Upcoming must-attend conferences for higher ed marcomm leaders
By Helena Macario | May 27, 2026
Looking ahead to professional development opportunities for higher education communicators and marketers in the rest of 2026, multiple conferences offer worthwhile opportunities to learn with and from your peers. Beyond sessions and presentations, they offer a space to engage directly with others facing similar challenges in supporting their schools.
ReGeneration: Renewing Communication in Universities through Resilience & Innovation
June 8-11, 2026
University of Lorraine, France
Hosted by the European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education (EUPRIO), this conference offers the chance for higher education communicators to “become more resilient, more inclusive, more future-ready and more humane.” Attendees will learn about best practices through keynotes, panels, workshops and case studies and have ample opportunities to network.
eduWeb Summit
July 14-July 16
Orlando, Florida
Connect with your communication, marketing and digital peers from 80 higher education institutions in 50 states and more than 16 countries. Over 70+ sessions, you will learn about topics such as admissions-driven storytelling and data strategies; GenAI tools and tricks; student-centred messaging; building a brand ambassador program; and social media strategies for small colleges. Institutions featured in presentations include Ohio University, Siena University, Fordham University and the University of Florida.
#PSEWeb 2026: Signals to Strategy
July 21-22, 2026
Memorial University, Newfoundland
Canada’s top conference for higher education marketing and communications pros, #PSEWeb2026 will focus on translating communication “signals” – data, trends, stories, audience needs – into strategies that connect and drive impact for your institution. Participants will enjoy sessions on topics such as capitalizing on viral moments, practical storytelling strategies, incorporating learners’ voices into communications and reaching international students. Among the institutions represented by speakers are the University of Manitoba, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, Western University and Wilfrid Laurier University. Also on the agenda will be inspiring keynotes networking and social events.
2026 Encoura + RNL National Conference
July 21-23, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Learn from other universities and colleges how to stay on top of innovations and solutions for recruitment, student success and institutional sustainability while connecting with your peers. Led by campus presenters and enrollment management experts, this year’s conference features more than 100 sessions across six conference tracks, with one of them including a focus on undergraduate marketing. Presenters hail from institutions such as University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Rochester, Loyola University Chicago, Lincoln Land Community College and the University of Pittsburg.