Key Highlights:
Ellucian Live 2027 will bring thousands of higher education leaders and innovators to New Orleans, Louisiana, April 4–7, 2027.Higher education’s premier global technology conference connects leaders with the peers, experts, and innovations shaping student success and institutional performance.New Super Early Bird pricing offers the lowest registration rates October 5–30, including special pricing for groups of 10+, plus exclusive Ellucian Live Insider benefits.
RESTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that registration is now open for Ellucian Live 2027, the industry’s premier global technology conference. Ellucian Live will be held April 4-7, 2027 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, bringing together thousands of higher education leaders, innovators and technology experts to exchange ideas, solve today’s most pressing challenges and experience this year’s conference theme: The Heartbeat of Innovation.
“New Orleans is a city defined by creativity, connection and an unmistakable rhythm, making it the perfect place for us to return for Ellucian Live 2027,” said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. “Higher education is navigating extraordinary change, and progress happens when this community comes together to share what works, challenge conventional thinking and turn innovation into impact. Ellucian Live is where that energy comes alive, connecting leaders with the ideas, technology and each other to shape what’s next for students and institutions.”
Where Higher Education Innovation Comes to Life
With thousands of attendees and 400+ sessions and learning opportunities anticipated, Ellucian Live 2027 will help leaders accelerate institutional priorities through peer learning, product expertise and strategic connections.
Attendees will have opportunities to:
Explore Ellucian Student, higher education’s complete solution powering the end-to-end student lifecycle, and the latest SaaS-native innovations designed to improve outcomes and simplify operations.Experience Ellucian AI capabilities and advances in agentic AI that understand higher education, take action across institutional workflows, and deliver intelligence with governance and control at the core.Learn from institutions achieving measurable results through AI, automation, data and connected workflows.Connect with peers, Ellucian experts and partners to exchange best practices and inform future strategies.
Register Early for the Best Value
New for 2027, Super Early Bird registration runs October 5–30, 2026 and offers the lowest available rates, with special pricing for groups of 10+. Attendees who register during this limited window will also gain access to the Ellucian Live Insider program, featuring exclusive experiences, engagement opportunities and special recognition at the event.
Register now to join the global higher education community in New Orleans and experience The Heartbeat of Innovation.
WHAT IS ELLUCIAN
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian’s AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrolment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian’s innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
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