Cvent CONNECT 2025 in San Antonio was an incredible event filled with insightful sessions, product updates, and valuable networking opportunities tailored for event professionals across industries, including higher education. For those who couldn’t attend or want a quick refresher, here’s a recap of key takeaways and highlights relevant to our community:
1. Education-Focused Sessions and Meetups
Several in-person education sessions showcased best practices and innovative strategies for managing campus events, alumni gatherings, and academic conferences. Our upcoming meetup on June 24th at 2pm ET will highlight one of these sessions, along with product updates and roadmap items announced at CONNECT. This will be a great chance to dive deeper and discuss how these insights can be applied in your institutions. Registration is live here.
2. Product Updates and Roadmap
Cvent announced enhancements that address common challenges in higher education, such as segmented event visibility for multiple departments (e.g., Office of Advancement, Law School, Alumni Relations) and expanded user role permissions. These updates aim to help institutions manage siloed departments more effectively while maintaining privacy and operational efficiency. Features like Attendee Hub and On Arrival Premium are also evolving to better support large institutions with segmented permissions
3. Networking and Community Engagement
CONNECT emphasized creating memorable networking opportunities, which is essential for higher education events to foster collaboration and long-term partnerships. The Higher Education User Group continues to be a valuable space for sharing tips, use cases, and solutions specific to our industry.
4. Access to On-Demand Content
If you missed any sessions or want to revisit keynotes and expert insights, the Cvent Community offers an on-demand library of CONNECT sessions. This resource is perfect for staying inspired and ahead in event planning and marketing within higher education.
We had an incredible experience at Cvent CONNECT 2025, and we sincerely hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! As we reflect on the highlights, we're already looking forward to the next edition. Are you ready for Cvent CONNECT 2026? It's going to be held in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, known for its lively music scene. Make sure to register now to secure your spot and join us for what promises to be another exceptional event! ------------------------------
Kylie Ott
Lead Customer Success Advisor
Richmond, VA
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