SEC Engineering Leadership Summit
Hosted by The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering
Tuscaloosa, AL
July 27-29
Leaders from engineering programs across the SEC are heading to The University of Alabama this July for the 2026 SEC Engineering Leadership Summit. This three-day conference brings together industry professionals to foster collaborative relationships and address the future needs of the industry.
Join deans, department heads, and development and communications leaders to discuss the pressing topics facing our programs and institutions. This year’s summit will place particular focus on the immediate and long-term implications of artificial intelligence for engineering and computer science disciplines.
Hotel Information
The following hotels have reserved room blocks for the Engineering Leadership Summit. Attendees should book early to ensure availability. Individuals are responsible for their reservations and expenses.
Hotel Capstone
BLOCK NAME: UA-College of Engineering 2026 SEC Engineering Deans Conference
BLOCK DATES: July 26, 2026-July 30, 2026
RATE: $129 per night Double Queen and Traditional King (Rooms do not include Breakfast)
Hampton Inn
BLOCK NAME: 2026 SEC Engineering
BLOCK DATES: July 26, 2026-July 30, 2026
RATE: $115 per night Two Queen Beds
Tentative Schedule
July 27-29
Sunday, July 26 Optional travel day
Monday, July 27
| 3-6 p.m. | Check in and registration |
| 4-6 p.m. | Optional organized tours of the Styslinger College of Engineering, research centers and research institute facilities |
| 6-8 p.m. | Opening reception |
Tuesday, July 28
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8 a.m.-noon | Morning plenary and sessions |
| noon-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-5 p.m. | Afternoons sessions and breakouts |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Evening reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner with university or discussion groups |
Wednesday, July 29
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8 a.m.-noon | Morning plenary and sessions |
| noon-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-3 p.m. | Optional tour or event |
Contact
For additional questions and information, please contact Ali Hubbard at ali.hubbard@ua.edu or use the form below.
