Become a catalyst for long-lasting transformation on campus.
Overview
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, innovation is more than just a buzzword—it’s a critical driver of success for higher education leaders and their institutions. A culture that embraces innovation can provide a distinct competitive edge, especially given the growing challenge that many institutions face in operating under the constraints of time and resources.
Join us at the following two summits—both of which are designed to help you to think about how you can cultivate a campus culture that embraces innovation and change.
Provost Summit 2: Anchoring Innovation in Your Institution’s Culture
May 22–23, 2025 | Denver, CO
Anchoring Innovation in Your Institution’s Culture will focus on how to sustain change over time by removing barriers, generating short-term wins, and maintaining momentum.
Provost Summit: Leading for Innovation and Growth
September 15-16, 2025 | Denver, CO
Leading for Innovation and Growth will focus on the early stages of change management, in which you need to develop a vision, communicate for buy-in, and align teams.
Who Should Attend
These summits have been specifically designed for Provosts and other Chief Academic Officers. If you are seeking an opportunity to step away from day-to-day managerial tasks, to think “bigger picture” about innovation and growth for your institution, and to develop your own leadership, these conferences are for you.
For Provost Summit 2: Anchoring Innovation in Your Institution’s Culture, we encourage you to bring your Chief Financial Officer as well. By attending together, Provosts and CFOs can collaboratively explore creative approaches to resource management and strategic decision-making, ensuring that institutional goals are both visionary and financially sustainable. This joint participation will strengthen your leadership team’s ability to align academic priorities with fiscal realities, driving impactful and lasting change.
What makes our events different?
Academic Impressions conferences provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship-building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways.
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What the Provost Summits Feature
- A deep dive into leadership – understand yourself better as a leader through the Five Paths to Leadership℠ Self-Assessment and sessions focused on building your strategic thinking.
- Strategic networking – develop a strong network with other CAOs who are equally invested in leading innovatively.
- A comprehensive approach to change management – attend both summits to grow your skills in addressing change and achieving institutional goals while creating high-performing teams.
Location
Denver, CO – Academic Impressions Office
5299 DTC Blvd, Suite 1400
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Pricing
Provost Summit 2: Anchoring Innovation in Your Institution’s Culture
May 22–23, 2025 | Denver, CO
Starting at:
- Member Price: $2,245/person
- Non-Member Price: $2,495/person
- Team Discount: $2,000/person (for 2 or more)
Additional optional add-ons are available during checkout.
Provost Summit: Leading for Innovation and Growth
September 15-16, 2025 | Denver, CO
Starting at:
- Member Price: $2,245/person
- Non-Member Price: $2,495/person
Additional optional add-ons are available during checkout.
What Our Attendees Are Saying
"As a newer provost, attending the AI Provost Summit was truly an invigorating experience. The summit not only provided valuable networking opportunities but also served as inspirational platform, fostering meaningful connections with fellow Provosts. I found the summit to be a great opportunity for gainful insights, exchanging ideas, and discovering innovative startups to further advance academic excellence and student success at my institution."
"The Provost Summit was an excellent opportunity to meet outstanding peers from all different types of institutions and discuss strategic opportunities, how we can continue to grow as leaders, and learn innovative practices that can help us elevate the institutions we serve."
"The opportunity to learn and engage with other Provosts around issues impacting higher education was outstanding. The environment allowed one to walk away feeling good about the practices that we may have in place on our own campuses but also be challenged about how to improve others."