The Chronicle Leadership Summit | October 26 - 27, 2026

Join senior higher-education leaders in Washington, D.C., for the inaugural Chronicle Leadership Summit, where Chronicle journalists and experienced practitioners will share practical insight for navigating the challenges reshaping colleges and universities.

Over two days of journalist-led conversations and peer exchange, participants will explore the forces transforming higher education, from political scrutiny and institutional trust to artificial intelligence and leadership challenges on campus. 

Designed specifically for senior leaders, the Summit offers a rare opportunity to step back from day-to-day demands, engage in candid discussion with peers, and walk away with ideas and strategies you can apply on your campus.

Attendance is intentionally limited to maintain a highly interactive and peer-level environment.

Event Details

Dates: October 26–27, 2026
Location: The Square | 1875 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Pricing: $395 early-bird rate (before May 31, 2026)
$595 standard rate (after May 31, 2026)
Audience: Presidents, provosts, cabinet leaders, and senior academic decision-makers

Your Registration Includes

• Two days of leadership-focused programming
• Insight from Chronicle journalists and experienced practitioners 
• A curated selection of Chronicle reports and leadership resources
• A welcome reception on the evening of October 26
• Networking breakfast and programmatic lunch on October 27

Additional program resources and information will be shared with participants in the months leading up to the Summit. Please add events@chronicle.com and events@ci.chronicle.com to your approved senders to ensure you receive all communications.

This program is open only to senior administrators. If you are registering on behalf of an invitee, please email events@chronicle.com with the attendee’s first and last name, email address, and institution.

Visit the event page to learn more.

Refund Policy: 

To preserve the peer-level nature of the Summit, participation is limited to senior institutional decision-makers. Registrations will be reviewed for eligibility. If a registrant does not meet the criteria, their registration will be cancelled with prompt issuance of a full refund.

If a registrant is unable to attend, The Chronicle welcomes suggested substitutions from the same institution with prior approval by our events team. For planning purposes, refunds will not be issued once registrations have been confirmed.