451 will be at the ACCT Leadership Congress 2026 (Association of Community College Trustees), October 21–24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. As the largest annual gathering of its kind, this event brings together over 1,600 community college trustees, presidents, and sector leaders to explore bold, thoughtful leadership amid technological change, workforce shifts, and evolving institutional demands.
08.00 AM CST
Chicago
21 - 23 Oct, 2026
AI Executive Forum
Join a select group of higher education leaders at The Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, for an exclusive AI Executive Forum. From October 21–23, 2026, connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore how AI is shaping the future of higher education in an intimate, inspiring setting.
05.00 PM EST
Asheville
25 - 27 Oct, 2026
Northeast AI Executive Forum
Join a select group of higher education leaders at SUNY Schenectady in Schenectady, New York, for an exclusive AI Executive Forum. From October 25–27, 2026, connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore how AI is shaping student success and continuing education and workforce development.
05.00 PM EST
Schenectady
01 - 04 Nov, 2026
SEM 2026
Element451 will be at SEM Conference 2026 (Strategic Enrollment Management), November 1–4, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. This 36th annual event brings together enrollment leaders, campus partners, and industry experts to focus on the full student journey, exploring strategies for enrollment success, retention, and institutional alignment across higher education.
06.45 PM EST
Baltimore
08 - 11 Nov, 2026
AMA 2026
Element451 will be at AMA Conference 2026 (American Marketing Association), November 8–11, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. This peer-reviewed program covers topics like leadership, enrollment, MarTech and AI, and branding through sessions, workshops, and an exhibit hall connecting higher ed marketers with top solution providers.
05.30 PM MST
Aurora
11 - 13 Nov, 2026
CEANY 2026
Element451 will be at CEANY 2026 (Continuing Education Association of New York Conference), November 10-13, 2026, in Albany, New York. CEANY brings together continuing education professionals from across the City and State Universities of New York to build community, share strategies, and stay current on trends shaping continuing and workforce education.
09.00 AM EST
Albany
30 Nov - 02 Dec, 2026
MEMS 2026
Element451 will be at the UPCEA MEMS Conference (Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success), November 30 to December 2, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The conference brings together higher education leaders and practitioners focused on marketing, enrollment management, and student success in online, professional, and continuing education. We’ll be there sharing how Element451 helps institutions leverage AI-powered engagement, streamline operations, and create more connected student experiences across the learner lifecycle.
02.15 PM EST
Orlando
04 - 07 Jan, 2027
CIC 2027 Presidents Institute
Join Element451 at CIC's premier annual gathering of college and university presidents — the largest meeting of its kind, bringing together 350+ chief executives and 800 total participants from independent institutions nationwide. We'll be on-site connecting with the leaders shaping the future of enrollment, retention, and student success at independent colleges. Stop by to see how AI-powered engagement is helping presidents like you turn connections into lasting outcomes. Let's talk in San Diego.
09.00 AM PST
San Diego
02 - 05 Feb, 2027
DREAM 2027
Join Element451 at the 23rd annual DREAM conference, where thousands of practitioners from 300+ community colleges gather to advance student access, completion, and equity. We'll be connecting with presidents, faculty, and staff who are closing equity gaps and building pathways to economic and social mobility. Come see how AI-driven engagement is helping community colleges turn evidence-based strategies into real student outcomes. Let's connect in Columbus.
12.00 PM EST
Columbus
06 - 10 Mar, 2027
2027 NASPA Annual Conference
Element451 is headed to NASPA's premier gathering of student affairs leaders — vice presidents, deans, directors, and practitioners shaping the student experience across higher education. We'll be on-site connecting with the professionals driving student success and belonging on campus. Stop by to see how AI-powered engagement is helping student affairs teams build stronger, more personal connections at every stage of the journey.
12.00 PM EST
National Harbor
21 - 23 Jun, 2027
Engage 2027
Join the leaders shaping the future of student engagement. Engage Summit 2027 brings together 1,500+ higher education leaders from 400+ institutions to explore how intelligent systems and human expertise are coming together to guide students through every milestone — creating stronger connections, higher persistence, and greater success.
09.00 AM EST
Orlando
20 - 22 Jul, 2027
Student Affairs Executive Summit
As a Premier Sponsor, Element451 is proud to support this exclusive, invite-only gathering of just 50 VP- and AVP-level student affairs leaders for three days of peer-driven strategy and connection.
08.00 AM EST
Past Events
VCCS Chancellor's Retreat 2026
Element451 will be at the Virginia's Community Colleges Chancellor's Retreat, August 6 to 7, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia. This annual leadership retreat brings together presidents, trustees, executive leadership teams, State Board members, and agency partners from Virginia's 23 community colleges to align on strategic priorities and the future of higher education across the Commonwealth. We’ll be there sharing how Element451 helps institutions leverage AI-powered engagement, streamline operations, and create more connected student experiences across the learner lifecycle.
05 - 07 Aug, 2026
MCCA 2026
Element451 will be at the MCCA Summer Conference (Michigan Community College Association), July 29–31, 2026, on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This annual event brings together presidents, chancellors, trustees, regents, and other leaders from Michigan’s community and tribal colleges for strategic discussions, networking, and collaboration on the future of higher education.
28 - 31 Jul, 2026
Encoura + RNL National Conference
Element451 will be at the Encoura + RNL National Conference, July 21–23, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Bringing together enrollment, student success, advancement, and higher education leaders from across the country, the conference focuses on strategies that help institutions meet their goals in an evolving higher education landscape.
20 - 23 Jul, 2026
Chicago
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