A Summit of Leaders, a Peak Moment for Computing Research

The 2026 CRA Summit (formerly known as the CRA Conference at Snowbird) will bring together senior leaders from across the computing research ecosystem for an exclusive, invitation-only event focused on shaping the future of the field.

Taking place July 21–23, 2026, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, the CRA Summit convenes department chairs, school heads, and deans of computing programs, alongside senior executives from U.S. industrial and government computing research labs and centers. Through high-level sessions, candid conversations, and strategic networking, participants will explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting the computing research community.

Join your peers to:

• Engage in Big-Picture Thinking: Examine the research, policy, and societal issues shaping the future of computing.
• Build Cross-Sector Collaborations: Forge new relationships and initiatives that span academia, industry, and government.
• Strengthen Your Impact: Gain ideas and strategies to elevate your department, organization, or institution.
• Be Part of the Conversation: Contribute to shared efforts that will define the next era of computing research.

New name, same legacy. The 2026 CRA Summit carries forward the spirit, community, and impact of the long-standing CRA Conference at Snowbird.