2026 Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLAR) Conference

The 2026 Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLAR) is an opportunity for senior leaders and practitioners in postsecondary online learning to convene and focus on digital learning, innovation, and strategic leadership in higher education. The conference affirms that student outcomes are paramount, discussing access, quality, completions, and impact of online, hybrid, and tech-enabled learning. It will also address the critical role of GenAI in enhancing program quality and operational efficiencies. SOLAR 2026 will explore the evolving role of online learning leaders from specialists to strategists and enterprise change agents, examining how they scan the horizon, translate trends into action, and steward organizational change, focusing on both pedagogy and operations. Attendees can expect thoughtful dialogue, collaborative exploration, and actionable insights through keynotes, interactive workshops, roundtables, and networking, covering topics like fees, budgets, governance, credentials, policy, compliance, technology ecosystems, and the human side of change. It is a must-attend event for Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) and their teams, focusing on best practices, thought leadership, and strategy for embracing digital transformation in postsecondary education.