SUMMIT

2027

Register

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 isn't just a nice-to-have. It's your institution's secret weapon for driving enrollment and student success.

The CampusESP Summit delivers two packed days of real-world data, peer-tested strategies, and game-changing AI workflows that will shave hours off your team’s weekly workload.

Join top pros from across campus to discover what actually moves the needle, and bring back sharp, actionable tools you can put to work on day one.

Agenda

Schedule at a Glance

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

Pre-Conference Training

Wednesday, May 26
8:30am-12pm

Hands-on training led by the CampusESP team

(Separate registration required)

8:30am: Check-in & Breakfast

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

Summit Day 1

Wednesday, May 26
12-5pm

12pm: Check-in & Lunch

1pm: Welcome to the Summit!

2pm: Summit Sessions

5pm: Welcome Happy Hour

Evening: Explore Philadelphia and make some new friends!

Summit Day 2

Thursday, May 27
8am-5:30pm

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

Early Bird Single Ticket All sessions, meals, and receptions $275

Bring your team!

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

Add Pre-Conference Training

  • New User Training Getting Started $75
  • Advanced Training Going Deeper $75
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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.