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Outstanding Value! I gleaned an incredible amount of information in two days that I will be able to take back and begin implementing immediately. I was impressed by all the presenters and material presented.
FALL 2026
[Registration Now Open]
Plan now to attend one of these dynamic conferences to be offered in a hybrid model – both on site and virtually (except where noted either virtual or on-site only). Expand your capacity and sharpen your competency as a leader in biblical higher education. Choose the conference specifically designed for your role and enjoy the enrichment and networking with distinguished presenters and other leaders from across the movement.
ADVANCEMENT LEADERS CONFERENCE | SEP 22-23
September 22-23, 2026 [Early Bird Deadline – September 1]
Begins at 9am on 9/22 and ends with lunch on 9/23
Expand your capacity for effective resource development as an institutional fundraiser. Explore both the art and science of fundraising. Cultivate your fundraising skills and effectiveness. Develop a growing Annual Fund, the bread and butter of your institution’s gift income. Host effective fundraising events. Enrich your relationships with major donors and prepare for your institution’s next capital campaign. Network with other leaders engaged in securing the resources needed to fund your institution’s mission.
Conference Sponsored by: McLaughlin Resource Group, LLC
Dinner Sponsored by: Financial Planning Ministry
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ACADEMIC LEADERS CONFERENCE | SEP 29-30
September 29-30, 2026 [Early Bird Deadline – September 1]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 9/29, ends with lunch on 9/30
The cultural forces shaping today’s students are unlike anything previous generations have faced. Church decline, generational drift, and deep cultural disruption arrive on our campuses in the lives of students who need more than academic preparation. They need leaders with gospel clarity and missional conviction. This conference equips academic leaders in biblical higher education to name what’s shaping their students, recover a faithful framework for cultural engagement, and align formation and leadership with the mission that matters most.
Sponsored by: Gloo, CampusEDU, & Logos for Education
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PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE | OCT 1-2
October 1-2, 2026 [Early Bird Deadline – September 1]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 10/1, ends with lunch on 10/2
Leading a biblical higher education institution today means navigating constant pressure. You will sharpen the judgment you bring to your hardest decisions and hear a candid account of leading through public crisis. Throughout, you will be reminded of the steady presence your calling requires. Come ready to wrestle with the pressures of the moment and leave with an action plan for the season ahead.
Sponsored by: Gloo & CampusEDU
Meal Sponsors: Caylor Solutions & CFO Colleague
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MARKETING & ENROLLMENT LEADERS CONFERENCE | OCT 6-8 | 2 SPOTS LEFT!
[2 1/2-DAY, ON-SITE ONLY]
OCT 6-8, 2026 [Early Bird Deadline – September 1]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 10/6, ends with lunch on 10/8
Effective marketing has never been more important for institutions of biblical higher education. Whether for enrollment growth or fundraising — the art and science of marketing communications demands fresh perspectives and insights. Join other leaders to sharpen your edge and expand your grasp of the current expertise and best practices. Employ these for enrollment growth. Leave the conference with your own Action Plan for an effective Marketing and Enrollment strategy.
Sponsored by: Caylor Solutions & NACCAP
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INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE | OCT 22-23
October 22-23, 2026 [Early Bird Deadline – October 1]
Begins at 9am on 10/22 and ends with lunch on 10/23
An essential discipline of a mature institution is an effective system of assessment. This is not a one-time project on the institutional checklist. It’s an ongoing process that measures outcomes, engages faculty and staff in collaborative examination of evidence, guides the decisions and actions that lead to improvement, and informs budgeting and planning processes. In short, it is how an institution knows how well they’re delivering on their educational promises. Learn from distinguished leaders across higher education how you can design, implement, and sustain an effective assessment system that supports data informed decision-making and achievement of institutional mission.
Sponsored by: Gloo
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT LEADERS CONFERENCE | NOV 3-4
NOV 3-4, 2026 [Early Bird Deadline – October 1]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 11/3, ends with lunch on 11/4
Conflict, policy gaps, campus environments, underserved students, and life after graduation all shape students, whether or not anyone intends it to. Left to default, each drifts toward a worse outcome; by design, each becomes a point of leverage. Unaddressed conflict festers into division. Neglected policies lag behind need. Unconsidered campus spaces still form students, just without anyone steering the outcome. Without champions, underserved students absorb the cost of systems not built for them. Unsupported transitions strand graduates without the rhythms that formed them. This conference equips student development leaders to use the influence and access unique to their role, shaping culture, protecting their institutions, and forming students on purpose.
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CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY CONFERENCE | NOV 5 | VIRTUAL ONLY
[1 DAY | VIRTUAL ONLY]
NOV 5, 2026
Begins at 9:00 AM on 11/5
Students and their parents expect our institutions to provide a safe and caring environment for their educational journey. This includes protection from sexual harassment and compliance with U.S. Title IX regulations. This conference will equip campus leaders, new and seasoned Title IX administrators, human resources personnel, and anyone involved in the prevention and response to sexual harassment of students, faculty, and staff in our institutions. The sessions are specifically designed to help you safeguard your campus from sexual harassment, respond well when incidents occur, develop strategies to address the challenges international students face, assert your institution’s religious exemption.
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EXCELLENCE IN BOARD GOVERNANCE | NOV 10 | VIRTUAL ONLY
[1 DAY | VIRTUAL ONLY]
NOV 10, 2026
Begins at 9:00 AM on 11/10
Serving on the board of a Bible college is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the institution’s spiritual and academic direction in fulfillment of its mission. Because of this important responsibility, trustees should understand the duties entrusted to them and be well informed about the unique aspects of college board governance. This one-day virtual conference will introduce these foundational principles while equipping trustees with a stronger understanding of effective board service. Designed for both experienced and new trustees, the conference provides a valuable framework for continued growth and development and serves as an excellent orientation opportunity for those beginning their service on the board.
Boards are encouraged to have all trustees, along with the president, participate so they can strengthen board effectiveness, improve efficiency, and engage in shared learning and discussion around institutional leadership. A single registration allows presidents to invite members of their governing board to participate, making it easy for the entire leadership team to learn together.
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PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CONFERENCE | NOV 12 | VIRTUAL ONLY
[1 DAY | VIRTUAL ONLY]
NOV 12, 2026
Begins at 9:00 AM on 11/12
Every institutional leader knows there are imminent legal threats that could jeopardize their freedom to operate and fulfill their mission. Prudent leaders keep abreast of these threats and prescient leaders are taking appropriate action to mitigate these threats. Review the current legal landscape across the United States and hear from legal experts how you can best lead your institution through the maze of threats with grace and wisdom.
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Spring 2027
FINANCIAL LEADERS CONFERENCE | APRIL 6-7
April 6-7, 2027 [Early Bird Deadline – March 15]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 4/6, ends with lunch on 4/7
The tumult in higher education is prompting CFO’s to rethink some of their assumptions about financial leadership at their institution. The growing number of closed institutions bear stark witness to the reality of financial distress. Take a fresh look at your financial operations and serve your institution with excellence.
FINANCIAL AID LEADERS CONFERENCE | APRIL 8-9
April 8-9, 2027 [Early Bird Deadline – March 15]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 4/8, ends with lunch on 4/9
The accurate and timely processing of institutional financial aid is a vital part of institutional effectiveness. Staying informed on changes in federal guidelines is not optional. Staying in compliance is vital. Survey the financial aid landscape with experts who can help you stay abreast of crucial information and keep you institution in safe waters.
ACHIEVING ACCREDITATION STANDARDS CONFERENCE | MAY 18-19
May 18-19, 2027 [Early Bird Deadline – May 1]
Begins at 9:00 AM on 5/18, ends with lunch on 5/19
The Achieving Accreditation Standards conference provides an overview of all nine ABHE Institutional Accreditation Standards, along with the 102 Essential Elements that must be met to satisfy each standard. The presentation-discussion format provides the opportunity for participants to explore situations at their own institutions and seek advice from ABHE professional staff members on how to address those situations in the context of the standards. Time for self-assessment is provided to develop a working agenda for addressing areas that need improvement before hosting an evaluation team.
PRICING AND WHAT’S INCLUDED
(Pricing Per Person; Per Conference)
ON-SITE [1-1/2 DAY]
- Members: $500 ($450 – Early Bird)
- Non-Members: $600 ($550- Early Bird)
ON-SITE [2-1/2- DAY] [Enrollment & Marketing Leaders Conference]
- Members: $700 ($650 – Early Bird)
- Non-Members: $800 ($750- Early Bird)
- Includes 3-nights lodging, 3 full days of meals and program
VIRTUAL [1-1/2 DAY]
- Members: $200
- Non-Members: $300
VIRTUAL [1-DAY]
[Board Governance, Protecting Religious Freedom, and Campus Safety & Security Conferences]
- Members: $150
- Non-Members: $250
QUESTIONS?
Contact: Conferences@abhe.org
VIRTUAL Pricing Includes:
- full engagement in conference program, including Q&A
- access to video recordings of presentations post-conference
- access to all conference resources
ON-SITE Pricing Includes:
- Full engagement in conference program, including Q&A
- Networking/fellowship with attendees & presenters
- Access to video recordings of presentations post-conference
- Two or three night’s lodging [based on conference length] at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn
- All conference meals & refreshments
- Access to all conference resources
In the event of a personal registration cancellation, fees paid in advance are refundable – less a $50.00 cancellation fee, provided written notice is received by ABHE no later than three weeks prior to the event. No refunds will be granted after that date. There are no refunds provided for no-shows.
All Conferences are held at the Weber Center for Leadership Development.
ABHE International Offices
5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130
Orlando, FL 32822
Virtual Conferences are held via Zoom.
Join Us at the ABHE Annual Meeting
Looking for even more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow? The ABHE Annual Meeting brings together leaders from across biblical higher education for inspiring plenary sessions, practical workshops, meaningful fellowship, and leadership development designed to strengthen your institution and mission.
Join Us at the ABHE Annual Meeting
Looking for even more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow? The ABHE Annual Meeting brings together leaders from across biblical higher education for inspiring plenary sessions, practical workshops, meaningful fellowship, and leadership development designed to strengthen your institution and mission.