Housing Facilities acuho-i / APPA Conference
The Housing Facilities Conference, in partnership with APPA.
Share Your Expertise. Shape the Conversation.
Campus housing facilities professionals are navigating some of higher education’s most complex and fast‑moving challenges—from aging infrastructure and sustainability mandates to workforce pressures and evolving student expectations. The Housing Facilities Conference is where these conversations take shape, and we want your voice at the table.
We invite proposals from practitioners at all experience levels. Whether you’re a first-time presenter or a seasoned contributor, we’re looking for sessions grounded in real-world experience, honest lessons learned, and forward-thinking ideas that move the field forward.
The Housing Facilities, Business Operations, and Residence Education conferences will be held concurrently in Minneapolis, MN, October 26–29. This shared format offers a unique opportunity to reach a broader audience, collaborate across functional areas, and develop sessions that reflect the full ecosystem of campus housing.
Cross-conference co-presentations and proposals that bridge facilities, operations, and residential education perspectives are strongly encouraged.
What Makes a Strong Session
The Conference Committee reviews submissions with an emphasis on content that is practical, engaging, and broadly applicable. Strong proposals typically:
- Include clear, actionable learning objectives
- Feature two or more presenters with diverse roles or institutional perspectives
- Actively engage participants through discussion, case studies, or interactive formats
- Focus on transferable lessons rather than a single campus program
- Speak to a range of institution types and sizes
- Address both emerging challenges and ongoing issues in campus housing facilities
Session Details
- Formats: lecture, panel discussion, roundtable, interactive workshop
- Length: typically 60 minutes
- A/V support provided for all accepted sessions
Submission fields include:
- Session title and abstract
- Learning objectives
- Presenter bios
- Preferred session format
Call for Proposals Schedule
- Open for submissions: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Priority deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
- First acceptance notifications (goal): Friday, June 5, 2026
- Early registration deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
Topics of Interest
Proposals are welcome across a wide range of subject areas, including:
- Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Capital Planning & Construction
- Finance & Administration
- Technology & Innovation
- Sustainability & Energy
- Student Experience & Wellness
- Assessment & Strategic Planning
This list is not exhaustive. Proposals on other relevant topics are encouraged.