Ready for 2030 | Designing the Next Era of Advising & Student Success
Members of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus and external partners are invited to join us on September 8 (new advisors and non-UT) & 9 (full day conference) to look ahead and intentionally shape what’s next.
As students, institutions, and higher education continue to evolve, this conference centers on proactive planning, thoughtful design, and innovative practices that help us anticipate and respond to change.
Through shared learning and collaboration, participants will explore emerging trends, adaptive frameworks, and forward-thinking strategies to reimagine advising and student success for the next era.
Submit Your Proposal!
Sharing your work at the 2026 Advising and Student Success Conference is an opportunity to showcase innovative practices, connect with peers across institutions, and contribute to the next era of advising and student success.
Required Proposal Information
- Presenter Contact Information
- Session Information
- Session Title
- Session Abstract for Event Program (150-word maximum)
- Session Description (300-word maximum)
- Session Theme(s)
- Intended Audience
- Presenter Level of Expertise
- Intended Learning Outcomes
- Relevant NACADA Core Competencies
- Session Format & Flow (e.g., facilitated outline)
Two Future-Forward Conference Tracks
The 2026 Conference will feature two interconnected tracks designed to support both focused exploration and cross-track learning. Participants may follow a single track for deeper engagement or move between tracks to build a broader, more integrated perspective on the future of advising and student success. Proposals should align with one of these tracks:
- Designing the Future of Our Practice
- Focus: Student and staff experience, informed analytics, holistic support, emerging trends, generational shifts, assessment, and day-to-day practice
- Building Future-Ready Systems & Structures
- Focus: Strategy, tools, tech integration, policies, models and frameworks, alignment, and change management
Before submitting your presentation proposal, please be sure to check out the Proposal Guidelines first. Once you have reviewed the guidelines, submit your proposal by clicking the button below. Please note, the deadline to submit your proposal is 5 pm (EDT) on Monday, June 1.
Call for Proposal Reviewers
We are seeking thoughtful and engaged reviewers to support the selection process for the 2026 Advising & Student Success Conference.
Reviewers will evaluate proposals aligned with our theme, “Ready for 2030: Designing the Next Era of Advising & Student Success,” and help shape a forward-thinking conference experience.
If you are interested in contributing to a collaborative and future-focused review process, we invite you to serve by filling out an interest form using the button below.
Conference Timeline
Please note that the dates below are subject to change.
- Proposal Submissions: April 7 – June 1
- Proposal Reviewers Application: April 7 – May 8
- Presenters Notified: June 10
- Conference Registration: June 15 – August 10
- Conference Schedule Released: August 25