Don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts with the higher education marketing community this November
Chicago, IL—The ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø (ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø) officially opens the call for proposals for speakers at the 2026 ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education. The event will take place at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO, November 8-11, 2026. Join the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø as a conference presenter to share content that strengthens the profession of higher education marketing, expand personal networks through an audience of peers, and raise the institution’s or company’s visibility.
Submissions are open through April 20, 2026. Submit here.
The Symposium is an opportunity for marketers to share, connect, and learn at the leading peer-reviewed conference to advance the higher education marketing field. The Symposium’s content is structured to help higher ed marketers of all levels build strong brands, drive revenue, engage audiences, support career and team growth, and move the industry and institutions forward.
Proposal timeline:
- Call for Proposals Due: Monday, April 20 at 11:59 PM ET
- Decisions Sent: End of June (Selected proposals will be notified)
Speakers must be available to present during the event dates: November 8-11, 2026.
Suggested topics for this year’s conference include:
- Leadership & Organization
- Strategy & Planning
- Enrollment, Retention, & Fundraising
- Marketing Technologies (MarTech) & AI
- Signals & Shifts
- Research & Impact
- Branding & Content
- Reputation & Communications
All speakers will need to register for the conference. One complimentary speaker registration is provided per session, and additional speakers are required to register through the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø website.
Additional information and requirements can be found on ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø’s call for proposals page.
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