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This year’s theme is anchored in three powerful currents shaping the future of the field.
Conference Theme and Focus Areas
Charting the Course: Resilient Leadership
How are leaders building resilience within their institutions and teams? What practices strengthen stability, inspire trust, and prepare organizations to face shifting educational, economic, and workforce landscapes?
Harboring Success: Adapting to Contemporary Learner Needs
How can institutions innovate to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners—including adult, nontraditional, military-affiliated, returning, and career-pivoting students? What new models, supports, and approaches are helping learners thrive?
Dynamic Currents: Transforming Educational Programming
What emerging strategies, technologies, and pedagogical developments are reshaping continuing higher education? How are institutions designing programs that stay relevant, future-focused, and community-responsive?
Potential Session Topics
We invite proposals that highlight research, best practices, case studies, and innovative ideas related to continuing higher education, including but not limited to:
- Student Success, Access, & Support
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Program Development & Innovation
- Faculty Development
- Leadership Practices
- Marketing & Business Development
- Teaching & Learning Enhancements
- Technology & Digital Innovation
- Workforce Readiness
- Community, Employer, & Industry Partnerships
If your work advances learning, strengthens institutions, or enhances the student experience, we want to hear from you.
Types of Sessions:
- 45-minute Concurrent Sessions
- Deliver an engaging, in-depth session that leaves participants with actionable insights and meaningful takeaways.
- 30-minute Concurrent Sessions
- Perfect for sharing concise, high-impact strategies, models, or lessons learned.
- 30-minute Round Table Discussions
- Lead dynamic, interactive conversations that foster deep dialogue and collaborative problem-solving aligned with our 2026 themes.
Important Dates
Proposals should be submitted via the Whova platform by April 10, 2026.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by May 15, 2026.
All presenters must register for the conference July 31, 2026.
Accepted presentations will be eligible to submit proceedings for publication following the conference.
Set Sail With Us in Norfolk—Submit Your Proposal!
ACHE 2026 will be a powerful gathering of leaders and innovators dedicated to shaping the future of continuing higher education. Whether you are piloting a new initiative, conducting research, transforming programs, or supporting evolving learner needs, your insight and expertise are essential to this year’s conversation.
We strongly encourage you to submit a proposal and add your voice to this year’s conference. Let’s chart the future together.
THANK YOU for your interest in presenting at ACHE 2026!
SUBMIT HERE!
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