Kentucky Postsecondary Education Trusteeship Conference 2026

The Kentucky Postsecondary Education Trusteeship Conference examines the critical intersection of higher education and economic vitality within the Commonwealth. As the global talent economy evolves, the conference highlights the vital role of postsecondary institutions as engines of community and workforce development. Attendees will engage with keynote speaker Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO of Lumina Foundation, who will discuss the evolution of higher education to meet the needs of the 'human work' era, emphasizing human capital as a driver of shared prosperity. The event challenges participants to rethink institutions' roles in regional stability and statewide growth. Designed for university and system leaders, trustees, regents, and state policymakers, it focuses on effective board leadership to address current and future challenges facing colleges and universities, offering high-level dialogue and networking opportunities.