This year has brought significant economic and political shifts in the US and beyond. The need to adapt, innovate and lead has never been greater, and the responsibility to manage and ensure institutional stability falls on college leaders.

Designed exclusively for Presidents, Vice Chancellors and Provosts, the US Universities Summit 2025 will bring together key decision-makers from across the US to explore the evolving landscape of higher education. Through in-depth and solution-oriented discussions, institutional leaders will share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping their roles.

We will address:

• critical financial and funding constraints
• shifting public perceptions
• an increasingly polarized political landscape
• regulatory transformations
• the growing impact of AI and emerging technologies on academic operations

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Attendees will leave with a toolkit of actionable strategies to enhance institutional resilience, strengthen governance and redefine the role of universities in a rapidly changing world.

Exclusive intelligence from Inside Higher Ed

Access exclusive insights and curated sessions offering strategic perspectives on emerging trends and sector dynamics.

Private dinner cruise on the Hudson River

Enjoy an evening of refined hospitality and panoramic views, offering a distinctive backdrop for high-level peer engagement.

New session formats

Participate in solutions-driven dialogs that prioritize collaboration on shared challenges at the institutional, system and policy levels.

Closed-door focus groups

Join candid, off-the-record conversations in a trusted environment among senior leaders.

Targeted networking opportunities

Engage in curated networking sessions tailored to your institutional profile and leadership priorities, fostering meaningful professional relationships.

Elevate your voice in higher education media

Engage directly with influential journalists covering U.S. higher education — a rare opportunity to spotlight your institution in the media landscape. 

20% discount for groups of 3+ with promo code GROUP

Please note that this event is exclusively for Presidents, Vice Chancellors and Provosts

The Insider membership program provides a curated set of benefits to help transform the important discussions happening at the helm of private, public, two- and four-year institutions in the US. Together, we are creating a place for current and emerging leaders to create, share ideas, learn, play, connect and refuel.

The Insider membership costs $119/year, however we are delighted to be able to offer an exclusive 25% discount for IHE US Universities Summit 2025 attendees.

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