Boston Higher Education & Campus Development Conference
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Boston Higher Education & Campus Development Conference
Navigating Funding Cuts, Enrollment Shifts, Housing Pressures and University Development Strategy
$150.00
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Speakers and Panels
Gregg Snyder
Iram Farooq
Barbara Stein
Andrew O'Brien
Chuck O'Brien
Michael Kearns
Richard Lampman
Why You Should Attend This 2026 Boston Higher Education Summit
What You'll Learn:
- How will the Senate's $1.33B Injection into statewide education help alleviate federal funding costs on public universities?
- With Boston’s ongoing housing shortage, what role can public private partnerships play in expanding student housing options?
- Thousands of new beds are planned across multiple universities in the coming years. How will this surge in supply influence student attraction to Boston and the schools they ultimately choose?
- Does the combination of limited housing supply and strong student demand create new opportunities for investors in the student housing sector?
- As competition for prospective students intensifies, what types of academic buildings are universities prioritizing to strengthen their competitive position?
- What strategic initiatives are universities implementing to better prepare their students for the world of tomorrow?
- What economic drivers are pushing institutions to pursue more commercial and mixed use development as part of their campus plans?
- How does the development of research buildings strengthen collaboration between universities and local businesses?
- What are the broader economic ripple effects that higher education development projects generate for the local and regional economy?
How You'll Do More Business: Join us to network with key players in Boston's higher education sector. Gain critical insights into student housing development, financing strategies, and emerging development trends in higher ed. This is an essential event for institutions, developers, investors, urban planners, and anyone involved in Boston's higher education sector, providing tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving real estate landscape.
Who You'll Meet: Network with a diverse group of industry leaders, including university professionals, investors, owners, developers, brokers, lawyers, designers, contractors, architects and policy makers. This event is a melting pot of ideas and strategies, fostering connections and collaborations in the Boston real estate market.
For questions regarding content, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities, please email our Event Producer, Joshua Piquion, at joshua.piquion@bisnow.com
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact Mackenzie.kunkle@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Master‑Planning Campuses for University Growth
1.) Envisioning the next era of campus planning and how it shapes long-term institutional competitiveness.
2.) Evaluating how large-scale campus growth reshapes community relationships and shared urban systems. |
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9:45 AM 10:00 AM |
Networking Break
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Development & Building Upgrades For Student Housing
1.) How are universities planning strategically to produce more housing for students.
2.) Examine the role P3s play in developing more housing in the region. |
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Evolving The Campus Experience: Institutional Strategies & Facilities Management
1.) Explore strategies for updating aging campus infrastructure.
2.) Examine how student and workforce expectations are influencing university programs. |
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11:30 AM 11:45 AM |
Post Event Networking
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