ACEx2025 Speakers, Sessions Will Examine Higher Ed’s Biggest Challenges

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed among those leading sessions

ACE has announced new sessions and speakers for the ACE Experience 2025 (ACEx2025), the premier higher education convening scheduled for Feb. 12-13 in Washington, DC. ACEx2025 will feature expert speakers and timely sessions offering comprehensive insights to help leaders navigate the most pressing topics facing higher education.

Inside Higher Ed (IHE) and The Chronicle of Higher Education (the Chronicle) will each lead sessions addressing critical issues facing college presidents. IHE editor-in-chief Sara Custer will reveal the findings from IHE's 15th annual "What Keeps Presidents Up at Night?" survey, highlighting leaders' concerns across a range of higher education topics. In a session titled "What is College for?" The Chronicle's Jack Stripling will lead a panel of experts exploring how colleges can better serve today's students, who seek an education that's both meaningful and marketable.

ACE has also unveiled an initial lineup of speakers, including Deborah Archer, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, Ben Vinson III, president of Howard University, and a range of other thought leaders, advocates, and experts who will share fresh perspectives and practical insights about the biggest challenges in higher education.

Additional speakers and sessions will be announced leading up to the convening.

Registration for ACEx2025 is open to ACE members and non-members. Everyone at ACE member institutions can access a special rate. ACE is offering a 20 percent discount on new memberships through Nov. 30, which includes eligibility to register for ACEx2025 at the member rate. Contact the ACE membership department to learn more about becoming a member.