Overview

By registration; In the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, this year’s DIAP Conference invites us to explore the recipes and rhythms that create strong and effective advancement work. Each of us—whether in development, communications, alumni relations, or advancement—plays a vital role in connecting our schools’ missions with the wider world.

This year’s conference, gathering under the theme, Gumbo, Jazz and Good News: Stirring a Rich Mix for Theological Advancement, will help us reflect on how to combine the right ingredients to create something rich and lasting, while embracing the improvisation and evolution essential to our work. You’ll leave the conference with new connections, valuable resources, and a renewed appreciation for the crucial part you play in your institution’s success.

Registration opens October 20, 2026.

Conference questions can be directed to Saren Williams.