EDF 2027

June 15–17, 2027 · Tucson, Arizona

Registration Opens January 2027

Join Us in Tucson

Three days. One community.

Every summer, the people who advance university engineering gather in one place. In 2027, that place is Tucson with three days of candid conversation, shared playbooks, and the kind of peer connection you can’t find anywhere else.

Come for the sessions, leave with a network that lasts all year.

Dates

June 15–17, 2027

Location

Tucson, Arizona

Host

University of Arizona

The Experience

Come for the sessions. Stay for the people.

Registration

Bring Your Team

Registration opens in January 2027. Groups from the same institution qualify for a one-time team discount.

Teams of 5–9

10%

Teams of 10+

All participants must be from the same organization to qualify. For a group rate, contact info@engdevforum.com.

Where You’ll Stay

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

Our home base for EDF 2027 sits in the Catalina foothills just north of the city, with the mountains on one side and sweeping desert views on the other. Sessions, meals, and evening gatherings all happen on site, so the conversations never have to stop for a shuttle.

AAA Four-Diamond Resort Santa Catalina Foothills Pools, Spa & Golf

3800 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718

Book Your Room

Reserve in the EDF group block at our discounted conference rate, subject to availability. See everything included with your stay.

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona

What You’ll Take Home

Ideas you can use right away.

Plenaries and breakouts built specifically for engineering advancement plus the hallway conversations that turn into next year’s playbook. You’ll leave with fresh strategies, sharper thinking, and peers who understand the work.

The Details

Everything Else You Need

Travel

Airport guidance, ground transportation, and local Tucson tips will be posted here as we get closer to the conference.

Details Coming Soon

Conference Hotel

EDF 2027 will be held at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718. A discounted room block is available for attendees.

Group Rate Dates

The EDF rate is available for stays from June 11 to June 21, 2027, subject to availability, so you can arrive early or stay on and enjoy more of Tucson.

Included with Your Stay

The resort service charge is waived for every night booked in the EDF block. Your stay includes:

In-room Wi-Fi
Unlimited access to the Westin Workout, including all fitness classes
Bottled water in your guest room
Shuttle service within three miles of the resort, including La Encantada Shopping Center and the nearby dining plaza (home to Blanco and other restaurants)
Complimentary tennis and pickleball court time during open play
Driving range access with complimentary balls, plus clubs if needed
Morning shuttle service to Sabino Canyon for hiking

Book your room in the EDF block

Schedule & Sessions

The full three-day agenda — plenaries, breakout sessions, and networking — will be published ahead of the conference and available live in the Whova app.

Full Schedule Coming Soon

Sponsorship Opportunities

Industry / Corporate / For-Profit Tier — $10k

Listed on the Whova app and the conference agenda
Five minutes of remarks ahead of a plenary speaker
Prominent logo recognition on the EDF website
Two complimentary conference registrations
Company marketing items in the conference check-in bag
Logo recognition in a dedicated sponsor “thank you” email
6’ table in the sponsor section outside the meeting rooms

Institution of Higher Education Tier — $5k

Listed on the Whova app and the conference agenda
Prominent logo recognition on the EDF website
Two complimentary registrations (Engineering / Advancement staff)
One complimentary HR / Talent Acquisition registration
Logo and marketing items in the conference check-in bag
Logo recognition in a dedicated sponsor “thank you” email
6’ table in the sponsor section outside the meeting rooms

Ready to make your EDF 2027 sponsorship commitment? Contact Sean Burns, EDF President, at info@engdevforum.com.

Become a Future Conference Host

Serving as an EDF host university builds the leadership skills of your advancement team while showcasing your institution to the engineering community.

For over 30 years, volunteers from across the country have brought the EDF Annual Conference together, fostering a more connected network. Fresh locations and perspectives keep us relevant and growing.

Interested in hosting a future conference? Contact us at info@engdevforum.com.

Beyond the Sessions

Where peers become collaborators.

Get the Whova App

The conference runs on Whova — view the agenda, connect with attendees, and get real-time updates on your phone.

Download the Whova App

Get Involved

Nominate a speaker.

Know someone who’d bring real value to the EDF stage? We welcome nominations for the 2027 program and the chance to spotlight the voices shaping engineering advancement.

Submit a Nomination