Upcoming higher ed marcomm events worth exploring
By Isha Sharma | July 9, 2025
As we dive into the second half of 2025, numerous developments have taken place in the higher education sector. Shedding light on these happenings are professional development conferences that will offer detailed insights as well as networking opportunities that will help you advance your university or college.
2025 RNL National Conference
Learn how to achieve your marketing and student success objectives at more than 120 sessions on undergraduate and graduate enrolment, college student success, financial aid, AI and technology, and more. With more than 1,400 attendees expected, you’ll learn from and network with nationally renowned experts. The event will take place from July 22 to-25 in Atlanta, Georgia.
#PSE Web 2025
The University of Toronto will host #PSEWeb 2025 from July 17 to 18, Canada’s premier conference for professionals in higher education marketing and communications. This year’s event will feature inspiring keynotes and case studies on the theme of “sustainability by design,” and ample networking opportunities..
eduWeb Summit 2025
Covering best practices in marketing, communications, branding and enhancing student and alumni experiences, eduWeb Summit 2025 will offer a plethora of learning topics that will enrich your skillset. This prestigious annual conference and trade show attracts higher education professionals from 16 countries to exchange ideas in marketing, communications and digital work. The summit is happening July 16-17 in Portland, Maine.
Silver Leaf Awards
A leading professional award program in Canada, IABC Canada honours excellence in business communication through its annual Silver Leaf Awards. It’s a great opportunity for communicators to be recognized nationally for their exceptional contributions to the profession. The final deadline to register for this IABC event is July 31.
Higher Education Summit
With the idea “Bold education in scary times: Shaping a just, safe and regenerative future,” the Higher Education Summit is happening online from November 19 to 20, and is accepting presentation ideas until July 11,. The event will bring together students, educators and changemakers and serve as a forum for collective introspection, dialogue, and co-creation for those working to make higher education more sustainable.