#ECSAS 2026
11-13 NOV 2026
SEVILLE
CENTERING STUDENT AFFAIRS
WITHIN THE HIGHER EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM
ABOUT
The goal of the European Conference for Student Affairs and Services is to provide education, training, resources, and support to professionals working in student affairs and services roles in the European education area and beyond.
THIS YEAR'S FOCUS
Student affairs and services should not operate on the margins of higher education — they sit at its core.
As institutions face rising demands around student mental health, international mobility, digital transformation, and post-pandemic engagement, the professionals who shape the everyday student experience and campus life must be recognized as integral to the educational mission itself.
THE SOLUTION
ECSAS 2026 examines what it means to center student affairs and services within the higher education ecosystem: not as auxiliary support, but as a structural pillar that connects academic success, student well-being, institutional strategy, and societal responsibility.
From rethinking how we prepare globally fluent professionals, to modernizing engagement models on campuses that encourage more participation, to embedding well-being as a shared institutional commitment — this edition asks how we move student affairs from the periphery to the center of higher education decision-making.
CALL FOR PROGRAMS
EucA is accepting proposal abstracts from higher education practitioners who wish to share their knowledge and experience by presenting a peer-delivered educational session during the conference.
Interested individuals will complete and submit a proposal form electronically that will require them to craft an outline of their session.
Presenters will be expected to pay registration and other related fees associated with attending the conference. Please note that all accepted programs will allow presenters to register with an Early Bird conference fee.
You will submit your program through NASPA'S platform, for which you need an account. Please note that it's free to create a NASPA account and you don't need to be a member of NASPA to submit programs.
Please note that all accepted programs will allow presenters to register with an Early Bird conference fee.
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 20 July 2026
TOPICS
More information coming soon!
TYPE OF SESSIONS
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 20 July 2026
RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED BY: 17 August 2026
DURATION: 50 minutes
Share in depth an initiative in your institution and use it as a starting point to launch conversations with the audience. To choose from the following sub-formats:
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General Presentations:
Go in-depth in your work by showcasing promising practices implemented in your institution
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Panel Presentations:
Bring together different voices from the field to talk about common challenges and practices across institutions or countries.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
DAY 0 - 10 November 2026
From 19:00
Happy Hour Drinks!
Join us for a relaxed gathering with drinks, great conversation, and a touch of cultural exchange!
Optional networking activity, registration will be required. Drinks are available for purchase
DAY 1 - 11 November 2026
08:00 - 09:00
Registrations
09:00 - 09:50
Welcome session
10:00 - 10:50
Keynote
10:50 - 11:20
Coffee break
11:30 - 12:20
Concurrent sessions
12:30 - 13:20
Concurrent sessions
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 15:20
Concurrent sessions
15:30 - 16:30
Flash Talks
16:30 - 17:30
Networking activity, registration will be required
18:00 - 21:00
Cultural activity, registration will be required
DAY 2 - 12 November 2026
08:00 - 09:00
Registrations
09:00 - 09:50
Concurrent sessions
10:00 - 10:50
Keynote
10:50 - 11:20
Coffee break
11:30 - 12:20
Concurrent sessions
12:30 - 13:20
Concurrent sessions
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 15:20
Concurrent sessions
15:30 - 16:30
Coffee and networking
16:30 - 17:30
Closing session and keynote
From 18:00
Cultural activity, registration will be required
DAY 3 - 13 November 2026
All day
Cultural activities, registration will be required
More details coming soon!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Details coming soon!
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
The ECSAS conference will take place at the Meliá Sevilla Hotel, in Seville, Spain.
Address: Dr. Pedro de Castro, 1, Seville
Phone: +34 954 42 15 11
Email: melia.sevilla@melia.com
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Enjoy exclusive discounts as an ECSAS participant!
Meliá Lebreros: Secure your room at the same hotel where the conference will take place. Maximize luxury and comfort with an ECSAS discount! Discount deadline: 21 October.
Conditions:
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Stay under discount: from Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13
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Room: Meliá Room Double Bed, Street view, 23 m2
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Services: Free High-speed Wi-Fi
Hotel Hesperia: A charming hotel with a true Andalusian spirit. Access with discount code: “ECSAS”. No booking deadline.
More information coming soon!
Hotel Sevilla Center: An elegant accommodation option with good connections. Access with discount code: EUCA. Discount deadline: 15 July.
More information coming soon!
Secure the best deals by arranging your accommodation early!
Seville is very popular around that time, and prices tend to go up closer to the event. Booking early helps you secure the best available option.
HOW TO GET THERE
FLY WITH A DISCOUNT!
Flying internationally? ECSAS has your back:
Lufthansa Group is the preferred airline partner for the conference.
Participants can benefit from special discounts (approx. 2%–10%, subject to booking class*) when booking flights with the following airlines:
*Important: Taxes and fees are not discounted. “Light” and “Business Saver” fares are excluded.
FEE & REGISTRATIONS
Your ECSAS 2026 registration will be confirmed once the payment is processed and the information has been submitted.
REGISTRATIONS FROM 1 JULY TO 16 SEPTEMBER
Regular Fee
Non-members: €725
EucA & NASPA members: €600
Late Fee
Non-members: €775
EucA & NASPA members: €625
REGISTRATIONS FROM 15 SEPTEMBER
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Refund requests received by 11 September 2026 will receive a full refund of your registration fee, less a 50€ service and processing fee. Please write to admin@euca.eu to submit a refund request. Please allow up to 15 days for processing.
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Refund requests received between 12 September 2026 and 12 October 2026 will receive a refund equal to 50% of your registration fee. Please write to admin@euca.eu to submit a refund request. Please allow up to 15 days for processing.
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Refund requests received after 13 October 2026 are not eligible for a refund.
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Exceptions to the cancellation refund policy outlined above will be considered on a case-by-case basis and decisions will be made approximately 15 business days after the conclusion of the conference.
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Attendee substitutions are permitted. Please submit the substitution request to both brussels.office@euca.eu and admin@euca.eu
Please, note:
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EucA and NASPA will not reimburse registration fees for weather, travel-related delays or cancellations, or other circumstances outside of EucA and NASPA's control that prevent attendees from traveling to the event.
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Conferences may be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen major circumstances. In this case, registration fees will be refunded; however, EucA and NASPA will not be responsible for additional costs, including but not limited to cancellation/change fees assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies.
APPLY AND ATTEND WITH A SCHOLARSHIP!
Luca Demontis Scholarship
EucA's Luca Demontis Scholarship is honouring the legacy of Luca Demontis by providing financial support to the next generation of leaders in student affairs!
Apply now, get a scholarship, and experience ECSAS 2026 for a discounted fee next November!
More information coming soon.
BECOME A SPONSOR
With a strong focus on residential life, college management, energy-efficient housing, and student support systems, the event offers a unique opportunity for companies to engage with decision-makers seeking high-quality services, impactful tools, and new technologies.
BENEFITS
Establish your brand as a key player among a targeted public and SAS professionals leaders in the higher education sector.
Position your organization as a leader and innovator in supporting student success, showing solutions that could benefit participants.
Connect with potential new clients, partners, and influence on key stakeholders in the field of student affairs.
Demonstrate your commitment to improving higher education and student experiences globally, attract potential clients and new partners to improve your impact.
Interested?
Contact us!
Giacomo Baccarelli,
NETWORKING AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Details coming soon!
CONTACT
Mirela Mazalu,