2026 Board Professionals Conference
Organized by Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
The 2026 AGB Board Professionals Conference is designed for higher education professionals who staff boards of trustees in various roles.
- Dates
- Mar 26-28, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Deadline
- Dec 5, 2025
- Attendees
- 350
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About this conference
The 2026 AGB Board Professionals Conference is designed for higher education professionals who staff boards of trustees in various roles. Higher education institutions face financial pressures, shifting student demographics, rapid technological change, and declining public trust, while governing boards navigate growing challenges to their autonomy. This conference explores how boards can uphold effective governance practices and make informed decisions amidst complexity, respecting tradition while embracing innovation. It is the only national convening designed by and for board staff to help them stay focused on mission and develop strategies for collaborative leadership. Attendees will learn how board professionals are addressing challenges to independence, sustaining academic integrity, protecting free expression, advancing student success, and adapting business models in higher education.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities include year-round engagements (Mission Partner, Mission Champion, Mission Sponsor) and event-specific sponsorships. For the Board Professionals Conference, an Underwriting Partner sponsorship is available for $10,000, which includes a speaking opportunity, premium visibility, and various event sponsor benefits. Additional sponsorship opportunities for all events include badge lanyards, conference notebooks, Wi-Fi, and mobile app sponsorships. All sponsors receive a list of attendees, acknowledgment in pre-event emails, company logo and link on the event website, complimentary full registrations, networking opportunities, acknowledgment during plenary sessions, and a listing in a shared recognition ad in Trusteeship magazine.
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