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2026 CPHE Conference
The 2026 Contemplative Practices for Higher Education (CPHE) Conference will be held from March 12-14 in Blacksburg, Virginia. This gathering provides higher education professionals, students and others interested in contemplative practice and pedagogy with an opportunity to share new work and explore new methods across all disciplines and domains.
The CPHE conference is convened by C-HEARTS, the Contemplative Higher Education Alliance for Research, Teaching, and Service, and, in 2026, is hosted by Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; VT) under the leadership of Conference Co-Chairs Matthew Komelski and Samantha Harden, and the 2026 Conference Organizing Committee.
SPONSORSHIPS are welcomed, which allow us to offer Student Registration at a vastly reduced rate, as well as scholarships available to those experiencing financial hardship. Learn more about how to SPONSOR US.
Learn more about Lodging & Travel details for the 2026 conference, including a conference room rate at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
Registration Portal
Opening Soon!
REGISTRATION FEES
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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY REGISTRATION
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Early-Bird Professional: $250 (through Feb. 4)
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Standard Professional: $300 (as of Feb. 5)
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Student (Grad, Undergrad): $75
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SATURDAY DAYLONG RETREAT REGISTRATION
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Professional: $60
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Student: $25
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SPONSORSHIPS enable us to keep the cost of the conference as low as possible, particularly in providing vastly reduced Student Registration rates. We also raise funds for the Douglas Lindner Scholarship Fund for those requiring support in order to be able to attend.