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

May 15, 2025 | 2:00-13:00 PM ET

Webinar | Navigating Higher Education Leadership in Uncertain Times

Presented by Academic Leadership Group

Today’s uncertainties require next-level leadership in higher education institutions. Understand key practices and skills that will help you and your institution to adapt and grow through uncertainty and change.

In this webinar, we will explore practical approaches to critical leadership themes, including:

Embracing Leadership Paradoxes: Learn how to balance conflicting demands (such as stability vs. change and authority vs. openness) and turn these paradoxes into strengths that drive your institution forward.
Engaging in Deep Listening: Gain tools for active, empathetic listening to truly hear the needs and concerns of students, faculty, and staff; see how deep listening can enhance decision-making, build consensus, and strengthen morale across your community.
Empowering with Change Leadership: Understand the process of adaptive problem solving—how to engage your people to co-create solutions for your unit or institution that solve seemingly unsolvable challenges and create forward momentum.

Presenter:

Jennifer K. (Jenny) Stine, Ph.D., Academic Leadership Group

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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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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.

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Click here to view past webinar recordings