ACCT Events

ACCT hosts two annual national conferences, the ACCT Leadership Congress and the Community College National Legislative Summit.

We also convene trustees at smaller events, including our Governance Leadership Institutes, Center for Policy and Practice initiatives, and various online events.

Learn more about our upcoming events below. 

We invite you to register and join the following virtual offerings for ACCT members:
June 11, 2025, 3:00 PM ET

ACCT Awards Informational Webinar

Join us for an informational webinar to: 

• Learn what awards are available and who is eligible. 

• Find out how to submit a nomination, what information is required, etc. 

• Meet a previous award recipient, and hear their perspectives on the process. 

• Ask ACCT staff questions and troubleshoot nomination challenges.  

With the deadline fast approaching, let’s take your nomination over the finish line! Register here.

June 17, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
Parliamentary Procedures for Community College Trustees
Join Professional Registered Parliamentarian Connie Deford, former president of the National Association of Parliamentarians, for an interactive overview, including: Basic Parliamentary Rules, Quorum, Agenda, Standard Order of Business, Handling a Motion, Various Types of Motions, Methods of Voting, Rules for Small Board, Your Questions Answered. Register here

Facilitator: Connie Deford - PRP – Specialized Expert, ACCT Consultant

June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
From Data to Action: Student Wellbeing, Financial Stability, and Success Indicators Across the Community College Landscape
In this webinar, ACCT speaks with Trellis Strategies, who will share key findings from their latest Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS), highlighting the experiences of nearly 27,000 two-year students across 55 community colleges in 15 states. This session will explore critical insights into student wellbeing, academic success, and financial stability in the community college landscape. Participants will also learn how to take part in the upcoming SFWS administration this fall—offered at no cost to institutions. Participating colleges receive a de-identified data file of their student responses, along with customized reports that include institutional results and benchmarking against similar colleges—providing rich context and actionable insights. Register HERE

July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts. Register here.  

August 1, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts. Register here.  

September 5, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts. Register here.  

FUTURE EVENTS

2025 ACCT Leadership Congress

October 22 - 25, 2025

New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

2026 Community College National Legislative Summit

February 8 - 11, 2026

Marriott Marquis 

Washington DC

2026 ACCT Leadership Congress

October 21 -24, 2026

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

2027 Community College National Legislative Summit

February 7 - 10, 2027

Marriott Marquis 

Washington DC

2027 ACCT Leadership Congress

October 13 - 16, 2027

Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2028 Community College National Legislative Summit

February 13 - 16, 2028

Marriott Marquis 

Washington DC

2028 ACCT Leadership Congress

October 25 - 28, 2028

Marriott Marquis San Francisco

San Francisco, California

2029 Community College National Legislative Summit

February 11 - 14, 2029

Marriott Marquis 

Washington DC

2029 ACCT Leadership Congress

October 24 - 27, 2029

Sheraton Denver Downtown

Denver, Colorado

2030 ACCT Leadership Congress

October 9 - 12, 2030

Marriott Marquis

New York, New York