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 education and industry leaders to foster collaborative relationships and address the future needs of universities and their students.
Join engineering deans, department heads, and development and communications leaders to discuss 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.
One person can register multiple attendees for the conference under the same order. Their contact information will be used in the “Ticket Holder Info” section located at the end of the registration form.
Sunday, July 26 Optional travel day
| Noon- 5 p.m. | Check in and registration |
| 1-4 p.m. | Optional Google AI workshop |
| 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 at Bryant-Denny Stadium |
We invite you to wear your university’s gear today!
| 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 |
| 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Social at PopStroke |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner with university or discussion groups |
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8 a.m.-noon | Morning plenary and sessions |
| Noon-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Optional AI workshop (differs from Monday’s) |
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.
BLOCK NAME: SEC Engineering Leadership Summit
BLOCK DATES: July 26, 2026-July 30, 2026
RATE: $254 per night Double Queen Suite and King Suite
BLOCK NAME: SEC Engineering Leadership Summit
BLOCK DATES: July 26, 2026-July 30, 2026
RATE: $129 per night Double Queen and Traditional King (Rooms do not include Breakfast)
BLOCK NAME: SEC Engineering
BLOCK DATES: July 26, 2026-July 30, 2026
RATE: $115 per night Two Queen Beds
To provide for maximum flexibility, no shuttle service will be offered. Parking is convenient to all Summit venues and will be shared with attendees in advance.
For additional questions and information, please contact Ali Hubbard at ali.hubbard@ua.edu or use the form below.
