Save the dates: June 14-16, 2027
From Innovation to Impact
This year’s conference theme draws inspiration from UNC Kenan-Flagler’s core values of innovation, impact, inclusion, and integrity. Participants will share, discuss, and engage in innovative experiential learning practices that create meaningful impact for both students and partner organizations.
Registration will open on November 2, with more information to be added soon!
The 2027 LEPE conference theme draws inspiration from UNC Kenan-Flagler’s core values of innovation, impact, inclusion, and integrity. Participants will share, discuss, and engage in innovative experiential learning practices that create meaningful impact for both students and partner organizations.
| STARTS | ENDS | LOCATIONS IN CHAPEL HILL, NC | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
June 14, 2027 · 2:00 pm ET |
June 16, 2027 · 4:00 pm ET |
Rizzo Executive Conference Center and Bell Hall, Kenan-Flagler Business School, The University of North Carolina (UNC) |
Opens November 2, 2026. Early Bird ends March 1, 2027 |
1:00 pm Conference Check-In Table Opens
2:00 pm LEPE Leadership & Sub-Committee Meetings
3:00 pm Session for First-Time Conference Attendees
5:00 pm Welcome Remarks & Conference Overview
5:30 pm Happy Hour & Networking
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Drinks & Social Time
REP YOUR SCHOOL DAY! Wear branded gear from your university.
Morning Join other LEPE attendees for full breakfast buffet at Rizzo Conference Center (included in hotel stay)
8:30 am LEPE Group Photo in your school gear, Rizzo Conference Center
8:45 am In transit to Bell Hall, Kenan-Flagler Business School
9:15 am Plenary: Welcome and Connectivity Session, Bell Hall, Kenan-Flagler
9:45 am Plenary: Professional Development Session
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Concurrent Sessions and Labs
12:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Plenary Session
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions and Labs
4:30 pm Optional: Visit of the Carolina Basketball Museum
5:30 pm Optional: Shuttle departs for Campus Tour (ends at dinner location)
6:00 pm Dinner, Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
7:30 pm Drinks and Social Time, He’s Not Here
Morning Join other LEPE attendees for full breakfast buffet at Rizzo Conference Center (included in hotel stay)
9:00 am Concurrent Sessions and Labs
10:00 am Break
10:15 am Plenary Session
11:15 am Break
11:30 am Concurrent Sessions and Labs
12:30 pm Lunch
1:45 pm Concurrent Sessions and Labs
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm Plenary: Reflection, LEPE Updates, and Announcements of LEPE 2028
4:00 pm Conference Ends