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Don’t miss your chance to join ACEx2025 and shape the future of higher education.

Welcome to the ACE Experience 2025!

The American Council on Education’s (ACE) Annual Meeting is now the ACE Experience (ACEx)! We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC on February 12–13, 2025 for a transformative event that will bring together visionary leaders from diverse fields to explore higher education’s role in society, both now and in the future.

Immersive Sessions

Engage with speakers who will offer high-level perspectives on critical national and international issues impacting higher education.

Transformative Conversations

Engage in inspiring and energizing discussions and gain actionable insights to shape the future of higher education.

Networking Opportunities

Build connections with peers, thought leaders, and policymakers in the higher education sector.

New Speakers Announced!

Sara Custer

Editor in Chief, Inside Higher Ed

Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

National Higher Education Reporter, The Washington Post

Frederick M. Lawrence

Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Michael S. Roth

President, Wesleyan University
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Special Events

Explore special events that coincide with ACEx2025 that are designed to enhance your experience and provide unique opportunities for engagement and professional growth. Attend one or all to connect, learn, and influence the future of higher education.

ACE on the Hill 2025 (February 11)

During this inaugural event, ACE member presidents and chancellors will engage directly with policymakers and advocate for the future of higher education.

The Council of Fellows Gathering (February 13–14)

Connect with ACE Fellows Program alumni and esteemed colleagues in an exclusive setting.

ACE Women’s Network Leadership Conference (February 13–14)

Attend this conference dedicated to advancing women in higher education and join in the empowerment and inspiration of women leaders. The conference is followed by the popular ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner.

ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner (February 13)

Don’t miss this highly anticipated gathering that celebrates women leaders and encourages leadership excellence and inclusion in academia.

ACE Fellows Program 60th Anniversary Celebration (February 12)

Join us on February 12 for an evening of food, drink, and networking as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ACE Fellows Program—a milestone of leadership, growth, and lasting connections.