ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) is pleased to host the 2026 Higher Education Policy Conference in Chicago, Illinois, August 3-6, 2026. The annual Policy Conference is the preeminent gathering of leaders from state higher education policy agencies, national higher education policy organizations, institutions, and state and federal government. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about trending topics and perspectives and hear from leading higher education experts from across the nation. The Higher Education Policy Conference will feature ample space and time for networking with your colleagues.

Join us! We can't wait to see you this August!

CONFERENCE VENUE

Alicia Engels, Director of Events