Regional Conferences

DigiCol events hosted at universities and colleges.

Regional conference attendees learning in a college classroom

Attend a regional conference

Regionals provide professional development and networking at a minimal cost. Conferences are hosted at a university or college.

2026 Regional Conference – Minnesota
June 17, 2026
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

2026 Regional Conference – California
June 24, 2026 Canceled
Santa Clara University

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Organize a regional conference

Host a Digital Collegium regional conference on your campus and bring the energy, ideas and connections of the DigiCol community to your region.

Apply to organize a regional conference

Learn without big travel costs

Hosting expands access to high-quality professional learning at a reasonable cost, making it possible for more staff and regional peers to attend.

Invest in your digital teams

A local conference creates opportunities for your staff and regional presenters to share practical knowledge, build skills and strengthen professional connections.

Lead beyond your campus

Hosting introduces new professionals to Digital Collegium and positions your campus as a place where higher ed digital leaders share solutions and learn together.

Hosting requirements

Hosting a regional conference is intentionally low lift:

  • One-day event
    Regionals are single-day experiences designed to fit busy schedules.
  • Campus or community space
    A college, university or partner location provides free or discounted space, coordinated by the local organizer.
  • Regional volunteer committee
    Planning is shared with a committee of volunteers from campuses across the region, reducing lift for the host and strengthening regional connections.
  • Flexible, multi-topic agenda
    Sessions span several focus areas, with built-in social breaks (at least one per four-hour block). An informal pre-event gathering is encouraged but optional.
  • Support from the association
    Digital Collegium provides branding, planning guidance and light logistical support throughout the process.

Subject: Opportunity to host a higher ed digital regional conference

Dear [Supervisor’s Name],

I’d like to explore hosting a Digital Collegium Regional Conference on our campus. These are short, focused events that bring higher ed digital professionals together to share practical ideas and build connections — without the cost or time commitment of a national conference.

Why this is worth considering:

  • Raises our profile. Hosting positions our campus as a leader in higher ed digital work and brings peer institutions to us.
  • Supports staff development. Our team gains access to high-quality, role-relevant learning and networking with minimal travel or expense.
  • Builds useful connections. Regional events foster relationships that lead to collaboration, shared solutions and fresh ideas.
  • Low lift to host. The event model is simple and well-supported, with clear guidelines that keep costs and planning effort manageable.

This would be a practical way to invest in our people while strengthening our reputation and professional network. I’m happy to share more details or outline what hosting would involve if this aligns with our goals.

Best,
[Your Name]

Past regionals

Digital Collegium has been hosting regional conferences since 2009. Check out the past conferences listing for more details.