The 2025 Higher Education Conference & Events Report is LIVE!

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The 2025 Higher Education Conference & Events Report reveals how C&E teams are redefining campus-based events.

Drawing on insights from nearly 200 C&E leaders, this report uncovers how institutions are adapting to rapid growth, evolving client expectations, and responding to new operational challenges. It’s the most comprehensive look yet at how conferences and events are shaping the future of campus operations and revenue.

About the Survey

Estimated Time: 10–15 minutes.
Open Through: September 30, 2025.

By participating, you’ll help uncover key trends that will shape the 2025 State of the Conference & Events Industry Report, to be released in November 2025!

Your answers will remain anonymous, and the report will focus on collective insights—not individual organizations.

What You'll Discover

The conference and events landscape is evolving fast. Rising demand, limited staff capacity, and fragmented systems are reshaping how campuses plan, manage, and deliver events. This report uncovers what’s changing, why it matters, and how the most innovative institutions are turning these challenges into opportunities for growth.

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SYSTEM FRAGMENTATION IS DRIVING UP HIDDEN COSTS

of respondents rely on 2 or more different systems to manage their C&E lifecycle

Staff are facing mounting pressure

of institutions now offer short-stay housing to drive additional revenue

operational maturity drives outcomes

of organizers cited slow or inconsistent communication as their biggest pain point

institutions must look beyond campus walls

of institutions are interested in or actively exploring AI tools for C&E management

Key Findings Include:

Manual Workflows Still Dominate: Over half of institutions rely on multiple disconnected systems, creating inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

Revenue Potential Is Untapped: Institutions use only about 60% of available housing capacity for conferences and events — leaving significant income unrealized.

Staff Strain Is Rising: Teams are small but highly multitasked, managing growing demand with little downtime between academic and conference seasons.

Optimism Is Strong: 55% of respondents expect moderate growth in the coming year, with technology and integration leading the way forward.

Innovation Is Accelerating: AI adoption is emerging, with 60% seeing communication automation as the top opportunity for future improvement.

Download the report now to dive deep into these findings and see how your operation compares.

Get Answers to Questions Like:

How can institutions increase revenue from conference housing and underused space?
What’s driving the biggest strain on C&E teams, and how can they reduce it?
How can technology unify fragmented workflows and improve client experience?
Where is AI making the biggest impact in campus conference and event management?
What does the future of C&E look like for higher education leaders?

‍Download the report now to dive deep into these findings and see how your operation compares.

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Get the insights, benchmarks, and strategies your team needs to stay ahead in a changing Higher Education Conference & Events landscape.

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Special Thanks to Those Who Completed the 2025 Survey

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the 2025 State of the Conference & Events Industry Survey. Your insights have been invaluable in shaping this report.

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