ABOUT
The P3•EDU MAP Summit is an event for college and university leadership – as well as select thought leaders from government, associations, foundations, and corporations – to network and share best practices around mergers, affiliations, and partnerships in higher education.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
P3•EDU will be held at George Mason's Arlington, Virginia, campus approximately 15 minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD), traffic dependent.
To view a map of the George Mason University Arlington campus click here.
The Westin Arlington Gateway
801 North Glebe Rd. | Arlington, VA 22203
703-717-6200
To search for alternate hotel availability, please use this link through aRes Travel. Please contact the P3•EDU help desk if you have any questions about making reservations at helpdesk@p3edu.com.
aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Unless otherwise noted, all event activities shall take place at
Fuse at Mason Square
3401 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22201
(Subject to change)
Welcome Reception - The Commentary at the Westin Arlington, 801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Registration; Continental breakfast
Morning Sessions
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Evening Reception
2026 FEATURED SPEAKERS
More to be announced soon
REPRESENTATIVE PAST P3•EDU SPEAKERS
2026 CONFIRMED ATTENDEES
Please join leadership from the following institutions
RESOURCES
S&P Global Ratings - U.S. Not-For-Profit Higher Education 2026 Outlook
Asset Contribution Structures in Higher Education: A Valuable Tool in the M&A Playbook
Baker Tilly - Leveraging Partnerships in Higher Education P3 EDU 2025
The Chronicle of Higher Education & P3•EDU - 2025 Public-Private Partnership Survey
Rize - Campus Innovation Through Program Sharing
SHEEO - College Mergers Consolidations and Acquisitions
NASH - Course Sharing in Action: A Practical Guide For Higher Education Systems
Hilltop Securities - Higher Education Mergers and the Two-Step Process
rpk GROUP - The Financial Health of Higher Education
TIAA Institute — Critical Competencies for Leading Major Institutional Restructuring in Higher Education (aka Big Scary Change)
Collaborative Thinking: How to Build and Sustain College Consortia, By Sarah K A Pfatteicher
The Community Solution: The Power of Radical Cooperation in Higher Education, By Michael Horowitz
PARTNER SPONSORS
FAQs
We are available to answer any additional questions. Please email our customer support team for assistance at helpdesk@p3edu.com.
Summit dates are all day Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A welcome reception will be held the evening of Monday, March 16, 2026.
Registration fees include access to all conference activities and meals:
Monday, March 16 – Evening Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 17 – Full Day Program; Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Reception
Business or business casual attire
Sponsorship is available by invitation only. Please contact info@p3edu.com if you are interested in sponsorship.
Attendance at P3•EDU MAP Summit is intended for college and university executive leaders including chancellors, presidents, provosts, CFOs, VPs, and trustees. Please contact helpdesk@p3edu.com if you have questions about attendance.
The registration fee for college, university, and association attendees is $595. The registration fee for corporate and non-university attendees is $2,995.
Payment for P3•EDU MAP Summit is by credit card only. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact helpdesk@p3edu.com.
If you need to make any changes to your registration, please email helpdesk@p3edu.com.
Event tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the 2026 event, you may substitute another attendee in your place. We can also transfer your registration fee to our 2027 P3•EDU spring event. Please email helpdesk@p3edu.com with any cancellation or transfer requests.
All confirmations are sent via email at the conclusion of your registration. If you have not received an email confirmation, please check your spam or junk mail folder. If you still need a copy of your confirmation or receipt, please email helpdesk@p3edu.com.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 6 miles away and travel time is 10 – 15 minutes depending on traffic. Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 20-30 miles away and travel time is 25 – 35 minutes depending on traffic.
Fuse at Mason Square, 3401 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from their hotel and airport.
Yes. We will provide a complimentary shuttle between the Westin Arlington Gateway and Fuse at Mason Square for both the evening reception on Monday, March 16, and the event on Tuesday, March 17. Please email helpdesk@p3edu.com with any special travel assistance needs.