Connect. Learn. Lead.
Leadership in Higher Education Conference
Join Us in 2025!
October 2-4, 2025 | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA
As an academic leader, you’re managing more than ever before—tight budgets, rapid technological shifts, growing demands for inclusivity, and the constant need to adapt in an ever-evolving landscape. The pressure to balance it all while keeping your institution thriving is intense.
The 2025 Leadership in Higher Education Conference is your opportunity to gain the insights and strategies needed to meet these challenges head-on. Designed specifically for higher education leaders, this event is packed with actionable solutions that will empower you to tackle your toughest issues with confidence.
- Navigate today’s most pressing challenges—from managing change to improving student retention and promoting equity across campus.
- Increase productivity and develop forward-thinking strategies that help you balance immediate needs with long-term success.
- Network with peers who understand your role and share your drive for institutional excellence—plus, learn from nationally recognized experts.
Leadership in
Higher Education Conference
Upcoming Dates
March 10, 2025
Call for Proposals closes.
July 3, 2025
Last day of early-bird rate.
October 2, 2025
Conference begins.
How Does This Conference
Benefit Me?
- Strengthen your leadership toolkit with strategies that address the complexities of modern higher ed, no matter your level of experience.
- Learn from top experts who offer real-world solutions for navigating budget constraints, technological advancements, and student success initiatives.
- Expand your professional network by connecting with leaders who share your commitment to overcoming the challenges of today’s academic landscape.
- Gain fresh, actionable insights through interdisciplinary sessions that provide innovative approaches to leadership, equity, and institutional resilience.
- Engage with content tailored to your most pressing concerns, including managing change, fostering inclusivity, and improving retention.
- Maximize your time with an efficient schedule designed to help you focus on actionable takeaways, networking, and problem-solving—all while leading your team effectively.
What Topics
Are Covered?
- Building and refining innovative approaches to higher-education leadership
- Holistic programs to accommodate today’s diverse students, faculty, and staff
- Managing and improving institutional culture and climate
- Dealing with problems that arise at the department and college level
- Overcoming challenges to student retention
- Promoting student success
- Developing skills required for successful leadership for new academic leaders
- Additional topics that connect to the roles of any higher education leader
Who Should
Attend?
- Academic Leaders
- Administrative Leaders
- Department Chairs
- Deans
- Division Heads
- Program or Project Directors
- Provosts
- Faculty Aspiring for a Greater Leadership Role
What Higher Ed Leaders Say About This Conference:
"This is by far, my favorite leadership conference! Topics are easily transferrable to daily leadership practice. On Monday following the conference, I have already applied lessons learned from these engaging sessions."
"I valued the conversations, coffee conversations, and almost all of the sessions provided opportunities to connect with others."
"Informed presenters providing practical and actionable ideas that I will implement immediately and broadly at my institution."
"I always come away with great ideas. This is my favourite higher-ed conference!"
"The conference has rejuvenated me academically."
"The Leadership in Higher Education Conference offers current and practical approaches that are relevant for leaders at all levels."
"The conference itself was very well organized, marketed, and executed. The facility was great and there were great opportunities to learn and network."
"All of the sessions were full of good information. I have been to plenty of things like this where maybe a handful of the talks were worth watching. In this conference, everything was worth attending."
"Great presenters and good opportunities to network."
Attend the live portion of this conference and earn this digital badge!
What are the benefits of this digital badge?
- Demonstrates proof of skills and professional development accomplishments
- Take away an artifact proving your completion of skills that will stay with you no matter what
- Can be used in digital resumes and personal websites to strengthen your professional portfolio and assist in the Promotion and Tenure Review process
- Can be used in email signatures and social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter