Element451 Events
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Upcoming Events
13 - 15 Jul, 2026
IIPS 2026
Element451 will be at the IIPS Summer Conference (Institutional Information Processing System Users Group), July 13–15, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference brings together information technology, student services, and administrative professionals from North Carolina's community colleges to share best practices, explore new technologies, and strengthen collaboration across the system. We’ll be there sharing how Element451 helps institutions leverage AI-powered engagement, streamline operations, and create more connected student experiences.
12.00 PM EST
Charlotte
19 - 23 Jul, 2026
UNITE 2026
Element451 will be at UNITE 2026 (UNCF Institute for Capacity Building’s national summit for Historically Black Colleges and Universities), July 19–23, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. UNITE brings together HBCU presidents, faculty, staff, policymakers, philanthropic leaders, and industry partners to explore strategies that strengthen student success, institutional sustainability, research, innovation, and economic mobility.
10.00 AM EST
Atlanta
20 - 23 Jul, 2026
Encoura + RNL National Conference
Element451 will be at the Encoura + RNL National Conference, July 21–23, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Bringing together enrollment, student success, advancement, and higher education leaders from across the country, the conference focuses on strategies that help institutions meet their goals in an evolving higher education landscape.
04.00 PM CST
Chicago
28 - 31 Jul, 2026
MCCA 2026
Element451 will be at the MCCA Summer Conference (Michigan Community College Association), July 29–31, 2026, on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This annual event brings together presidents, chancellors, trustees, regents, and other leaders from Michigan’s community and tribal colleges for strategic discussions, networking, and collaboration on the future of higher education.
10.00 AM EST
05 - 07 Aug, 2026
VCCS Chancellor's Retreat 2026
Element451 will be at the Virginia's Community Colleges Chancellor's Retreat, August 6 to 7, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia. This annual leadership retreat brings together presidents, trustees, executive leadership teams, State Board members, and agency partners from Virginia's 23 community colleges to align on strategic priorities and the future of higher education across the Commonwealth. We’ll be there sharing how Element451 helps institutions leverage AI-powered engagement, streamline operations, and create more connected student experiences across the learner lifecycle.
12.00 PM EST
08 - 10 Sep, 2026
FUTURES Summit 2026
Element451 will be at Futures Summit 2026, September 8–10, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. Hosted by the California Community Colleges Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity, the summit brings together more than 1,000 leaders, educators, and innovators to explore how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping learning, work, and opportunity.
03.00 PM PST
16 - 18 Sep, 2026
PRIMA NC 2026
Element451 will be at the PRIMA NC Conference (Public Relations, Information, and Marketing Association of North Carolina), September 16–18, 2026, at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The conference brings together marketing, communications, and public relations professionals from across the North Carolina Community College System to share ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen campus engagement strategies.
11.00 AM EST
29 Sep - 02 Oct, 2026
EDUCAUSE 2026
Element451 will be at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026 (Education Digital University and College Association), September 29–October 2, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. One of the premier gatherings for higher education technology professionals, the conference brings together institutional leaders, IT experts, and solution providers to explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of higher education.
04.15 PM MST
08 - 10 Oct, 2026
NACAC 2026
Element451 will be at the NACAC Conference 2026 (National Association for College Admissions Counseling), October 8–10, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This premier event for college admission counseling professionals brings together thousands of attendees to share best practices, cutting-edge research, inspirational ideas, and professional stories shaping the future of college admission counseling.
09.00 AM CST
11 - 13 Oct, 2026
ACC 2026
Element451 will be at the ACC Conference 2026 (Arkansas Community Colleges), October 11–13, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This event for community college professional development brings together administrators, faculty, and staff from all 22 of Arkansas's public two-year institutions to share best practices and ideas shaping the future of higher education in the state.
04.00 PM CST
14 - 16 Oct, 2026
NCCCS 2026
Element451 will be at the NCCCS Conference 2026 (North Carolina Community College System), October 14–16, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Themed "An Essential Investment: Centering Students in the Future of Work," this conference brings together faculty, staff, and leaders from all 58 of North Carolina's community colleges to share innovative practices and advance workforce-focused education across the state.
12.00 PM EST
Raleigh
21 - 24 Oct, 2026
ACCT 2026
Element451 will be at the ACCT Leadership Congress 2026 (Association of Community College Trustees), October 21–24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. As the largest annual gathering of its kind, this event brings together over 1,600 community college trustees, presidents, and sector leaders to explore bold, thoughtful leadership amid technological change, workforce shifts, and evolving institutional demands.
08.00 AM CST
Chicago
01 - 04 Nov, 2026
SEM 2026
Element451 will be at SEM Conference 2026 (Strategic Enrollment Management), November 1–4, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. This 36th annual event brings together enrollment leaders, campus partners, and industry experts to focus on the full student journey, exploring strategies for enrollment success, retention, and institutional alignment across higher education.
06.45 PM EST
08 - 11 Nov, 2026
AMA 2026
Element451 will be at AMA Conference 2026 (American Marketing Association), November 8–11, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. This peer-reviewed program covers topics like leadership, enrollment, MarTech and AI, and branding through sessions, workshops, and an exhibit hall connecting higher ed marketers with top solution providers.
05.30 PM MST
Past Events
Engage Digital Summit
Engage Digital Summit 2026 is a free, on-demand online professional development experience for higher education leaders. Explore recorded Engage 2026 sessions, join live summer webinars, and gain practical strategies from experts and practitioners across enrollment, engagement, AI, student success, and institutional leadership.
30 Jun - 08 Sep, 2026
Zoom
Engage Summit
Element451 is hosting Engage Summit 2026: Building the Agentic Campus, June 15–17, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Engage is where higher ed leaders and practitioners come to see what’s possible with agentic AI—with sessions and real-world stories spanning recruitment, engagement, and student success. Expect practical takeaways, meaningful peer connections, and a front-row view into how AI can power more connected, human-centered campus experiences.
15 - 17 Jun, 2026
Charlotte
MN ASA-IT 2026
Element451 will be at the MN ASA-IT Conference (Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs and Information Technology Conference), May 27 to 29, 2026, in Bemidji, Minnesota. Centered on the theme “Stronger Together: Aligning Services to Elevate Student Success,” the conference brings together higher education leaders and technology professionals to explore collaboration, AI, accessibility, data utilization, and student success strategies. We’ll be there sharing how Element451 helps institutions use AI to streamline operations, improve engagement, and create more connected student experiences.
27 - 29 May, 2026
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