About the Conference 

At the 2026 Special Events in Advancement and Homecomings and Reunions Conference, development professionals come together to explore strategies for engaging alumni from all generations and crafting special events. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll be at the heart of these impactful conversations, showcasing your solutions for marketing events and connecting with people from all over. Join us in Chicago!

Who Attends? 

This conference is designed for staff who work at a higher education institution, a PreK-12 school, or an educational nonprofit and:

• Plan events for students, alumni, families, donors, board members, and community members
• Manage complex programming that may include regional or global engagement, conferences, graduations, homecomings, galas, and events for a president’s office, head of school, or board
• Emerging professionals looking to expand their knowledge
• Maturing professionals looking to sharpen their skills and add to their toolkit
• Experienced professionals looking for inspiration and techniques for strategic programming
• Alumni relations professionals responsible for reunion and homecoming planning
• Directors of alumni relations
• Directors of alumni and student engagement
• Professional school and academic unit directors responsible for reunion activities

Contact: 

Sponsorships & Exhibits; [email protected]