ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
Organized by Addressing the Student Mental Health Crisis — Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
The theme for COE's 2026 Annual Conference is "From Access to Impact: Education as the Engine of Economic Mobility." This conference challenges attendees to move beyond m...
- Dates
- Sep 16-19, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Deadline
- Sep 18, 2026
- Attendees
- 1,500
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About this conference
The theme for COE's 2026 Annual Conference is "From Access to Impact: Education as the Engine of Economic Mobility." This conference challenges attendees to move beyond merely opening doors and to focus on subsequent stages such as persistence, completion, career readiness, and long-term economic mobility. In a rapidly evolving policy and higher education landscape, the event is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge, effective strategies, and a robust professional network required to lead with confidence and purpose. Over four dynamic days in San Diego, attendees will engage in powerful conversations, benefit from practical professional development, and participate in forward-looking sessions aimed at igniting new ideas and strengthening program impact. Through evidence-based best practices, expert-led discussions, and collaborative learning, attendees will acquire actionable tools that can be immediately implemented to enhance student outcomes and advance institutional goals.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations seeking to increase their visibility among college access and success professionals. Options range from comprehensive packages including remarks at plenaries and receptions, conference strand sponsorships, branded giveaways, COE Ed Talk sessions, app advertisements, and VIP tables at the TRIO Achiever Awards Dinner, to a la carte items such as expo booths, hot topic seminars, charging lounges, photo booths, headshot stations, and branding on conference bags and items (e.g., badge holders, hand sanitizers, notebooks, pens). Specific tiers include Platinum ($75,000), Diamond ($50,000), Gold ($25,000), Silver ($15,000), Bronze ($10,000), and Friend ($5,000), with varying benefits.
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