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Special General Session: A Conversation with Arizona’s Public University Presidents

Presidents Crow, Cruz Rivera and Garimella in conversation on how the state's universities are driving innovation, artificial intelligence and economic development — and how Arizona cities and towns can better leverage university assets to attract talent, spur growth and build thriving communities.

WHAT: Join an exclusive conversation at the 2026 League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference with the presidents of Arizona's three public universities as they share their vision for the state's future — spanning innovation, artificial intelligence, economic development and how Arizona cities and towns can better leverage university assets to attract talent, drive growth and build thriving communities. 

Presented by the Arizona Board of Regents, this special session promises to be an engaging, conversational and thoughtful dialogue with some of the most visionary leaders in Arizona.

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at 8 a.m. 

WHERE: Arizona Biltmore, Grand Ballroom, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016 

WHO:

  • Rene Guillen, executive director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (moderator)
  • Michael M. Crow, president, Arizona State University (panelist) 
  • José Luis Cruz Rivera, president, Northern Arizona University (panelist) 
  • Suresh Garimella, president, University of Arizona (panelist) 

MEDIA: Contact for media interested in attending the session:

Contact:

abormediarelations@azregents.edu