Atlanta, Georgia • July 19-21, 2026
Join StarRez + College Pads to connect, share, and learn about the latest trends in on campus and off campus housing management.
Global Connect is StarRez’s annual user conference, built to give you everything you need to excel in your housing operations on or off campus.
Three days of knowledge sharing to take your work to the next level.

Find out how leaders and champions transform the residential experience for their communities and businesses with StarRez, Mercury, THD, and Iris.
Tap into a network of community members through dedicated spaces and conversations that stick with you.


Strengthen your platform skills with topic-focused panel discussions, learning sessions, and best practice sessions.
Hear how StarRez + College Pads can support your student success goals by enabling stress-free and seamless transitions to off-campus living.


Uncover new actionable ways to address common challenges and create thriving residential communities.
Ready to Connect?
SUPER Early Bird
(Through January 31)
Early Bird
(Through April 30)
Standard
(Through July 3)
Agenda at a Glance
Ready to Connect?
SUPER Early Bird
(Through January 30)
Early Bird
(Through April 30)
Standard
(Through July 3
Agenda at a Glance
Find out how leaders and champions transform the residential experience for their communities and businesses with StarRez, Mercury, THD, and Iris.

Tap into a network of community members through dedicated spaces and conversations that stick with you.

Strengthen your platform skills with topic-focused panel discussions, learning sessions, and best practice sessions.

Uncover new actionable ways to address common challenges and create thriving residential communities.

Take part in insightful sessions and memorable experiences that speak to your needs and give you the tools to go further.
Global Connect has been a beloved annual tradition for the StarRez community for over 20 years. Scroll back in time to view highlights from previous events.

A record number of in-person attendees gathered at the Hilton Anaheim for an unforgettable experience. The event was filled with engaging learning sessions, major product announcements like StarRez Academy, and special appearances from Mickey & friends! We also hosted lively networking events at the House of Blues and Knott's Berry Farm, making it a magical and memorable few days.
Thank you for your interest in submitting a program proposal for Global Connect 2026! Program proposals will be accepted through January 20, 2026, and decisions will be sent to the primary presenter onFebruary 6, 2026. Please contactConnect@starrez.com with any questions.
A fun and interactive learning experience with connection opportunities (and a few laughs) with the StarRez community and team.
Yes! guests are welcome to join the networking events. There is a cost to bring a guest to each event. Here is the breakdown by event:
• Sunday, July 19th: Opening Dinner at Hyatt Regency ($120)
• Monday, July 20th: Networking Dinner, transportation, and admission to World of Coca-Cola ($175)
• Tuesday, July 21st: Networking Dinner and transportation to the Roof at Ponce City Market ($160)
To bring a guest, please email connect@starrez.com with guests name and which of the activities above they will be attending.
The Global Connect event brings together the StarRez community for a memorable event. Attendees depart after three full days with insights on the latest industry trends, ideas and best practices to take back to their campuses, and valuable networking connections.
For group registrations or individual invoicing requests instead of immediate credit card payment, please follow these steps:
1. Have each individual complete their registration without processing the payment (logout when redirected to the payment page).
2. Email a list of all attendee names to connect@starrez.com to request a group invoice.
A few weeks before the conference, you'll receive an email from Sched (our event management platform) to build and manage your schedule.
We recommend completing your payment via credit or debit card during registration. If you plan to use a Purchasing Card, please confirm with your procurement office prior to registering to ensure StarRez is an approved vendor. If you are unable to complete your payment during registration, StarRez will invoice you for the Registration Fee.
Invoices are typically sent within 3–5 business days after registration is complete. Please note, group invoices will not be issued until all attendees have completed their registration process.
Absolutely! You can view and download that document here.
If you can no longer attend the event and wish to transfer your registration:
The individual taking your place must register for the event and logout before completing payment.
Send an email to connect@starrez.com with the name of the new attendee.
Feel free to send any questions to connect@starrez.com
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