2026 Student Success Summit
Future Focused: Student Centered
March 23-24, 2026 | University of Louisville, Swain Student Activities Center
Quick Links: Registration ¦ Lodging
Join colleagues from across Kentucky for the 15th annual Student Success Summit, CPE's signature gathering dedicated to advancing student success and transforming educational outcomes. This Summit brings together campus leaders, faculty, advisors, policy makers, and student-support professionals for two days of inspiration, innovation, and networking.
The 2026 Summit's theme, Future Focused: Student Centered, invites attendees to look ahead with intention, ensuring that every strategy, structure, and system we design keeps students at the heart of our work. As higher education continues to evolve, this Summit will highlight what’s possible when we align bold ideas with data-driven planning and a shared commitment to the success of all students.
We are honored to welcome Jacob Fraire, President of ECMC Foundation, as our 2026 keynote presenter. A nationally respected leader in postsecondary opportunity and student success, Fraire will bring deep insight into the policies, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of education
Whether you're seeking fresh perspectives, proven tools, or collaborative solutions, the 2026 Student Success Summit offers a dynamic environment to learn, reflect, and plan for meaningful change.
Location & Parking
The 2026 Student Success Summit will be held on the University of Louisville campus in the vibrant Swain Student Activities Center, offering an energizing setting for collaboration and learning. Parking options will be provided in emails to registrants about a week prior to the event.
Registration now open!
The registration deadline has been extended to March 5, or until capacity is reached. The registration fee is $200 and includes a reception on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 2.
Lodging options
The Council has arranged three blocks you can book from; please use the one that best fits your needs.
- Home2Suites Louisville Airport Expo - Booking Link
- Address: 300 Crittenden Drive, Louisville (2 miles from venue)
- Rate: $119/night
- Available nights: Sun, March 22 and Mon, March 23
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport - Booking Link
- Address: 130 Central Avenue, Louisville (1.4 miles from venue)
- Rate: $129/night
- Available nights: Sun, March 22 and Mon, March 23
- Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport - Booking Link
- Address: 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville (1.5 miles from venue)
- Rate: $132/night
- Available nights: Sun, March 22 and Mon, March 23
Call for Proposals
The submission deadline for the call for proposals closed on January 26. Notification of acceptance has been sent out.
Student Success Awards Nominations
The submission deadline for the awards nominations closed on Feb. 6. Awards will be announced at the closing session of the Summit.
General event Information
If you have any other questions regarding the event, please direct those to the CPE event manager at heather.faesy@ky.gov.
Last Updated: 2/26/2026