2025 UPCEA West Region Salon

Thursday, November 6, 2025 (2:00 PM-6:00 PM)

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Regional Salons are half-day, virtual, curated opportunities for UPCEA members to engage in accessible, no-cost professional development and networking, offering a balance of formal presentations and facilitated, two-way, informal conversation. These lively gatherings are designed for members by members, around a theme or topic of critical importance, and tap subject matter experts in and outside of UPCEA, as well as spotlight the important work of our members. Regional Salons provide members a chance to grow their professional networks, to showcase their accomplishments, and to solve unique and shared challenges with peers.
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2025 UPCEA MEMS | Marketing | Enrollment Management | Student Success

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Thursday, December 4, 2025
Boston, MA

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The annual UPCEA MEMS conference is the premier event for leaders and practitioners responsible for professional, continuing, and online education marketing, enrollment management, and student success at colleges and universities around the world. For over 25 years, the UPCEA conference has drawn professionals from institutions of all sizes to showcase thought leadership in our field and to explore trends in adult student recruitment and retention. Designed for both senior leaders and practitioners, the conference offers high level, strategically-focused presentations as well as sessions which spotlight the tactical components of marketing and enrollment management in today’s higher education landscape.
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2026 Digital Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Thursday, February 5, 2026

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The 2026 Digital Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L) is centered around the theme of Designing the Future. DT&L is a free* and virtual event dedicated to showcasing innovative practices, research, and digital teaching design and strategies within postsecondary education. Instructional designers, faculty developers, and technologists working in the field of teaching and learning are encouraged to attend. As a reconceptualized event in UPCEA’s portfolio, attendees will be encouraged to share their insights, lead meaningful discussions, and connect with peers shaping the future of learning design. By eliminating the time and cost associated with travel, UPCEA will provide a superior peer-reviewed teaching and learning community event while staying true to the guiding principles of the Distance Teaching and Learning Conference (1984 - 2024).

*Free for UPCEA members
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2026 UPCEA Annual Conference

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Friday, April 17, 2026
New Orleans, LA

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The Annual Conference convenes deans and other senior university leaders, key staff, and teams responsible for the management, administration, and growth of professional, continuing, and online education programs. Attendees have access to targeted sessions spanning the top areas of practice in our field (aligned with UPCEA's seven professional Networks), led by higher education experts and colleagues.
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2026 SOLAR: Summit for Online Leadership and Administration

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
Boston, MA

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The Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLAR) conference is the sector-leading event focused on postsecondary online learning leadership and strategy. Convening in Boston, MA in 2026, the event elevates and explores digital learning, innovation, and strategic leadership in higher education, making it a must-attend event for Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) and their teams.

Digital leadership is integral to the access mission, commitment to excellence, and sustainability of today's institutions. SOLAR’s program focuses on the best practices, thought leadership, and strategy that institutional leaders need to embrace digital transformation in postsecondary education. The event, located at the Westin Seaport District, provides a convenient location for a highly-curated conference that lends itself to meaningful networking, fellowship, and idea sharing.
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