Ellucian Live 2023 -

Why Attend
Ellucian Live

Connect with Higher Ed Leaders

Power Networking Breakfast

Kick-start the final day with the authors of Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education.

Join a networking session lead by authors Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio.
Connect with new peers and revisit your favorite moments of the conference.
Save your seat by adding breakfast to your custom schedule.

Braindates are 1:1 or small group conversations based on topics created by Ellucian Live attendees. Create your own topic or browse others' in the Braindate Topic Market.

Solve challenges and share expertise while connecting with new colleagues.
Find Braindates associated with conference sessions and dive deeper into topics critical to institutional success.

Solutions Lounges

Drop by to meet your product solutions and learn more about what's new, get your questions answered, or just connect and recharge. Lounges include:

Academic Advising and Retention
Advancement and Alumni Relations
Enrollment Management (Recruiting, Admissions, and Student Financial Success)

The Product Lounge

Stop by The Product Lounge and learn how to get the most out of your Ellucian products.

Join sessions on Experience, Alumni Engagement, Data and Insights, and more.
Visit during drop-in hours to speak with an Ellucian expert.
Get your hands on the latest designs and test drive products in development.

Power Networking Breakfast

Kick-start the final day with the authors of Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education.

Join a networking session lead by authors Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio.
Connect with new peers and revisit your favorite moments of the conference.
Save your seat by adding breakfast to your custom schedule.

Braindates are 1:1 or small group conversations based on topics created by Ellucian Live attendees. Create your own topic or browse others' in the Braindate Topic Market.

Solve challenges and share expertise while connecting with new colleagues.
Find Braindates associated with conference sessions and dive deeper into topics critical to institutional success.

Solutions Lounges

Drop by to meet your product solutions and learn more about what's new, get your questions answered, or just connect and recharge. Lounges include:

Academic Advising and Retention
Advancement and Alumni Relations
Enrollment Management (Recruiting, Admissions, and Student Financial Success)

The Product Lounge

Stop by The Product Lounge and learn how to get the most out of your Ellucian products.

Join sessions on Experience, Alumni Engagement, Data and Insights, and more.
Visit during drop-in hours to speak with an Ellucian expert.
Get your hands on the latest designs and test drive products in development.

Power Networking Breakfast

Kick-start the final day with the authors of Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education.

Join a networking session lead by authors Kate Colbert and Dr. Joe Sallustio.
Connect with new peers and revisit your favorite moments of the conference.
Save your seat by adding breakfast to your custom schedule.

Let the Good Times Roll

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

Attendee Welcome Reception

Kick off the conference with colleagues, Ellucian partners, and employees.
Get your first sneak peek of the 2023 exhibition hall complete with solution showcases and attendee swag.
Join us Sunday, March 26, 5:00–7:00 p.m. for an evening of networking and refreshments.

Join Special Guest

Emeril Lagasse

at the Showcase Cocktail Reception

A culinary icon, Emeril Lagasse is bringing the heat to our Monday night networking reception, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
During an inspiring fireside chat, Mr. Lagasse will discuss his storied career, his own educational journey, as well as The Emeril Lagasse Foundation supporting educational programs.

Customer Appreciation Event

Celebrate the Ellucian community in true Big Easy style! Join us at the iconic Mardi Gras World on Tuesday March 28, 7–9 p.m.
Enjoy a taste of the best food and music New Orleans has to offer with local food vendors and a live performance by the Phunky Monkeys.
Guests without a conference pass can purchase tickets for the event during registration and on site. Tickets are $150 per guest and limited to two 21+ guests per conference attendee.

Join Special Guests

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

for the Closing Keynote

Jazz musicians and philanthropists Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and his band Orleans Avenue take the stage on Wednesday for a live performance.
After the music, we'll join Andrews for a fireside chat about his work inspiring youth with music education and mentorship through The Trombone Shorty Foundation.

See Yourself at Ellucian Live 2023