Partners in Excellence Conference 2026

About this event

The 2026 ACCJC Partners in Excellence Conference , Shared Vision, Shared Voice: Advancing Student Success Through Inclusive Governance , brings together faculty, administrators, staff, students, trustees, and higher education leaders for two days of learning, collaboration, and professional engagement.

This year’s theme highlights the importance of aligning institutional purpose, governance, and decision-making in support of student success. Through plenary sessions, breakout presentations, forums, and poster sessions, participants will explore timely issues shaping higher education, including governance, accreditation, artificial intelligence, transfer, student outcomes, workforce alignment, institutional leadership, and emerging federal policy developments. The conference is designed to provide practical strategies, innovative ideas, and opportunities to learn from colleagues across the ACCJC membership.

ACCJC is also accepting poster session proposals highlighting measurable outcomes, innovative practices, and cross-functional collaboration that demonstrate how institutions are turning shared vision into student impact. The deadline for poster session submissions has been extended to October 9, 2026 .

Key Dates

• October 9, 2026: Poster Session Proposal Deadline

• October 25, 2026: Regular Registration Deadline

• After October 25, 2026: Late Registration Rates Apply

• November 17-18, 2026: ACCJC Partners in Excellence Conference

For registration, program information, hotel accommodations, and conference updates, visit the 2026 ACCJC Conference Website .

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