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ACE Experience 2026

Organized by American Council on Education

The ACE Experience 2026 (ACEx2026) is a high-impact convening for college and university leaders designed to confront the most urgent challenges of our time, including th...

Dates
Feb 25-28, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Attendees
1,000
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About this conference

The ACE Experience 2026 (ACEx2026) is a high-impact convening for college and university leaders designed to confront the most urgent challenges of our time, including the value of higher education, public trust, and demographic, technological, and political shifts. This week of events, held in Washington, DC, will empower campus leaders to foster innovation and resilience as well as champion higher education's vital role in building our nation's future. The gathering is built around three core themes: Grand Challenges (addressing complex global issues impacting higher education, from democracy and climate change to academic freedom and public trust), Campus Adaptability (exploring strategies for resilient, agile campuses), and The Future of Learner Success (examining how emergent trends and technologies redefine student achievement and lifelong learning). The event includes the ACE Annual Meeting, ACE on the Hill, ACE Women's Network Leadership Conference, Women's Leadership Dinner, and the ACE Council of Fellows Gathering.

Sponsorship options

Comprehensive sponsorship, exhibit, and advertising opportunities are available for ACEx2026. These include dedicated event sponsorships such as 'ACE on the Hill Sponsor' ($25,000), 'ACE Board of Directors Dinner Sponsor' ($38,500), and specific 'ACEx2026 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities' at various tiers: 'Ally' ($50,000 for opening luncheon plenary), 'Collaborator' ($25,000 for closing luncheon plenary), 'Contributor' ($10,000 for mainstage presentations), and 'Supporter' ($5,000 for concurrent sessions). Advertisement sponsorships include 'Exclusive Registration Sponsor' ($40,000), 'Wi-Fi Sponsor' ($30,000), 'Exclusive Welcome Sponsor' ($15,000), and 'Overall Mobile App Sponsor' ($13,000). Presentation opportunities like 'Salon Dinners' ($28,000) and 'Breakfast and Learn Sessions' ($25,000) are also offered. Food and beverage sponsorships include 'Mid-Morning Break' ($8,000), 'Ice Cream Social' ($15,000), 'Networking Reception' ($40,000), and 'Morning Break' ($7,000). Specific sponsorships for the 'ACE Women's Network and Fellows Networking Reception' are available at executive ($22,000) and associate ($11,000) levels. Advertising includes 'Mobile App Banner Ad' ($2,500) and 'Power Pax' ($2,000). Exhibit booths in the 'Solutions Hub' are available for $4,800 ($3,800 for ACE Affiliate Members), with an optional podcast add-on ($2,000). The 'ACE Women's Leadership Dinner' has an executive sponsor option ($44,000).

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