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Beyond the Campus — EDMO Executive Summit | Puerto Rico 2026
An Exclusive Summit By EDMO

Beyond the
Campus

Puerto Rico  ·  September 2026

An invitation-only leadership gathering where the most senior minds in American higher education convene away from the conference circuit, free from institutional formality to examine the future of admissions, AI and the decisions that will define the next decade.

Summit
Beyond the Campus
Dates
3rd — 5th September 2026
Location
Puerto Rico, United States
Format
Invite Only · Fully Hosted
Puerto Rico Summit
The Summit

Leadership for a
future in transition

Beyond the Campus is a private, invitation-only leadership summit convened by EDMO bringing together a carefully selected group of senior higher-education leaders for three days in Puerto Rico. It is designed to be, and to feel, entirely unlike anything that happens at a conference.

There are no keynotes, no exhibitions and no panels. Only a carefully selected group of peers, in a remarkable setting, having the conversations that institutional seniority and public visibility ordinarily prevent.

Key Takeaways

What delegates
leave with

Every element of the summit is designed to produce insights, relationships and commitments that outlast the three days in Puerto Rico.

I
Enduring peer relationships at the highest level
Three days of shared meals, candid dialogue and curated experiences build the professional relationships that outlast any single gathering.
II
Strategic clarity on AI in higher education
Move beyond vendor narratives. Examine what AI actually delivers its genuine value, its honest limitations with peers navigating the same decisions.
III
Candid dialogue that does not happen at conferences
All sessions operate under the Chatham House Rule. Delegates speak with complete candour in a setting designed to protect that honesty.
IV
Strategy informed by real-world institutional experience
Practical insights from peers at the same level of responsibility navigating the same pressures funding, AI, demographics, and competition.
V
A premium experience worth the time away
Puerto Rico. Curated dining. Cultural experiences. Every element of the programme is designed to justify three days away from the institution.
VI
Personal commitments to act differently
The closing session distils insights into specific, actionable institutional commitments what each delegate will do differently, and by when.
Summit Programme

Three days of
open dialogue

No long presentations. No traditional panels. Structured around facilitated conversation, peer exchange and curated Puerto Rico experiences.

Day One
3rd September
Arrival & Welcome
Day Two
4th September
Strategy & Fun
Day Three
5th September
Reflection & Close
Day One
Arrival & Welcome
Thursday, 3rdSeptember 2026
Arrivals, introductions and the first leadership conversation.
14:00 — 17:00
Arrival
Delegate Arrivals & Private Transfers
Arrivals in Puerto Rico. Private transfers to the venue. Hotel check-in and welcome refreshments.
17:30 — 18:00
Opening Reception
Welcome to Beyond the Campus
Context-setting on the summit purpose and format. Introduction of delegates and operating principles.
  • Why this group of leaders was convened
  • The shifting enrollment landscape in 2026 and beyond
18:00 Onwards
Welcome Dinner
Curated Welcome Dinner
Private dinner for all delegates,followed by Stellaris Casino night.
Day Two
Fun & Experiences
Friday, 4th September 2026
Beyond the conversations, let Puerto Rico's culture, coastline and cuisine take care of the rest.
08:00 — 9:00
Breakfast
Breakfast With Higher Ed Leaders
A curated breakfast experience bringing together all leaders for candid conversation before the day begins.
09:30 — 10:30
Session I
AI and the Future of Admissions
Structured examination of where AI delivers genuine institutional value and where limitations are understated.
  • AI in document processing and transcript evaluation
  • Enrollment forecasting and predictive yield management
  • What separates institutions pulling ahead from those still hesitating
11:00 — 12:00
Open Dialogue
Off the Record What Admissions Will Look Like in 2030
The most consequential session of the summit. Completely off-the-record under strict Chatham House Rule. No recording. No external notes.
12:00 — 16:00
Experience
Open to Explore
From here, the day is entirely your own. Whether you explore Old San Juan, relax by the water or simply take in the warmth of Puerto Rico, this time belongs to you..
16:00 — 18:00
Activities
Adventures Curated by EDMO
We have gone deep into Puerto Rico to find the experiences worth having, and we are bringing them to you. Adventurous. Surprising. Genuinely extraordinary. Details coming soon, and we promise it will be everything we said it would be.
18:00 onwards
Dinner
Experiential Dinner
A private dinner for the full delegation, curated, intimate and designed to be the most memorable meal of your time in Puerto Rico.
Day Three
Reflection & Close
Saturday, 5th September 2026
Strategic synthesis, personal commitments and the closing conversation.
08:00 — 9:00
Breakfast
Breakfast With Higher Ed Leaders
A curated breakfast experience bringing together all leaders for candid conversation before the day begins.
09:00 — 9:30
Closing Session
Closing the Summit
Context-setting on what the three days produced and what comes next. Commitments made, connections confirmed, and the work ahead acknowledged.
  • What this group of leaders accomplished together
  • The decisions and shifts that will shape enrollment in 2026 and beyond
  • What each delegate commits to doing differently, and by when
09:30 — 11:30
Explore
Explore the Property & Rest
The afternoon belongs to you and the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, rest, explore or do absolutely nothing.
11:00 onwards
Departures
Delegate Departures Private Airport Transfers
Private transfers to the airport are arranged for every delegate. The only thing left to do is say goodbye, and we will make that easy too.
Day Four
Final Departures
Saturday, 27 September 2026
Safe travels home private airport transfers for all delegates.
Morning onwards
Departures
Delegate Departures Private Airport Transfers
Private transfers to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport arranged for all delegates departing on Saturday 27 September.
Fully Hosted by EDMO

What's
included

EDMO hosts every invited participant in full. Your only task is to confirm your attendance we take care of the rest.

  • ✓ Round-trip flights within the United States
  • ✓ Luxury hotel accommodation for two nights
  • ✓ All meals throughout the summit
  • ✓ Local transportation across Puerto Rico
  • ✓ Curated Puerto Rico experience activities
  • ✓ Full summit discussions & programming
Reserve Your Spot

Confirm Your Attendance

We would be honoured to have you in the room

Seats are limited and by invitation only. Confirm your attendance and the EDMO team will be in touch with all travel details and the full programme ahead of September.

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