Welcome to the ACE Experience 2027
Higher education is navigating a period of profound change shaped by evolving public expectations, demographic shifts, economic pressures, emerging technologies, and a dynamic policy environment, and the mission of higher education remains as vital as ever. At the ACE Experience 2027 (ACEx2027), leaders will come together to explore how institutions can adapt with purpose, lead through complexity, and build meaningful solutions for students, campuses, and communities. Across the sector, colleges and universities are already making purposeful shifts that strengthen learner success, respond to workforce needs, support today’s changing student population, and reinforce higher education’s public value. We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC on March 3–6, 2027.
ACEx2027 Highlights
Discover what’s working now and what’s next through practical strategies and scalable solutions from leaders across higher education, government, associations, and industry.
Turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities through sessions that blend strategic insights, actionable ideas, and collaborative problem-solving.
Build what’s next together by connecting with peers, policymakers, and partners who are advancing student success, institutional agility, and higher education’s enduring value.
ACEx2027 EVENTS
ACEx2027 is a collection of events that occur over five days.
ACE Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities Convening
March 2, 2027
ACE religious and faith-based college and university member presidents and chancellors will explore how faith-based institutions can play a vital role in fostering constructive, respectful discourse at a national level.
ACE on the Hill 2027
March 3, 2027
ACE member presidents and chancellors will engage directly with policymakers and advocate for the future of higher education.
ACE Council of Fellows Networking Event
March 3–4, 2027
Current and former ACE Fellows will connect with alumni and esteemed colleagues in an exclusive setting.
ACE Women’s Network Leadership Conference
March 3–4, 2027
Attend this conference dedicated to supporting women in higher education and join in the empowerment and inspiration of women leaders. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ACE Women’s Network (formally the Office of Women).
ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner
March 3, 2027
Don’t miss this highly anticipated gathering that celebrates women leaders and encourages leadership excellence and inclusion in academia.
President and Chancellor Forum
March 4, 2027
This exclusive gathering is for college and university presidents and chancellors to engage in candid dialogue on the most pressing issues facing higher education and its leadership.
2027 ACE Annual Meeting
March 4–6, 2027
The 2027 ACE Annual Meeting is the centerpiece of ACEx2027, offering strategic insights into the national and global issues shaping higher education. Attendees will explore pressing challenges and opportunities through thought-provoking sessions and meaningful dialogue.