Where Computing Research Leaders Meet to Shape the Future
CRA Summit, formerly known as the CRA Conference at Snowbird, is a premier biennial gathering exclusively for leaders of computing research institutions. This invitation-only event brings together department chairs, school heads, deans from academic computing programs (including computer science, computer engineering, and information technology), and senior executives from U.S. industrial and government computing research labs and centers.
Participants will discuss and explore critical trends and challenges shaping computing research today. The Summit offers a unique forum for sharing knowledge, identifying common goals, and forging collaborations across academia, industry, and government sectors.
Key benefits of attending the CRA Summit include:
- Forward-Looking Discussions: Engage in thoughtful conversations around pressing issues and emerging opportunities in computing research.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Build bridges and identify partnership opportunities among academic institutions, industry leaders, and government research organizations.
- Strategic Networking: Connect with influential peers and establish meaningful professional relationships across North America’s computing research leadership.
- Thought Leadership: Participate in shaping the strategic direction and priorities of the computing research community.
2026 Conference Details
Date: July 21-23, 2026
Location: Prior Lake, MN
2026 CRA Summit Co-Chairs
Raquel Hill
Spelman College
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Keith Marzullo
University of Maryland
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Manuel Pérez-Quiñones
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Jeff Walz
Acadign.ai
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