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PeopleGrove + CORE Annual Summit in Chicago

Shape Clinical & Experiential Education and Student & Alumni Engagement

One Summit in Chicago curated for you.

From architecture tours to product enhancements, the 2026 Annual Summit in Chicago brings together the CORE Annual Summit and PeopleGrove Innovators events into an intentionally designed experience. The Annual Summit offers curated sessions aligned to your program, department, products, and goalsSo every session is relevant, practical, and actionable. 

Join us in the Windy City to network with your peers and discover how to maximize your platform's potential. You will learn how to better engage and serve end-users, and our product team will share exciting announcements about enhanced features & functionality. 

Breakout Session Topics

By Department

  • Alumni & Advancement
  • Career Development & Exploration
  • Experiential Learning
  • Mentorship

By Program

  • Behavioral Science
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Vet Tech, OT, PA & More

By Product

  • CORE CompMS
  • CORE ELMS
  • PathwayU 
  • PeopleGrove Engagement Hub
  • PeopleGrove Experience Hub
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Agenda at a Glance

DAY 1

Monday, August 3

Pre-Summit Workshops

Optional, hands-on sessions before the main event for new (or nearly new) admin users. 

Welcome Networking Reception

DAY 2

Tuesday, August 4

Main Event

Programming with dedicated breakout session topics.

Detailed agenda coming soon.

Evening Networking Social – Rooftop at The Wit

Join us for an unforgettable rooftop networking social evening at The Wit in Chicago, featuring stunning skyline views and meaningful connections.

DAY 3

Wednesday, August 5

Main Conference

Programming with dedicated program tracks for Clinical & Non-Clinical Education and Student & Alumni Engagement.

Detailed agenda coming soon.

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Meet the Experts Behind Each Session

Dawn Hiles

Chief Executive Officer, PeopleGrove

Jason Langdon

Senior Vice President of Customer Service, PeopleGrove

Ela Provost

Vice President of Product, PeopleGrove

Dustin Maines

Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering, PeopleGrove

Nick Ranieri

Senior Vice President of Technology, PeopleGrove

Sarah Myksin

Sarah Myksin

Associate Vice President of Customer Success, PeopleGrove

Share Your Success

Call for Proposals

Do you have a success story you'd like to share, a proven use case, best practice, or a "lesson learned" that could help your peers? We want to hear from you! The heart of the Summit is the brilliance of our community, and we invite you to submit a proposal to lead (or co-lead) a session that inspires and supports others.

Being a presenter is a fantastic way to build your professional brand and share the incredible work your institution is doing. 

The date to submit a proposal has passed. If you intended to submit a session idea, please reach out to your CSM to discuss.

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Reserve Your Room In Our Block and Save

We have reserved a room block at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Please use the link to the right to reserve your room as soon as possible.

Why Attend the PeopleGrove Annual Summit?

This is not a one-size-fits-all conference—it’s a curated experience designed to help you do your work better and drive the results you need.

Sessions Tailored to Your Role & Responsibilities

Attend role-specific programming tailored to your responsibilities, so every session is relevant to the program or department and work you do every day.

The Power of Networking

There is no substitute for being in the room. Build lasting relationships with peers in clinical education, student success, and alumni engagement.

Product-Driven Best Practices

Learn product-driven best practices from peer institutions using our solutions to solve real-world challenges and improve program outcomes.

Strategic Insights

Our sessions aren't just theoretical; they are filled with peer best practices, lessons learned and tactics you can take back to campus and apply immediately.

Learn From Your Peers

Discover proven strategies by joining peer-led sessions grounded in real-world use cases and explore success stories from institutions facing similar challenges.

Insider Product Announcements

Get an exclusive first look at new features, functionality and product roadmap updates. You’ll see where the technology is headed and have a chance to provide feedback directly to the our product team.