ACAD Annual Meeting 2026

The ACAD Annual Meeting is designed to provide exceptional and dynamic sessions that engage its membership and others in discussions on topics that are both timely and relevant to today's academic leader. Participants can expect to leave the meeting feeling revitalized and armed with the necessary resources to return to their campuses to face any challenges. The program for the entire meeting is based on the successful Deans' Institute format, featuring an opening plenary speaker, roundtable discussions, concurrent sessions, a networking lunch, and a closing plenary speaker/panel on Day One. Day Two includes concurrent workshops and a Keynote Luncheon speaker, followed by more workshops and sessions. Day Three concludes with additional concurrent sessions.