The USC EdTech Symposium is a one-day event that brings together higher education professionals, industry partners, and students to explore innovation, technology and the future of teaching, learning, and campus operations.

The symposium will be held on November 4, 2026 at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

The event is designed for higher education IT professionals, faculty, instructional designers, administrators, students and industry partners interested in technology and innovation in higher education.

Registration details, including pricing and deadlines, are available on the event website. A registration link will be provided once enrollment opens.

Pricing details will vary by attendee type (e.g., university staff, students, vendors). Some sessions or groups may be offered discounted or complimentary registration.

Yes! Students are encouraged to attend and participate in sessions, networking opportunities and poster presentations.

The symposium will feature keynote speakers, university-led concurrent sessions, vendor-led sessions, panel discussions, and poster presentations.

A Call for Proposals (CFP) will be available on the website. Faculty, staff, students, and vendors are encouraged to submit ideas aligned with the symposium tracks and themes.

The full agenda will be published on the event website in advance of the symposium.

Vendors can participate through sponsorship packages that include exhibit space, session opportunities, and branding visibility. Details will be available on the website or by contacting the event team.

Yes, vendor sessions are part of the program; however, they must be educational and focused on thought leadership, innovation, and real-world applications—not sales pitches.

Parking information and directions are available in the Parking, Directions and Accommodations section of the website.

Yes, a light breakfast, lunch, and light refreshments will be provided during the event, along with coffee, water, and canned soft drinks throughout the day.

The Alumni Center patios, driveway, sidewalks, and surrounding green space are non-smoking areas. All forms of tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, pipes, e-cigarettes, and vaping are prohibited.

Yes, the Pastides Alumni Center is accessible. The Alumni Center has one street-level entrance off Senate Street and three automatic ADA doors leading into the main lobby. A wheelchair ramp from the street level to the main entrance is located on Senate Street. Two guest elevators are located on all levels, and restroom entrances and doorways are wide for easy passage. The restrooms feature wider stall areas, handrails, automatic faucets, and hand-free towel dispensers. Fully accessible drinking fountains are available on the first and second floors.  Special needs guests are welcome to bring trained service animals covered under the ADA into the Alumni Center. If you require accommodation, please indicate your needs during registration or contact the event team.

Yes, the symposium will include dedicated vendor sessions, breaks and vendor expo engagement.

Absolutely. The vendor expo is designed to encourage interaction, demonstrations, and meaningful conversations with industry partners.

For general inquiries, sponsorship details or proposal questions, please contact the event team through the website.

The USC EdTech Symposium is part of an ongoing effort to bring together the higher education technology community, with plans to grow and expand in future years.