Events

Attend or view webinars on your schedule and connect with peers at higher education conferences and professional networking events across the U.S. - especially useful for new or mid-level professionals. Share your lessons learned with colleagues by presenting a session at one of our conferences for higher education and get involved with the association by becoming a volunteer leader. Connect with other high-level leaders through fantastic networking opportunities during the Annual Conference and all our events, which are designed to foster professional development and career growth. Webinars are free for UPCEA Members, and membership also provides discounts to all our conferences and other events, supporting your ongoing professional learning.

• Conferences and Seminars
• Webinars & Chats
• Past Events

Conferences and Seminars

JULY 22-24, 2025

2025 UPCEA SOLAR: Summit for Online Leadership and Administration

Portland, OR

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SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1, 2025

2025 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education

Washington, DC

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DECEMBER 2-4, 2025

2025 MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference

Boston, MA

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Save the dates for these upcoming events:

February 4-6, 2026 | 2026 Digital Teaching and Learning Conference (DT&L) | Virtual
April 15-17, 2026 | 2026 UPCEA Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | Hilton New Orleans Riverside
July 29-31, 2026 | 2026 SOLAR: Summit for Online Leadership and Administration | Boston, MA | Westin Boston Seaport District

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Webinars & Chats

April 8, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | Learn How to Tailor Graduate Enrollment Experiences to Drive Impact

Hosted by Collegis Education

Your graduate programs should be thriving, but if you’re relying on outdated outreach tactics, you’re leaving enrollments on the table. Today’s grad students expect more personalization, relevance, and connection. And if you’re not aligning with their needs, another institution will. The only way to meet them where they are is by asking the right questions and getting real answers. That’s exactly what Collegis Education and UPCEA did, and now we’re pulling back the curtain to share what we found.

Presenters:

Tracy Chapman, Collegis Education
Bruce Etter, UPCEA

Click here to register for the Webinar

April 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | Trends in Online and Professional Education for Health Care - In partnership with the HELIX Summit on Continuing Medical Education

Hosted by UPCEA's International Network

Join this lively discussion of trends in innovation, learning, and continuing development for professionals and organizations working in healthcare. In this un-recorded, convivial and candid conversation, panelists will address topics such as innovative modalities and pedagogies, opportunities and challenges, and the evolution of stackable micro credentials in healthcare education. Time for audience interaction and questions will be prioritized.

Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert, St. Cloud State University
Robert Kearns, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
John McKenzie, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Michael Macklin, Colorado Community College System
Moderator: Amy Heitzman, UPCEA

Click here to access the room at 11 AM ET on April 9 or download our calendar invite below.

Coffee Chats are informal, unrecorded, live opportunities to connect with UPCEA peers. Typically an hour or less, they provide time to discuss topics of interest, share ideas and connect with others in a casual setting.

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April 10, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM ET

Webinar | Globalizing Lifelong Learning: Creating Meaningful Education Experiences in India and Beyond

Hosted by Noodle

Join this one-hour webinar to explore tactics and technologies for creating seamless, accessible learning experiences worldwide. Vik Agarwal of EdifyOnline and Regina Law of Noodle will be joined by Dr. Srilalitha Sagi, Chairperson of the Executive Education and Management Development Programs at the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), to discuss her plans to support the internationalization of education in India as part of India's National Education Plan 2020- the country’s first education policy of the 21st century aimed at addressing its growing developmental imperatives and revamping its educational structure. Our panelists will discuss a first-of-its-kind shared higher education ecosystem to offer holistic, affordable, and scalable global education to students.

Presenters:

Dr. Srilalitha Sagi, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
Vik Agarwal, EdifyOnline
Regina Law, Noodle

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April 16, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET

Webinar | Driving Innovation in Graduate and Professional Education: Key Research Insights from UPCEA and CGS

Presented by UPCEA and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)

Join UPCEA and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) for an engaging webinar focused on key research findings that will shape the future of graduate and professional education. This collaborative session will explore emerging trends, where the convergence of student demand and innovative practices are transforming the landscape of higher education. We will explore recent UPCEA research that highlights enrollment funnel preferences of postbaccalaureate students and examine the heightened emphasis on online graduate education at the institutional level. We will also review results from the NSF-funded CGS research on pathways into masters programs and careers.

Designed for institutional leaders, faculty, and other key stakeholders, this webinar will provide actionable insights to inform strategy and drive growth in graduate and professional programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from two leading organizations at the forefront of educational research and advocacy.

Presenters:

Bruce Etter, UPCEA
Emily West, UPCEA
Stacy Chiaramonte, UPCEA
Enyu Zhou, CGS
Alessandro Regio, CGS

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April 17, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | SEO for AI Search: Protect Your Student Enrollment Pipeline

Hosted by Search Influence

AI search is causing university websites to lose visibility and traffic. If your enrollment pipeline depends on search engines for traffic and leads, you must adapt your SEO strategy to show up in AI-generated answers and organic search results.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how AI-driven search is transforming the prospective student experience and the strategic adjustments you need to make to stay ahead.

Join UPCEA’s Senior Director of Research and Consulting Bruce Etter, and Search Influence’s Co-Founder and CEO Will Scott and Director Paula French, to learn:

Tactics to rank in Google’s AI Overviews and dedicated AI search platforms
The importance of AI search versus organic search for your university
Tools for tracking success in AI search

We’ll introduce a new framework to integrate SEO into your existing marketing efforts—one that drives measurable results and ensures your institution stays competitive in the evolving search landscape.

Click here to register for the Webinar

April 30, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM ET (16:00 CET)

Webinar | Lifelong learning for health and wellbeing

Presented by eucen, UPCEA, AAACE, and CAUCE

Join representatives from eucen, UPCEA, AAACE and CAUCE for eucen's annual Seminar Across the Atlantic. This online event is an open event offered by the coordinating associations. Register for this important conversation around lifelong learning for health and wellbeing.

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