Your Engage Summit Experience Awaits

The Engage Summit 2025 isn’t just another higher ed conference—it’s your launchpad for AI-powered transformation in student engagement. With sessions that cut through the hype and a community that knows how to mix strategy with celebration, this is where the future of student success begins. 

Get ready for two days of immersive AI learning, a day of hands-on workshops, and unforgettable social events that spark real connections. Whether you're a VP of Enrollment or a content strategist, this is where your AI-first future begins.

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Key Takeaways

• Discover how AI in higher education can personalize outreach, optimize workflows, and improve student outcomes
  
  
• Learn to deliver 24/7 student support through AI-driven tools and automation
  
  
• Explore actionable strategies for AI-powered student engagement across the full lifecycle—from enrollment to graduation
  
  
• Network with top enrollment leaders, content creators, and admissions pros across the country
  
  
• Enjoy world-class social events, including casino night and a dress-to-impress evening at the Mint Museum in Charlotte
  
  
• Participate in hands-on CRM and AI tool workshops to take your Element451 game to the next level
  
  

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Dive Deep Into the Future of AI in Higher Education

The Engage Summit is redefining what professional development means for higher ed leaders. This is not a sit-back-and-listen kind of event—it’s a choose-your-own-adventure for every curious mind ready to embrace AI-first strategies. With three tailored tracks, you’ll explore how AI can radically improve how institutions engage with students—from smarter enrollment nudges to more personalized financial aid experiences.

Expect sessions that go beyond theory and into tactical execution. You’ll learn how to implement AI tools that identify at-risk students, personalize outreach at scale, and simplify the most complex processes across the student journey. Whether you’re building a new CRM strategy or seeking scalable ways to support students 24/7, Engage delivers the blueprints and the bold ideas to get you there.

AI isn’t a future trend—it’s the present reality. And higher ed can’t afford to ignore it. Join the leaders who aren’t just dabbling in digital transformation but fully leaning into it. With every session, you’ll uncover ways to use AI to simplify systems, amplify impact, and meet students where they are—with the support they need, when they need it.

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The Social Side of Engage: Connection that Sticks

At Engage, connection doesn’t stop at the conference room door. This summit is as much about building real relationships as it is about building your AI strategy. From curated networking sessions to memory-making social events, you’ll have every opportunity to connect with colleagues, collaborators, and future partners.

On night one, you’ll roll the dice at a vibrant casino night, full of fun, friendly competition, and good conversation. Then, channel your inner glam for our dress-to-impress evening at the Mint Museum, where live music, dancing, and Charlotte charm take center stage. These aren’t your typical after-conference mixers—they’re experiences designed to help you unwind, be inspired, and make lasting connections.

And throughout the Summit, there’s space to engage with others outside the formal sessions—over coffee, cocktails, or spontaneous hallway brainstorms. Whether you're swapping stories with a VP of Enrollment or ideating with a fellow marketing manager, you'll leave with more than a few new LinkedIn connections—you’ll leave with a stronger professional network.

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What Will You Learn at the Engage Summit?

How Can AI Personalize the Student Journey?

From enrollment to advising, AI can customize every step of the student experience. Sessions on day one will show you how to deploy real-time messaging that adapts to student behavior, needs, and milestones—helping you build trust, boost engagement, and increase retention. You’ll explore how AI-first communications shift your outreach from reactive to proactive, and how AI assistants can guide students with precision and empathy.

What Strategies Help Build a Future-Ready Institution?

Day two is all about strategy. You’ll learn how to align AI initiatives with your institution’s mission and values, improve collaboration across departments, and use data-driven insights to drive decisions. These sessions equip you to not only implement AI—but to lead cultural change across your campus. Expect guidance on operationalizing data, fostering cross-functional teamwork, and maximizing AI’s impact on resource allocation.

What Happens During the Hands-On Workshops?

On day three, Element451 users dive into practical, hands-on workshops that unlock the full potential of the platform. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your CRM skills, experiment with new AI features, or preview what’s launching next, these workshops are where your strategies come to life. You’ll leave with confidence, clarity, and a toolkit of tactics ready to implement back on campus.

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AI is transforming the way we connect, communicate, and care for students—and Engage Summit 2025 is where that transformation begins. Whether you're a strategist, storyteller, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to explore what’s possible when AI meets purpose.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn, grow, and connect—register for Engage Summit 2025 today and discover how to power the future of student success with AI.