What to Expect at Your First InsightsEDU Conference
Where Higher Ed Stops Playing It Safe
InsightsEDU isn’t just another conference—it’s a growth accelerator. This is where higher education leaders come to challenge assumptions, unlock new levers of growth and walk away with strategies that actually move the needle.
Forget generic sessions and crowded exhibit halls. This is a curated experience built for higher ed professionals who are ready to disrupt before they’re disrupted. If your role touches marketing, admissions or enrollment—and you’re tired of playing it safe—InsightsEDU is your launchpad.
The Purpose of InsightsEDU
Higher education is in a moment of real disruption. The ground is shifting, and the cracks run deep. Institutions and vendors built on outdated models are struggling under demographic decline, economic pressure, rapid technological change and rising learner expectations.
In this reality, transformation isn’t optional. And for us, transformation isn’t a buzzword. It’s our DNA. InsightsEDU exists to help institutions evolve faster than the market. We equip leaders with the frameworks, data and strategies to build a durable reputation and a resilient revenue engine by serving today’s students—who are flexible, career-driven and demanding more from their education than ever before. If you’re ready to stop reacting to change and start shaping it, this conference is built for you.
From Insight to Impact in Fort Lauderdale
This year InsightsEDU 2026 will be on February 17-19, 2026 at the stunning Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
InsightsEDU brings together more than 120 institutions, 65 expert speakers and 40+ sessions designed to cut through the noise. You’ll explore AI-driven insights, persona-based marketing strategies and enrollment tactics grounded in the realities of today’s learner. With higher education marketers, enrollment managers and institutional leaders from across the country in attendance, you’ll have meaningful opportunities to connect with peers who share your goals and challenges.
To ensure an intimate, high-impact experience for attendees, participation is reserved for professionals from higher education institutions, select strategic partners of EducationDynamics and a limited group of just 9 sponsoring companies—allowing for meaningful conversations, not crowded exhibit halls.
The Data, The Disruptors, The Decisions
This year’s 40+ sessions are led by the innovators, data-obsessed strategists and industry disruptors who are actively challenging assumptions. These experts are here to equip you with strategies that reflect the realities of today’s Modern Learner.
In The Future Unbound: What the Modern Learner Really Wants, you’ll move beyond assumptions and explore what truly drives enrollment decisions today. This session offers fresh data and actionable strategies to help institutions position themselves for long-term success in a shifting landscape. Meanwhile, our fireside chat with university presidents and higher-ed leaders brings bold ideas and candid debate to the forefront, as leaders examine what’s working, what’s not, and what must change for higher education to remain relevant in the years ahead.
Each session is built to shift thinking and shape strategy. From the keynote session to hands-on workshops, every moment at InsightsEDU is designed to help you future-proof your strategy and serve the evolving needs of today’s Modern Learners.
The Future Demands Allies. Find Yours at InsightsEDU 2026.
InsightsEDU isn’t about collecting business cards—it’s about building strategic partnerships. From structured sessions to relaxed social events, every moment is engineered to spark real conversations and unlock new opportunities. Whether you’re connecting over coffee or relaxing in our refreshing morning yoga session, you’ll leave with more than ideas. You’ll leave with allies who are ready to act boldly and move forward together in a moment that demands collective action.
To help you make the most of these opportunities, we encourage you to use the conference app as a resource. The app offers features that allow you to connect directly with colleagues, participate in discussion forums, and access the conference agenda, all of which support your networking efforts while keeping you informed. InsightsEDU is the perfect setting to expand your network and engage meaningfully with fellow higher ed professionals navigating today’s landscape.
Ready to Lead the Transformation?
InsightsEDU 2026 is your chance to step into the future of higher ed marketing and enrollment. Register by December 15 to lock in early bird pricing and secure your spot at the conference that’s redefining what growth looks like in higher education.