2026 U of M Public Engagement Conference

The University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement invites the University community and community partners to a day-long university-wide public engagement conference showcasing the variety of ways that the University partners with communities, governments, non-profit organizations, and business and industry. The conference will feature sessions on the latest in the University's community-engaged research, teaching, and outreach efforts. 

For detailed proposal information, please see the call for proposals document.

Schedule at-a-glance

8:00 - 8:30 a.m.    Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.   Plenary
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.    Break
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.    Session A
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.    Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.   Session B
11:30 - 1 p.m.    Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 p.m.    Break
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.    Session C
2:00 - 2:15 p.m.    Break
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.    Session D
3:00-4:00 p.m.    Poster Session and Reception