2026 Alumni Professionals of Texas Conference
February 1-3, 2026
University of North Texas | Denton, TX
Workshops
Bold ideas. Real-world strategies. Immediate impact.
These exciting workshops are built for alumni engagement and advancement professionals who want to challenge the norms, spark connection and turn insight into action across the entire alumni lifecycle. Each workshop is designed to inspire collaboration and equip you with ideas you can implement immediately — no matter your institution’s size or structure.
Engagement & Community Building
Rethinking Student Engagement
Challenge traditional engagement models and learn how to connect with students in ways that fuel lifelong alumni relationships.
Creating Community Beyond Graduation
Discover bold strategies for building alumni communities that thrive long after the cap and gown are put away.
How to Turn Shared Stories into Strong Communities
See how powerful storytelling can ignite belonging, strengthen identity and bring alumni together.
Creating an Alumni Digital Community
Explore innovative digital approaches that keep alumni connected, engaged and invested — no matter where they are.
Welcome to the Cities: Connecting Recent Grads to Established Grads
Learn how place-based engagement connects recent graduates with seasoned alumni to build vibrant local networks.
Strategy, Data & Innovation
From Vision to Impact: Crafting Our Alumni Relations Strategic Plan
Get a behind-the-scenes look at turning bold vision into a strategic plan that drives measurable results.
Measuring Alumni Engagement: Turning Benchmarking Data into Strategy
Transform engagement data into clear insights that guide strategy and demonstrate real impact.
The Psychology Behind Alumni Behavior: Practical Insights for Engagement That Works
Uncover what truly motivates alumni and how to design engagement strategies that truly resonates.
AI & Alumni Intelligence: Unlocking the Future of Personalized Engagement
See how AI is reshaping alumni engagement through smarter personalization and deeper relationship-building.
Communications, Content & Storytelling
Fostering Lasting Alumni Connections Through the Power of Social Media
Learn how to move beyond likes and clicks to build authentic, two-way alumni relationships online.
Voices of a Century: How We Built a Podcast for Our Centennial Celebration
Discover how a podcast amplified alumni voices and brought a milestone celebration to life.
Building an Alumni Guidebook
Learn how to create a go-to alumni guide that strengthens connection, clarity and fosters long-term engagement.
Building Bridges: Collaborative Communication That Drives Alumni Engagement
Learn how cross-collaboration can breakdown silos and elevate the alumni experience.
Collaboration, Operations & Experience Design
CAR: A Model for Campus Collaboration
Explore a practical framework for building stronger campus partnerships that power alumni engagement.
Cutting Through Red (Burnt Orange) Tape: How Third-Party Event Management Elevates Experiences
Learn how outsourcing event management can simplify logistics while elevating alumni experiences.
Turning Alumni Complaints into Engagement Opportunities
Reframe feedback and frustration into moments that build trust and deepen alumni loyalty.
Leadership, Culture & People
What Is Conflict Costing Us? Essentials for Managing Workplace Conflict
Gain practical tools to address conflict head-on and strengthen communication and culture.
Volunteers to Visionaries: Reimagining Student Alumni Ambassadors
Reimagine student ambassador programs as powerful pipelines for future alumni leaders.
Advancement & Affinity Audiences
Parent Philanthropy
Explore bold strategies for engaging parents as meaningful partners in philanthropy and institutional success.