Program Themes
Real outcomes. Peer-to-peer collaboration. Practical solutions 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.