Higher education professionals, from academics and advisers to presidents and provosts, are facing major sectorwide challenges. Universities are grappling with large reductions in federal research funding, while colleges nationwide are bracing for looming declines in high school graduates.
Below, we’re rounding up some of the remaining higher education conferences in 2025 aimed at helping college professionals navigate these challenges. They cater to college presidents, financial aid professionals, academic advisers, governing board members, foundation leaders and university attorneys.
Top remaining higher education conferences in 2025
NACUA Annual Conference
June 22-25
Seattle Convention Center
The National Association of College and University Attorney’s annual conference focuses on legal trends in the higher education sector. This year includes roundtables for chief legal officers and a workshop for those new to higher education law.
NACUBO 2025 Annual Conference
July 26-29
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
The National Association of College and University Business Officers’ annual conference will feature panels on topics spanning from the business of college sports to trends in college mergers and acquisitions. Key speakers include moderator Doug Lederman, co-founder of and former editor of Inside Higher Ed, and other prominent higher education journalists.
NACAC Conference
Sept. 18-20
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
The National Association for College Admission Counseling’s annual conference brings together attendees to share best practices and research about college admission counseling. Events include a college fair where high school counselors have an opportunity to mix with admissions officers and tours hosted by colleges in the Columbus area.
CUPA-HR Annual Conference and Expo
Oct. 5-7
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
CUPA-HR is an association for human resources professionals working in higher education. Speakers at the organization’s conference this year include Smiley Poswolski, a workplace belonging expert, and Amy Blankson, a digital wellness expert.
NACADA Annual Conference
Oct. 26-29
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
The annual conference held by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising focuses on sharing ideas and best practices around student advising. This year’s theme is excellence in student support.
Educause Annual Conference
Oct. 27-29
Nashville, Tennessee
Educause’s annual conference is intended for information technology professionals and technology providers focused on the higher education sector.
P3 EDU
Nov. 3-5
Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, Atlanta
The annual P3 EDU conference explores innovation in public-private partnerships in the higher education sector. This year’s speakers include numerous college leaders, including Georgia Institute of Technology President Ángel Cabrera; University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman; and University of California, Davis Chancellor Gary May.
