# Educause

- Dates: 29 September 2026 to 2 October 2026
- Location: Denver, CO, United States
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 4,000

## About

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference connects professionals and technology providers in higher education technology to network, share ideas, and explore solutions. It features sessions on trends and innovations in higher education technology.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference)
- [Registration](https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference/attend/in-person-conference-registration)
- [Agenda](https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference/agenda)

## Topics

- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- CIOs and Senior Technology Leaders
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Transformation
- Federal Policy
- Presidents and Senior Executives
- Student Success
- Teaching and Learning

## Speakers

- Heather McGowan, Future of Work Strategist, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author
- Crista Copp
- Mark McCormack
- Paul LeBlanc, Owner, After the Hurricane

## Sponsors and partners

- CDW
- Gartner
- Jenzabar
- Dell Technologies
- Ellucian
- Gartner Inc
- K16 Solutions
- Lenovo
- Moran Technology Consulting
- Salesforce
- Boldyn Networks
- Carahsoft Technology Corp
- Cisco Systems, Inc
- CollegeVine
- Educate 360
- Infosec, a division of Cengage Learning
- Microsoft Corporation
- Pathify

## Ticket pricing

USD 79

## Where to stay

- **Newhouse Hotel**: 140 m from the venue, 1438 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, 80203
  - [Hotel website](https://newhousemanagement.net/newhouse-hotel)
  - Phone: +1 303-861-2415
- **The Cambridge**: 230 m from the venue, 1560 Sherman Street, Denver, 80203
- **the Art Hotel**: 450 m from the venue, 1201 Broadway, Denver, 80203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thearthotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-303-572-8000
- **Populus Denver**: 560 m from the venue, 240 14th Street, Denver, 80202
  - [Hotel website](https://populusdenver.com/)
  - Phone: +1-303-800-4240
- **The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection**: 610 m from the venue, 321 17th Street, Denver, 80202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.brownpalace.com)
  - Phone: +1-303-297-3111
- **The Acoma House**: 630 m from the venue, 1114 Acoma Street, Denver, 80204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.theacomahouse.com/)
- **Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG**: 670 m from the venue, 1715 Tremont Place, Denver, 80202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/denver/dende/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1-303-296-0400
- **The Patterson Inn**: 690 m from the venue, 420 East 11th Avenue, Denver, 80203
  - [Hotel website](https://pattersoninn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-303-955-5142

## What people are saying

- [The 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8z1yTECbmY)
  - Higher education is at a turning point—defined by pressure, disruption, and possibility. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition highlights a sector navigating declining ...

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