July 14 & 15, 2027 · Boston, MA
Higher Ed PodCon 2027
MIT Samberg Conference Center
The premier international gathering for higher education podcasters, university storytellers, and audio creators returns. Two days of hands-on audio craft, institutional strategy, and community overlooking the Charles River.
MIT Samberg Center
Positioned on the 6th and 7th floors of MIT's historic Sloan building with floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass views of the Boston skyline and Charles River.
12 Defining Moments from Higher Ed PodCon
Hover or tap any moment to pause the reel. The energy, intimacy, and collaboration from past conferences carry directly into Boston 2027.
Opening Address & Vision
Setting the tone for campus audio craft, institutional voice, and creative ambition.
Field Rigs & Multi-Mic Setup
Hands-on testing with broadcast mics, portable audio interfaces, and field recorders.
Cross-Campus Connections
Unfiltered conversations and idea exchanges between peer university producers.
Live Campus Broadcasts
Showcasing institutional shows that bridge collegiate talent with local communities.
Collaborative Show Formats
Co-hosting dynamics, roundtable rhythm, and multi-host interview strategies.
Strategy & Audience Circles
Intimate circles analyzing download analytics, student reach, and episode pacing.
Translating Scholarly Research
Turning faculty papers and complex academic research into narrative gold.
Student-Led Media Voices
Empowering student reporters, intern editors, and student sound designers.
PodCon Leadership & Vision
Building the nation's premier conference dedicated to higher education audio.
Institutional Honors
Recognizing outstanding achievement and sustained impact in campus podcasting.
Audio Craft & Storytelling
Celebrating innovative sound design, student reporting, and interview craft.
The PodCon Family Wrap
A national community of collegiate creators coming together next in Boston.
Opening Address & Vision
Setting the tone for campus audio craft, institutional voice, and creative ambition.
Field Rigs & Multi-Mic Setup
Hands-on testing with broadcast mics, portable audio interfaces, and field recorders.
Cross-Campus Connections
Unfiltered conversations and idea exchanges between peer university producers.
Live Campus Broadcasts
Showcasing institutional shows that bridge collegiate talent with local communities.
Collaborative Show Formats
Co-hosting dynamics, roundtable rhythm, and multi-host interview strategies.
Strategy & Audience Circles
Intimate circles analyzing download analytics, student reach, and episode pacing.
Translating Scholarly Research
Turning faculty papers and complex academic research into narrative gold.
Student-Led Media Voices
Empowering student reporters, intern editors, and student sound designers.
PodCon Leadership & Vision
Building the nation's premier conference dedicated to higher education audio.
Institutional Honors
Recognizing outstanding achievement and sustained impact in campus podcasting.
Audio Craft & Storytelling
Celebrating innovative sound design, student reporting, and interview craft.
The PodCon Family Wrap
A national community of collegiate creators coming together next in Boston.
Three Ways to Join Higher Ed PodCon 2027
Capacity at the MIT Samberg Conference Center is strictly capped at 350 seats. Choose your pathway below to lock in early access, pitch a session, or explore partnership packages.
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Early Bird pricing ends on May 14th, 2027. Register now to secure your spot.
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MIT Samberg Conference Center
Perched on the top floors of MIT's Morris and Sophie Chang Building , the Samberg Center pairs world-class academic prestige with sweeping views of the Boston skyline and Charles River.
Charles River Panorama
Floor-to-ceiling glass wrapping around the 6th and 7th floors offers an unobstructed panoramic vantage point over the water into Boston's Back Bay.
Broadcast-Grade Acoustics
Designed for precision audio clarity, the tiered auditoriums and breakout rooms feature specialized acoustic dampening for crisp live recording and discussions.
Sunset Rooftop Terrace
Enjoy outdoor Cambridge air during the evening reception as the sun sets over the river and the Boston city lights turn on.
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About Us
Higher Ed PodCon values the voices of higher education. We want our universities and colleges to tell their stories and engage their listeners. We have created the space for higher education podcasters to share their expertise and learn from each other in service of that goal. It was founded in 2025 by Elvin Freytes, Gregg Oldring, Dean Hoke, Joe Sallustio, and Neil McPhedran to bring together members of the higher education podcast community. This unique community is communicating with stakeholders, sharing knowledge, engaging in participatory research and teaching the craft of podcasting. Today, the organizing committee has come to include Kate Young and Kylé McPhedran from Purdue University and Podium Podcast Co.
Chicago, 2025
The inaugural Higher Ed PodCon hosted 130 attendees from schools big and small across the continent.
Cleveland, 2026
The second PodCon launched the Higher Ed PodCon Awards and grew to 170 attendees from North America and Europe.
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