Regional Conferences

DigiCol events hosted at universities and colleges.

Regional conference attendees learning in a college classroom

Professional development, right in your region.

Quality networking and professional development that DigiCol is known for — close to home and at a fraction of the cost.

Regionals are single-day conferences hosted at a university or college. The locations rotate every year to provide access to professionals around the U.S.

Minnesota Regional Conference

June 17, 2026
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Reg desk workers welcome attendees to the regional conference

Learn without big costs

The single-day experience is designed to fit busy schedules! The shorter travel time and lower cost also make it possible for your whole team to attend.

Connect with local peers

Regionals draw from institutions close to the host campus, and attendance is capped to create a focused environment for you to learn and network with peers.

Organize a regional conference

Bring the energy of the DigiCol community to your campus.

Apply to organize a regional conference

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

Hosting requirements

Hosting a regional conference is intentionally low lift, and you won’t do it alone!

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.