Tuesday, October 20th is SOLD OUT at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Hotel rooms are still available starting on Wednesday, October 21st. The Opening General Session kicks things off at 5pm on Wednesday, October 21st. As we get closer to the event more rooms may become available for Tuesday night, so please keep checking the reservation page. 

Nearby Hotels

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

CitizenM Downtown Chicago Hotel

80 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

The Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago

71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

The ACCT Leadership Congress serves as a gathering ground for over 1,600 community college trustees and presidents, as well as leaders from philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and national non-profits. It provides a platform to exchange initiatives, successes, and concerns crucial to leading community colleges. As the largest annual gathering of its kind, it holds immense significance in advancing the community college sector. 

The 2026 ACCT Leadership Congress will focus on how community college trustees, presidents, and senior leaders can lead meaningful change while centering care, responsibility, and long-term impact. As institutions navigate rapid technological advances, evolving workforce demands, enrollment shifts, and increasing mental and operational strain, effective leadership requires both bold vision and thoughtful stewardship.

This year’s Congress will explore strategies that balance innovation with institutional well-being, governance with empathy, and transformation with purpose—equipping leaders to make informed decisions that strengthen their colleges and the communities they serve.

If you have any questions or need more information please email [email protected].