Innovation Unbound: Shaping the Future of Higher Education

Join Us for a Day of Bold Ideas and Real Solutions
Nov. 5, 2026

Innovation Unbound: Shaping the Future of Higher Education is a dynamic one-day conference designed to inspire, challenge, and equip today’s educators, leaders, and changemakers. Immaculata University will host the conference on November 5, 2026; this event brings together thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners who are actively redefining what’s possible in higher education.

Whether you're an administrator energizing your campus, a faculty member rethinking pedagogy, a technologist driving campus transformation, or a leader shaping institutional strategy, Innovation Unbound offers a space to connect, learn, and lead purposefully.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Steady Moono

Higher Education Innovator, Author, Mentor, & Advocate

President, Schenectady Community College

Dr. Steady Moono
Dr. Steady Moono

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Steady Moono

Higher Education Innovator, Author, Mentor, & Advocate

President, Schenectady Community College

Conference Highlights:

  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with industry peers, experts, and potential collaborators.
  • Keynote Speaker – Gain insights from a distinguished leader in the field.
  • Educational Sessions – Participate in a range of sessions designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.
  • Interactive Workshops – Engage in hands-on learning experiences led by subject matter experts.
  • Panel Discussions – Hear diverse perspectives on current trends and challenges.

Questions? Contact us at 484-323-3240 or heconference@immaculata.edu

Conference Registration/Pricing

Registration Cost: $100
Immaculata University Students & Alumni: $90

Registration will include breakfast, lunch, and swag!

Call for Proposals

All proposal submissions must be received by August 20, 2026.

Session Formats (50 minutes in length)

  • Roundtables & Panels – Interactive discussions on key topics.
  • Workshops – Hands-on sessions to build skills and apply new strategies.
  • Presentations – Informative talks showcasing insights, research, or best practices

Topics May Include

  • Change Management in an Age of Change
  • Tech and digital transformation
  • Leadership and Strategy amidst disruption
  • Student success drivers
  • Faculty and staff development
  • Teaching Innovation

Have a compelling idea? A dissertation with practical relevance? A roundtable you want to lead?

See presenters and topics from the 2025 conference.

Now’s your time.

Conference Schedule

Stay tuned — the event schedule will be available in early fall!

At A Glance

Program: Innovation Unbound: Shaping the Future of Higher Education
Date: November 5, 2026
Location: Immaculata University

Immaculata University is located in the Great Valley region of Chester County, Pennsylvania, just west of the Main Line community of Malvern and approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia.

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