SUMMIT

2027

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Two days.

Hundreds of higher ed pros.

One seriously fun conference.

May 26 & 27, 2027  in Philadelphia, PA

Early bird registration is now open! ->

Early bird registration is now open! ->

A two-day event for the people
shaping how colleges connect
with parents and students.

Family engagement is one of the most impactful — and underleveraged — levers institutions have for enrollment and student success.

The CampusESP Summit brings together professionals from enrollment management, student affairs, and parent and family programs for two days of data-backed strategy, AI-embedded tools, and practical takeaways you can implement the moment you're back on campus.

See the actual data behind what's moving the needle at peer institutions — and leave with AI-enhanced workflows that save your team hours every week.

Agenda

Schedule at a Glance

Our full lineup will be released soon, but check out the big picture now to plan your travel!

Wednesday, May 26

New for 2027!
Pre-Conference Event

Hands-on training led by the CampusESP team

(Separate registration required)

8:30am: Check-in & Breakfast

9:30am-12pm: New and Advanced User Training Sessions

CampusESP Summit
Day 1

12pm: Check-in & Lunch

1pm: Welcome to the Summit!

2pm: Summit Sessions

5pm: Welcome Happy Hour

Evening: Explore Philadelphia and make some new friends!

Thursday, May 27

CampusESP Summit
Day 2

8am: Breakfast

9am: Sessions & Round Tables

12pm: Lunch

1pm: Sessions & Round Tables

5:30pm: Happy Hour & Dinner

Want to see what you can expect from sessions? Check out last year’s full agenda here! ->

Last year’s presenters

What you'll get at the CampusESP Summit

  • 20+ expert-led sessions across solution-based tracks

    Choose sessions calibrated to you, mapped to the CampusESP tools you use and the audience you want to reach.

  • AI tools that give you time back

    Hands-on workshops on using ESP Sense™ — CampusESP's embedded AI — to draft communications, analyze engagement data, and automate the busywork, so your team can spend less time in spreadsheets and more time on strategy.

  • Data you can take straight to your leadership

    Real benchmarks and case studies from peer institutions showing how family and student engagement connects to yield, retention, and completion — the metrics that prove the ROI of college to the families footing the bill.

  • Networking with 200+ higher ed pros

    Breakfast, lunch, roundtables, and happy hours with the people solving the same problems you are.

  • Ready-to-implement tools & templates

    Walk away with AI-enhanced communication strategies, ways to optimize new features, operational frameworks, and creative ideas you can put into action immediately.

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Ticket Prices

Early bird rates through January 31

Choose Your Pass

Full Conference Pass Day 1 & Day 2 $275 All sessions, meals, and receptions
  • Wednesday Only Day 1 $100 May 26, from 12pm
  • Thursday Only Day 2 $175 May 27, full day

Add Pre-Conference Training

Wednesday, May 26, 9:30am–12pm. Choose one track. Separate registration required.

  • New User Training Pre-Conference $75
  • Advanced Training Pre-Conference $75

Bringing A Team

Full Conference Passes only. Totals are for the whole group.

  • Team of 2 Save 10% $495 $248 each
  • Team of 3 Save 20% $660 $220 each
  • Each Additional Save 20% +$220 Teams of 3+

Exact times subject to change.

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Pricing

But wait, there’s more!

Your registration includes sessions, meals, workshops, swoon-worthy swag, and all CampusESP Summit resources. The insights you bring home directly strengthen recruitment, yield, retention, and student support — making Summit a high-impact, high-ROI investment for your institution.

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The pros have spoken.

Join the schools using the CampusESP Summit to scale their family engagement strategies.

Ernest Brevard, Ed.D., Morgan State University

“Attending the CampusESP Summit allows you to connect and share family engagement resources with other institutions.

Additionally, the amazing CampusESP team is available to support you and get you started with new, innovative things you can do to engage families within the platform.”

“The CampusESP Summit was a fantastic experience.

I can't wait to come again next year!”

Kirsten Holles, New Mexico State University

“The CampusESP Summit helped me discover new ways to approach family communication to better connect with our families and supporters. Meeting my support team in person was the icing on the cake for a great event.

I can’t wait to attend again!”

“Thank you so much for the time and thoughtfulness you put into the CampusESP Summit!

The genuine care and excitement was noticeable from start to finish!”

Make the case.

The CampusESP Summit is built to help you make the case with data, not just anecdotes.

You'll leave with the evidence, the AI-powered tools, and the peer benchmarks to show your leadership exactly what engagement is worth.

Template letter to request budget for the 2027 Summit ->

Make the Case

Call for Proposals

The 2027 CampusESP Summit Committee is asking the experts (you!) to share how parent and student engagement strategies have helped you achieve your goals. While we encourage proposals on any topic, below are a few areas we know would be a hit:

  • How you’ve simplified your workflows and saved time using AI

  • How data from CampusESP impacts your work outside of CampusESP

  • How you’ve leveraged new CampusESP features (like Discussion Boards, Family AI Assistants, Event Management enhancements, etc.)

Deadline for submission is January 22, 2027.

Submit your proposal ->
Call for Proposals

Location & Travel

For your convenience, CampusESP has reserved blocks of rooms or secured discounted rates at locations near the Summit location on Tuesday 5/25/27, Wednesday 5/26/27, and Thursday 5/27/27.

Travel

Questions? Reach out at summit@campusesp.com ->

SUMMIT

2027

Only 312 days, 11 hours, 8 minutes, and 24 seconds to go.

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Only 312 days, 11 hours, 8 minutes, and 24 seconds to go.