Call for Abstracts
Share your expertise at the 2026 P3 Higher Education Summit
Under this year’s theme, Delivering the Next Generation Campus. Together, we are inviting higher education and private sector professionals to submit abstracts featuring practical ideas, compelling case studies, and real-world lessons shaping the future of campus development.
The P3 Higher Education Summit is the premier gathering for campus leaders and development experts exploring innovative strategies to deliver critical infrastructure through public-private partnerships and alternative delivery models.
Why Participate?
Engage Key Decision-Makers
Connect with top campus leaders and industry professionals shaping major higher education projects.
Shape the Discussion
Influence the conversation on campus infrastructure solutions, partnership models, and delivery strategies.
Showcase Your Work
Highlight your projects, lessons learned, and best practices for a highly relevant audience.
Who Should Submit?
We welcome submissions from higher education and private sector professionals with perspectives on the strategies, partnerships, and delivery models helping institutions move projects forward. Strong proposals should be grounded in practical experience, cross-sector collaboration, and measurable outcomes.
Key Themes and Potential Topics
We are seeking abstracts that address today’s most important challenges and opportunities in campus development.
Innovative Partnerships
Exploring creative financial structures, long-term O&M strategies, and unique collaboration models.
Adapting to Enrollment Shifts
Addressing growth or decline through strategic master planning and P3 solutions.
Student & Workforce Housing
Expanding housing options to meet student demand and support workforce retention in college towns.
Athletic & Recreational Facilities
Financing and delivering stadiums, training centers, and wellness spaces that enhance campus life.
Student-Centered Infrastructure
Enhancing the student experience with cutting-edge housing, dining, and academic spaces.
Mixed-Use Districts, Urban Integration & Community Engagement
Leveraging P3s to create dynamic, collaborative spaces that connect campuses with surrounding communities.
Sustainability & Resilience
Advancing energy-efficient, durable, and adaptable infrastructure to support long-term campus goals.
Finance & Market Conditions
Deep dive into project finance and deal structures, simplifying contractual agreements, and analyzing market trends, inflation risk, and investment dynamics.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should include a 200-word synopsis and include the types of envisioned panelists for your proposed session, such as public sector owners, architects, engineers, financiers, and other relevant stakeholders.
Strong submissions should clearly explain the topic, why it matters now, and what attendees will learn from the discussion.
How It Works
- Submit your abstract by May 15, 2026.
- Our team reviews proposals for relevance, originality, and practical value.
- Selected speakers are contacted with next steps.
- Confirmed sessions become part of the Summit, held November 4–6, 2026.
Speaker Registration Policy
Public sector speakers receive complimentary registration. Private sector speakers receive complimentary registration if they or their companies are sponsors or exhibitors of the conference. Non-supporting private sector speakers are required to pay the General Audience registration fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should submit?
Higher education and private sector professionals with relevant experience, case studies, strategic insights, or delivery lessons are encouraged to submit.
What do I need to submit?
Please provide a 200-word synopsis and include the types of envisioned panelists for the proposed session.
When is the deadline?
Abstract submissions are due by May 15, 2026.
What if the form does not load?
If you experience technical issues, email your 200-word abstract to Sarah Zinn with the subject line P3 Higher Education Abstract Submission.