The SIGUCCS conference is a vibrant gathering of IT professionals, support staff, managers, and directors from across the higher education landscape. Each year, our community comes together to exchange experiences, explore emerging technologies, and share innovative strategies and lessons learned. Through collaborative discussions and peer reflections, attendees gain fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to enhance the services and solutions offered at their institutions.
Check out the tentative schedule for SIGUCCS 2026 below!
Sunday, April 12
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Hotel Social Hour (with hotel stay) |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Hotel Happy Hour (Square 1682 – Attached to Kimpton Hotel Palomar) |
| 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Dinner with SIGUCCS friends |
| 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Registration & Badge Pickup @ Hospitality Suite |
| 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Newcomer Orientation |
| 8:00pm – 12:00am | Hospitality Suite |
Monday, April 13
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast (Provided at Convene) |
| 8:15am | Registration Opens (Convene) |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | Welcome from SIG Board • SIGUCCS Welcome • Conference Welcome • SIGUCCS Awards |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Opening Plenary with follow-up session |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch (Provided at Convene) |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Sessions & Panels |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Lightning Talks |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Sessions & Panels |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Hotel Social Hour (with hotel stay) |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Hotel Happy Hour (Square 1682 – Attached to Kimpton Hotel Palomar) |
| 8:00 pm – midnight | Hospitality Suite |
Tuesday, April 14
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 9:00am | Breakfast (Provided at Convene) |
| 8:45 am – 10:00 am | SIGUCCS Academy |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Sessions & Panels |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch (Provided at Convene) |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Poster Session |
| 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Sessions & Panels |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Hotel Social Hour (with hotel stay) |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Hotel Happy Hour (Square 1682 – Attached to Kimpton Hotel Palomar) |
| 8:00 pm – midnight | Hospitality Suite |
Wednesday, April 15
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast (Provided at Convene) |
| 8:45 am – 10:00 am | SIGUCCS Academy |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Sessions & Panels |
| 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Lunch (Provided at Convene) |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Gathering as a Community (Birds of a Feather Breakouts) |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Sessions & Panels |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Closing Plenary |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Hotel Social Hour (with hotel stay) |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Hotel Happy Hour (Square 1682 – Attached to Kimpton Hotel Palomar) |
| 8:00pm – midnight | Hospitality Suite |