About Alliance
Come Ready to Learn. Leave Ready to Lead.
The premier conference that brings together visionaries, leaders, and professionals from the education, government, and healthcare sectors. This is where innovation thrives and collaboration fuels progress.

Alliance 2027

A27 is officially on the calendar, and the HEUG community is heading to Alamo City for four days of learning, leadership, innovation, and connection.

March 7 - 10, 2027
San Antonio, Texas
Henry B. González Convention Center

From inspiring sessions and big ideas to meaningful conversations and community moments, Alliance is where higher education professionals come together to learn from one another and move the industry forward.

Key Dates

Call for Proposals August 3 - September 11, 2026
Registration & Housing Open November 4, 2026
Agenda Released November 4, 2026
Earlybird Rate Ends December 7, 2026
Attendee Training Webinar TBD - January, 2027
Alliance Conference March 7-10, 2027

Why Should You Attend?

Peer-to-Peer Learning

Learn from colleagues who are navigating the same challenges you are at their institution. Hear what's working for them through real conversations.

Immediate Impact

Hit the ground running when you return. The tools and ideas you bring back to your institution are ready to use from day one. No translation required.

Future-Focused

Stay connected to where things are heading. Explore insights on AI, data strategy, and the innovations shaping the future of higher education straight from people doing the work.

Tangible Outcomes

Every session is built around practical takeaways. You'll leave with proven solutions and concrete implementation strategies.

Community-Powered

The relationships you build here extend well beyond the event. Connect with a community that shows up for you before, during, and long after the conference ends.

In-Person Inspiration

There's something that happens when you're fully present. No notifications. No half-attention. Being there in person gives you the space to truly engage, reflect, and be inspired.

Discover the value of attending this year

We are excited to invite you to make Alliance 2027 your must-attend technology conference for the year!

Convince Your Boss

  Program Themes

Real outcomes. Peer-to-peer collaboration.
Practical solutions. Ideas you can use right now.

At Alliance 2026, each theme addresses real-world challenges higher education professionals face, ensuring alignment and relevance across all tracks. You’ll walk away with answers to real problems, ideas that are working at other institutions, and a powerful peer network that supports your success long after the conference ends.

1

Empowering Student Success

Discover effective strategies in student engagement, retention, advising, and leveraging AI tools from institutions like yours. Sessions feature tangible solutions, results-oriented approaches, and peer collaboration addressing current challenges.

2

Operational Excellence

Explore how institutions enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve compliance through streamlined processes, effective tools, and AI-driven approaches. Sessions offer practical workflows and best practices ready for immediate implementation.

3

Strategic Use of Data, AI & Infrastructure

Learn how institutions effectively leverage data analytics, AI technologies, and integrated platforms to inform decisions, solve problems, and drive strategy. Gain practical insights and actionable solutions shared by experienced peers.

4

Securing Trust: Compliance, Risk & Accessibility

Address data security, risk management, and accessibility with confidence. Engage with actionable strategies and best practices from peers who successfully build trust and sustainability, including responsible use of AI.

5

Innovation & Leading Change

Hear firsthand how institutions manage change, embrace innovation, and utilize AI to achieve transformational goals. Sessions highlight creative solutions, leadership strategies, and peer experiences to help you effectively navigate and drive change.

  Conference Venue

Henry B. González Convention Center

This year's conference takes place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas — one of the most distinctive and welcoming convention destinations in the country. Nestled along the banks of the legendary River Walk, the venue puts you steps away from the charm, history, and energy that make San Antonio unlike anywhere else.

The convention center itself is a world-class facility, offering modern meeting spaces, seamless connectivity, and a direct link to the Grand Hyatt San Antonio for those staying on-site. Everything is designed to keep your focus where it belongs — on the sessions, the conversations, and the connections that make this event worth attending in person.

900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
henry b. gonzález convention center