ACE on the Hill 2027 will bring together ACE member presidents and chancellors from across the country to advocate for the future of higher education in Washington, DC. This high-level policy engagement event provides a rare opportunity to connect directly with lawmakers, share institutional perspectives, and drive meaningful change. Please note ACE on the Hill is only open to ACE member presidents and chancellors of U.S. institutions of higher education. Please contact govrel@acenet.edu if you have questions about registration. 

Check your institution’s membership status in the ACE Members and Associates Directory, or contact the ACE membership department at membership@acenet.edu.

Schedule and Fee

ACE On The Hill Registration Fee: $100

March 3, 2027*

• 9:00 a.m.
  Arrival and check-in 
• 9:30–10:30 a.m.
  Welcome from ACE President Ted Mitchell and ACE Senior Vice President Jon Fansmith; briefing and overview of the day from ACE’s government relations staff
• 10:30 a.m.–noon
  Panel discussions on appropriations and authorizing legislation (speakers TBA)
• noon–1:00 p.m.
  Working lunch (provided), Soapbox to provide instructions for meetings 
• 1:00–5:00 p.m.
  Meet with congressional delegations 
• 5:00 p.m.
  Return to hotel 

* Agenda subject to change