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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UPCEA Regional Salons | Virtual | Free and open to all UPCEA members

MULTIPLE DATES

2025 Regional Salons: Free and Open to All UPCEA Members

Virtual

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APRIL 15-17, 2026

2026 Annual Conference

New Orleans, LA

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Save the dates for these upcoming events:

Find UPCEA staff at these upcoming events hosted by other organizations:

May 13-16, 2025 | HELIX Summit on Continuing Medical Education | Barcelona, SP – Amy Heitzman, Deputy CEO & Chief Learning Officer, facilitates the Changing Landscape of Qualifications and Micro-Credentials session on May 15, and speaks on the International Roundtable on the role of networks in continuing health education on May 16
May 27-30, 2025 | CAUCE National Conference | Niagara, ON - Amy Heitzman, Deputy CEO & Chief Learning Officer, facilitates a general session on Accelerating & Expanding Institutional Capacity for Employer Engagement in Credential Innovation on May 29

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Webinars & Chats

June 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | Professional Licensure Regulations & Realities: Models from the Front Lines of Policy Implementation

Hosted by UPCEA's Policy Committee

Chat with colleagues about how others understand, interpret and implement the regulations and realities of professional licensure. Gather tips and lessons learned, and share your own.

Click here to access the room at 2 PM ET on June 2 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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June 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | Our Hustle is our Hale: COLOs Leading Institutional Revenue Diversification

Hosted by UPCEA's Council of Chief Online Learning Officers

Let's talk innovation and entrepreneurship. This session will spotlight how COLOs are leading efforts to diversify institutional revenue through new programs, partnerships, and credentials. Come prepared to share how data-informed decisions and entrepreneurial acumen are transforming your institution's financial sustainability.

The Council of Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) invites you to an exclusive series of upcoming COLO-only Coffee Chats-dynamic, candid, peer-driven conversations crafted to tackle the most pressing challenges and innovations shaping the future of online learning leadership. These virtual gatherings offer an opportunity for COLOs to share real-world strategies, learn from each other's experiences, and engage in forward-thinking dialogue. From revenue diversification to AI implementation and academic integrity, each chat offers timely insights for building stronger, more resilient digital learning enterprises.

All sessions are designed by and for COLOs-so your voice matters. These coffee chats are more than conversations; they're catalysts for collective insight and institutional transformation.

Need to update your UPCEA roster and designate a COLO? Contact Mel Edwards ([email protected])!

Click here for the COLO-exclusive thread with chat details

June 18, 2025 | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | A Sneak Peek at Convergence 2025: Using AI to Unlock Opportunities for People with Some College, No Degree

Co-Hosted by UPCEA and AACRAO

Using AI to Unlock Opportunities for People with Some College, No Degree
Sponsored by the UPCEA Council for Credential Innovation

In this informal Coffee Chat learn how AACRAO and UPCEA members are leveraging artificial intelligence to help the over 37 million individuals who have completed some college coursework but never earned a degree—who are missing out on the 86% average wage premium that degree holders enjoy over those with only a high school diploma. Through innovative approaches to standardized taxonomy, incremental credentialing, credit mobility, and skills documentation, panelists will explain how they are using technology to bridge the gap between college experience and career opportunity, unlocking a more inclusive and flexible future for learners nationwide.

Featuring:

Alison Ruda, Northeastern University
Doris Savron, University of Phoenix
David Chun, Montclair University
Moderator: Deb Everhart, Credential Engine

Hosts: Mike Simmons, AACRAO; Quintina Barnett Gallion, AACRAO; Amy Heitzman, UPCEA

Click here to access the room at 3 PM ET on June 18 or download our calendar invite below.

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July 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | Know Before You Go: Navigating the 2025 SOLAR Conference

Whether you’re a newcomer or a pro, join us for an informal opportunity to connect with other SOLAR Conference attendees. This fast-paced coffee chat will get you up to speed, give you an opportunity to ask questions and start thinking about planning your conference adventure. We’ll cover what you can expect to LEARN, how to get to KNOW attendees and what else you might DO in town.

Click here to access the room at 4 PM ET on July 10 or download our calendar invite below.

Click here to download a calendar invite

November 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | More with Less: AI for Operational and Instructional Enhancements

Hosted by UPCEA's Council of Chief Online Learning Officers

How can AI help us do more with less? This chat focuses on how COLOs are using AI tools to streamline administrative functions and enhance instruction. From automating enrollment processes to optimizing content creation, we'll explore the tactical uses of AI to scale impact and improve ROI.

Homework: Survey your team about their use of AI-bring those insights to share!

All sessions are designed by and for COLOs-so your voice matters. These coffee chats are more than conversations; they're catalysts for collective insight and institutional transformation.

Need to update your UPCEA roster and designate a COLO? Contact Mel Edwards ([email protected])!

Click here for the COLO-exclusive thread with chat details

January 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | One More Time for Those in the Back, Cheating Occurs in all Modalities…But Let's Talk about AI & Academic Integrity in Online Learning

Hosted by UPCEA's Council of Chief Online Learning Officers

Let's get real about academic integrity in the age of AI. This conversation will delve into how COLOs are adapting policies, assessments, and pedagogy to address integrity concerns in online education. Share your strategies, ask your toughest questions, and collaborate on maintaining trust in digital learning environments.

All sessions are designed by and for COLOs-so your voice matters. These coffee chats are more than conversations; they're catalysts for collective insight and institutional transformation.

Need to update your UPCEA roster and designate a COLO? Contact Mel Edwards ([email protected])!

Click here for the COLO-exclusive thread with chat details

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