ACAOPU 2026
Summer Meeting & Summit
Connect with the leaders defining the next chapter of college admissions
June 8-12, 2026 Miami, FL
Get an Inside Look at What's Shaping College Admissions
We can't wait to see you. Mark your calendars for June 8–12, 2026. Get ready for a few days of real collaboration, great conversation and the kind of warm weather and good energy that only FIU and the 305 can deliver.
This year's Summit focuses on enrollment and admissions technology and operations, diving into the tools, systems and processes that power modern admissions offices and the platforms helping institutions navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
Meeting topics and agenda will be collected in April. As always, our goal is to ensure that our ACAOPU Meeting addresses the highlights and challenges we're facing in higher education, college admissions and enrollment management.
We encourage you to send members of your operations and technology teams for a few days of professional development, collaboration and yes, a little Miami magic.
Annual Meeting & Summit Agenda
We packed these five days with great sessions, good food and plenty of Miami magic. And every afternoon at 3:05 p.m., we stop for cafecito.
Not coffee. Cafecito. It's a daily Miami ritual rooted in Cuban culture, and it's your new favorite part of the day. A strong espresso brews in a stovetop cafetera, the first drops get whipped with sugar into a light foam called espumita, then mixed with the remaining espresso.
Simple, strong and built to last all day.
Getting Here is the Easy Part
Everything you need to plan your trip is right here. Find recommended airports, hotel accommodations and transportation options below. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the event. Start thinking about your cafecito order now!
Experience the Magic of Miami
Countless Experiences
Only in Miami can you wrap up a conference session and be on the beach in twenty minutes. It's one of the most beloved cities in the world, and whether you're chasing the perfect Cuban sandwich, watching the sun melt into Biscayne Bay or getting lost in Wynwood on a Tuesday night, the city never disappoints!
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About ACAOPU
ACAOPU brings together chief admissions officers from 75 of the largest public research universities in the country. Throughout the year, members share ideas, exchange best practices and tackle the issues shaping the future of college admissions. It's where the people defining higher education come to think out loud, and this summer, we're doing it under palm trees at FIU.
ACAOPU Leadership
Fabrizio D’Aloisio
President, ACAOPU
Vice President, Enrollment Management, West Virginia University
Richard Barth, Ph.D.
Treasurer, ACAOPU
Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Clemson University
Jody Glassman
President Elect, ACAOPU
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment and University Admissions, FIU
ADA Accommodations
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or email accommodations@fiu.edu.
All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven business days before the event.