Event Excellence Summit
Planning with Purpose. Hosting with Excellence.
Save the Date
November 5, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM in Wilburn Auditorium (Agenda, speakers, and registration details coming soon).
About the Summit
Join colleagues from across Pepperdine for the inaugural Event Excellence Summit, a half-day gathering dedicated to strengthening how we plan, coordinate, and deliver exceptional events across the University.
Hosted by Campus Logistics as part of the University Calendar Initiative, the Summit will bring together event planners, administrative professionals, campus partners, and University leaders to share practical guidance, introduce new tools and processes, exchange best practices, and build stronger connections across the departments that make campus events possible.
Whether you plan events regularly or support them as one part of your role, you'll leave with practical resources, new connections, and a clearer understanding of how to navigate event planning and scheduling at Pepperdine.
What You'll Learn
The Summit will combine practical learning, conversation, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and campus partners.
Topics will include:
- The University Calendar Initiative
- Pepperdine's new event planning and scheduling processes
- 25Live
- High Impact Dates and scheduling best practices
- Campus event planning resources and templates
- Hospitality and event excellence at Pepperdine
- Planning timelines and coordination with campus partners
- Frequently overlooked planning considerations
- Planning and operational considerations for events in The Mountain
- Best practices and lessons learned from experienced Pepperdine event planners
Connect With Your Campus Partners
Successful events require collaboration. The Summit will provide opportunities to meet representatives from departments that support events across the Malibu campus, learn more about the services they provide, and understand when and how to involve them in your planning process.
Participating campus partners will include representatives from:
- Campus Logistics
- Facilities Services
- Public Safety
- Business Services
- POC
- Transportation Services
- Office of Insurance & Risk
- University Events
- and many more
Who Should Attend
Event Excellence Summit is designed for anyone involved in planning, coordinating, or supporting events at Pepperdine University. Whether you organize large campus programs, coordinate departmental meetings, support student events, or manage space reservations, this symposium will provide valuable information, practical resources, and opportunities to connect with campus partners.
More Information Coming Soon
Registration, speaker announcements, agenda details, and additional event information will be shared in the coming months.
We look forward to bringing Pepperdine's event planning community together for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection.