The ACE Experience 2026 (ACEx2026) features a number of special events for a variety of higher education leaders along with the Feb. 26-27 Annual Meeting portion of ACEx2026.The 2026 ACE Women’s Network Leadership Conference (WNLC), Feb. 27–28, is open to all who are interested in advancing and supporting women in higher education leadership. Members of the ACE Women’s Network are particularly encouraged to attend. Limited seats are available for the WNLC and the Women’s Leadership Dinner that kicks it off, which will feature a conversation between Waded Cruzado, president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and ACE President Ted Mitchell.
The ACE Council of Fellows Gathering, Feb. 27–28, provides the opportunity for networking and professional development, with all ACE Fellows Program alumni invited to participate.
The University Network Summit @ ACEx2026 (UNS)—presented by Huron and Noodle—is a curated symposium within ACEx2026, featuring a set of plenaries and breakout discussions designed to encourage fresh perspectives and problem-solving. The summit features an exclusive networking dinner and session for UNS attendees, who can move seamlessly between UNS and ACEx2026.
ACE member presidents and chancellors can participate Feb. 25 in ACE on the Hill, a high-level policy engagement event that will connect campus leaders directly with lawmakers.
All of these events will take place during ACEx2026, a multi-faceted, high-impact convening for college and university leaders set for Feb. 25-28 in Washington, DC. ACEx2026 will empower campus leaders to foster innovation and resilience and champion higher education’s vital role in building our nation’s future.
Click here for more information about ACEx2026 and to register. The price to register increases on Dec. 16, so take advantage now of the advanced pricing discount.
