Join with ACE fellows from across the country and at all stages of their careers as we delve into the questions of the day, share leadership strategies and career goals, and learn from each other. This event is created by and for ACE Fellows from all the best classes ever. Come be inspired, network and reconnect, and learn from fellow higher education leaders.

Schedule and Fees

Council of Fellows Gathering: $475

Wednesday, March 3, 2027*

OPTIONAL PRE-PROGRAM EVENT

Location:
American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036

8:30 a.m. - Bus service provided from conference hotel, Mariott Marquis Washington, DC 

9:00 a.m. - Welcome breakfast reception and networking 

9:30–11:00 a.m. 

• Conversations with Washington Higher Education Secretariat representatives 
• Small “Guide and Seekers” sessions—by preregistration and for COF attendees only 

11:45 a.m. - Luncheon with concurrent “First Time Attendee” COF onboarding session 

1:00–2:00 p.m. - Council of Fellows Opening Session 

2:10–3:10 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions 

3:20–4:20 p.m. - COF Committee meetings (open to all COF attendees) 

4:30 p.m. - Bus service provided to conference hotel, Mariott Marquis Washington, DC 

6:15–7:15 p.m. - Council of Fellows and Women’s Network Leadership Joint Reception 

• Presentation of the annual Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award and the 2027 ACE State Network Leadership Award 

7:30 p.m.  - ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner (separate registration) or Dinner with Unmet Friends (by advance reservation and at individual cost—join a small group of ACE Fellows in a local restaurant; coordinated by the COF as means for attendees to meet others in a smaller, informal environment) 

Thursday, March 4, 2027*

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Location:
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC

7:30–8:15 a.m. - Council of Fellows Breakfast and Board Meeting (Board members only) 

8:00 a.m. - General Breakfast (Open to all Fellows) 

8:30–9:30 a.m. - Council of Fellows Business meeting (Open to all Fellows) 

9:40-10:40 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions 

10:50–11:50 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions 

noon–1:30 p.m. - Lunch and Keynote 

1:40– 2:40 p.m. - Leadership Learning  

2:45–3:00 p.m. - COF Closing 

*Agenda subject to change   

Donation

Your contribution will shape the future of U.S. higher education by expanding innovation, equity, and inclusion and investing in diverse future leaders. Please consider donating today!