The Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLAR) conference is the sector-leading event focused on postsecondary online learning leadership and strategy. Convening in Boston, MA in 2026, the event elevates and explores digital learning, innovation, and strategic leadership in higher education, making it a must-attend event for Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) and their teams.
Digital leadership is integral to the access mission, commitment to excellence, and sustainability of today's institutions. SOLAR’s program focuses on the best practices, thought leadership, and strategy that institutional leaders need to embrace digital transformation in postsecondary education. The event, located at the Westin Seaport District, provides a convenient location for a highly-curated conference that lends itself to meaningful networking, fellowship, and idea sharing.
Join key campus leaders – presidents, provosts, deans, instructional designers, faculty, and others focused on digital leadership – July 29-31, 2026*.
*COLOs from UPCEA member institutions can expect to be invited to an in-person convening of the Council for Chief Online Learning Officers, on the morning of July 29, 2026.
Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
United States
