The American Council on Education (ACE) Virginia Network will be holding their 2026 Annual Conference on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fuse at Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia. This year’s conference, “Navigating Rough Waters” will explore how leaders at all stages of their academic and administrative careers chart their way through complexity with clarity, compassion, and strength.
Throughout the conference, participants will explore how to navigate crisis and uncertainty, manage professional transitions, and pursue innovative approaches to teaching, service, and institutional leadership. Sessions will examine how leaders guide teams through change, build cross‑institutional networks of support, attend to their own well‑being and ethical decision‑making, and cultivate connections that sustain meaningful leadership. Through engaging discussions and shared experiences, participants will connect with a vibrant community of women in higher education and leave with renewed clarity, energy, and momentum for their leadership journeys.
Early bird registration is now open through April 30, 2026! Registration is required, and there will not be on-site registration this year.