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Higher Learning 2025
Higher Learning brings the higher ed community together to share ideas and insights on the latest in the field.
Learn from HLC staff and leading thinkers, researchers and advocates during this multi-day event to inspire your work on campus. Network with attendees from institutions of every classification and size from across the country.
Save the Date: Higher Learning 2026
March 21–24 | Chicago
Call for Proposals opens July 15, 2025
Higher Learning 2026 will bring together professionals who are shaping the future of higher ed. The conference will explore how institutions can pursue continuous improvement through accreditation and ensure high-quality, transformative educational experiences that meet the evolving needs of students and society. Join colleagues to exchange ideas, explore new strategies, and gain skills that will enhance your institution’s impact and leadership.
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The conference brings representatives from institutions of every classification and size from across the country to Chicago to gather information and learn promising practices. In the expo hall, attendees connect with sponsors to learn about products and services that can provide solutions and opportunities to innovate their work.
Sponsoring Higher Learning also comes with several options to share your brand with attendees, including recognition on conference materials, showcase sessions, and more.
The 2026 sponsor application will open in fall 2025.


Save the Date
Higher Learning 2026:
March 21–24 | Chicago
Higher Learning 2027:
April 18–21 | Phoenix
Higher Learning 2028:
April 1–4 | Denver