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ACUI Annual Conference 2026

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📅 8 March 2026 – 12 March 📍 David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, US ↗ 🏢 Association of College Unions International 🔁 annual

The ACUI Annual Conference brings together higher education professionals in student activities, campus operations, and college unions to network, attend educational sessions, and discover student center solutions.

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Venue

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Convention centre · 29,115 m²

A 1.5 million sq ft LEED Platinum certified convention center in downtown Pittsburgh, featuring 313,400 sq ft of exhibit space, a 31,610 sq ft ballroom, and 53 meeting rooms. The facility is known for its sustainable design and natural ventilation.

📍 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

Operated by Legends Global

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Organizer

Association of College Unions International

Nonprofit · Bloomington, United States · Founded 1914

A professional organization providing resources, networking, and development for college union and student activity professionals.

Why people attend

Buyers attend to explore innovations in college union facility design, upgrade student center technologies, contract auxiliary campus operations, and source student engagement services.

Who attends

College union professionalscampus activities directorsstudent center managershigher education administratorsand student leaders focused on campus community building.

Exhibitor categories

Architectural & Facility Design ServicesCampus Dining & Catering ServicesDigital Signage & Campus TechnologyStudent Life Promos & ApparelRestroom Solutions & Dispensers

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Speakers

40 speakers at ACUI Annual Conference

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Brandon Shamoun

Assistant Dean of Students for Student Involvement, Activities, and Organizations · Wayne State University

"Risk management and student officer training, conferences, and workshops"

risk managementstudent officer trainingstudent involvement
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Solange Douglas

Associate Director for Student Organization and Advisor Resources · University of Florida

student leadershipcommunity buildingstudent success
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Dr. Kristen Lee

Lead of the behavior science program · Northeastern University

"Lee’s Six Micro-Strategies for Fostering Mental Health-Focused Communities and Cultures"

Bio

Dr. Kristen Lee leads the behavior science program at Northeastern University and speaks with educational leaders globally, focusing on mental resilience and burnout prevention.

mental healthburnout preventionbehavioral science
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Jason Mayden

CEO and Founder · Trillicon Valley

"Design Entrepreneur Jason Mayden: Advocating for the Good of the Whole"

Bio

From Nike’s first black design intern to president of Fear of God Athletics and CEO and founder of the design and strategy consultancy Trillicon Valley, Jason Mayden has embraced a range of high-profile creative roles.

cultural alchemydesign and innovationservant leadership
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Porsha Olayiwola

Writer, performer, and educator

"Poet Olayiwola Shares Boston Insights in Connecting with Members"

Bio

A writer, performer, and educator who uses Afrofuturism and surrealism to examine historical and current issues and black woman and queer diasporas.

Afrofuturismcommunity leadershipsocial justice
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Georgianna Meléndez

Assistant chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion · University of Massachusetts–Boston

"Leading Diversity Officers Share Challenges, Opportunities"

diversity equity inclusionhigher educationstudent success
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Sherri Ann Charleston

Chief diversity and inclusion officer · Harvard University

"Leading Diversity Officers Share Challenges, Opportunities"

Bio

Sherri Ann Charleston is a historian trained in U.S. history with a focus on race, women, gender, citizenship, and the law, and an attorney with a specialization in constitutional and employment law.

inclusive excellencediversity equity inclusionhigher education
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Stacy Givens

Director of strategic initiatives and senior diversity officer · ACUI

"Leading Diversity Officers Share Challenges, Opportunities"

diversity equity inclusionhigher education
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Dana London

Lead Student Assistant and Facility Manager · Kennesaw State University

"Student Panelists on Pandemic Effects"

Bio

Dana London, lead student assistant and facility manager at Kennesaw State’s student center, served as moderator for the panel. London began a new role at the conference as the student representative on ACUI’s Board of Trustees.

pandemic effects on studentsstudent leadership
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Gabi Gies

Elected Senator · University of Arkansas

"Student Panelists on Pandemic Effects"

Bio

Gabi Gies had one year of traditional college under her belt before the pandemic hit, has been involved with student government since the beginning — first in an introductory program and then as an elected senator for the past two years.

student organizationsstudent governmentpandemic effects on students
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Tiffany Howard

Student Leader · University of South Alabama

"Student Panelists on Pandemic Effects"

Bio

Tiffany Howard started college during the pandemic. She remains involved in leadership activities at the University of South Alabama, including Jaguar Productions, the school’s official student activities board.

student burnoutstudent leadershippandemic effects on students
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Róisín Burke

Student Union President · Mary Immaculate College

"Student Panelists on Pandemic Effects"

Bio

Róisín Burke is a recent contemporary and applied theatre studies graduate and current student union president at her university.

virtual theatrestudent unionspandemic effects on students
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Luiza Nelson

Student · University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

"Student Panelists on Pandemic Effects"

Bio

Luiza Nelson is an older college student with three children who appreciated the opportunity to start classes in Fall 2020 over Zoom.

remote learningnon-traditional studentspandemic effects on students
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Paul Eleazer

Emory University

"Demystifying Audio-Visual Technology: Making Sense of AV in Student Centers"

AV technologystudent centersevent management
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Ken Beck

University of Rochester

"Community Building in the Community Kitchen"

community buildingcampus kitchenstudent activities

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Celia Keefer

Wentworth Institute of Technology

"Developing an Equitable Funding Model for Student Organizations"

student organization fundingbudgetary decision-makingfiscal responsibility

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Frequently asked questions

When is ACUI Annual Conference?+
ACUI Annual Conference takes place on 8 March 2026 to 12 March 2026.
Where is ACUI Annual Conference held?+
ACUI Annual Conference is held at David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, US.
Who organises ACUI Annual Conference?+
ACUI Annual Conference is organised by Association of College Unions International.
How often is ACUI Annual Conference held?+
ACUI Annual Conference is held annual.

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