Southern Association of College & University Business Officers - SACUBO Annual Meeting 2027
Event Date
April 4–6, 2027
Location
Atlanta, GA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe SACUBO Annual Convention is the flagship gathering of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO), a professional association serving higher education institutions across the southern United States. The 2027 convention will be held April 4–6, 2027, in Atlanta, Georgia, under the theme "Diving Into the Past, Leading Into the Future: A Century of Shaping Higher Education."
The event draws chief business officers, CFOs, controllers, finance and administration professionals, and other higher education business officers from colleges and universities throughout the region. Attendees come together for professional-development sessions, best-practices sharing, and networking with peers who manage the business and financial operations of their institutions.
The convention is worth attending for its combination of timely educational sessions, meaningful peer connections, and conversations about the future of higher education finance and administration. The 2027 meeting carries special significance as SACUBO begins celebrating a century of shaping higher education, offering attendees a chance to reflect on the association's history while exploring what lies ahead.
Show Highlights
- Theme: "Diving Into the Past, Leading Into the Future: A Century of Shaping Higher Education" — marking the start of SACUBO's centennial celebration.
- Professional-development sessions organized around the convention theme, developed through a combined Call for Proposals with the SACUBO Professional Development Committee.
- Best Practices Award Program, which showcases college and university business officers' efforts to create better, more efficient, and customer-friendly business practices.
- Networking opportunities connecting business officers from institutions across the southern region.
- Business partner and sponsor exhibits, featuring solution providers serving higher education. NASPO was listed among the convention's Diamond Level Partners.
Registration
According to the official convention website, registration will open in November ahead of the April 2027 event. Prospective attendees are encouraged to save the date for April 4–6, 2027, in Atlanta.
Based on SACUBO's prior conventions, registration typically follows tiered pricing with an Early Bird rate and a Regular rate as the event approaches. Attendees should monitor the official website for confirmed pricing, pass types, and deadlines once registration opens.
History
SACUBO was founded in 1928 to inform higher education institutions in the southern region of the United States about issues affecting higher education. The association's purpose is to foster, develop, and promote improved principles and efficient practices in the business and financial management of colleges and universities.
To support these objectives, SACUBO structures several professional-development opportunities each year for its members, including its Annual Convention (annual meeting), a College Business Management Institute, and a fall workshop, along with drive-in workshops and an Annual Distinguished Service Award. The 2027 convention in Atlanta marks the beginning of SACUBO's celebration of a century of shaping higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 SACUBO Annual Convention?
The 2027 SACUBO Annual Convention takes place April 4–6, 2027, in Atlanta, Georgia. The specific host venue is expected to be announced on the official website closer to the event.
Who should attend the SACUBO Annual Convention?
The convention is designed for college and university business officers, CFOs, controllers, and finance and administration professionals at higher education institutions, primarily in the southern United States. It brings together peers focused on the business and financial management of colleges and universities.
How do I register for the 2027 convention?
According to the official website, registration opens in November ahead of the April 2027 event. Attendees should check the official convention website for pass types, pricing, and deadlines once registration goes live.
What is the theme of the 2027 SACUBO Annual Convention?
The 2027 theme is "Diving Into the Past, Leading Into the Future: A Century of Shaping Higher Education." It marks the start of SACUBO's celebration of a century of shaping higher education.
What is SACUBO?
SACUBO is the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, founded in 1928 to inform higher education institutions in the southern U.S. about issues affecting higher education. Its purpose is to foster and promote improved principles and efficient practices in the business and financial management of colleges and universities.
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