2025 Annual Conference
Reaching New Heights: Leadership, Innovation, & Compliance in the Windy City
August 24-27, Hilton Chicago
Join us at ACCET’s 2025 Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago, August 24-27.
The Annual Conference is an opportunity to network with ACCET Commissioners and staff, sponsors, and colleagues from ACCET member institutions. The conference includes expert presentations, informative breakout sessions and workshops, and more!
Questions? Contact ACCET at info@accet.org.
Registration
Conference registration is $695 per person. Click here to register.
Cancellation Policy: If a registrant finds it necessary to cancel their registration, a refund of registration fees, less payment processing fees, will be provided if notice is received by Friday, August 1, 2025. Cancellations made after that date will not result in a refund. Please contact info@accet.org with any questions.
Note: Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights. For more information, please visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
Accommodations
Book your stay at the Hilton Chicago and enjoy our exclusive $199/night rate. Experience the quality of the Hilton brand and the convenience of staying at the conference venue.
Special rates are offered based on room availability at the time of booking.
Schedule Overview
The conference will begin on Sunday evening, August 24, with a Welcome Toast and wrap up midday on Wednesday, August 27. Click here to view the full conference schedule overview. Additional details are coming soon!
Add-On Experience: Chicago Architecture Boat Tour
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 1:30-3:30 pm
Registration: $45 per person
Join ACCET staff and your colleagues from the ACCET membership for a 90-minute architecture boat tour on the Chicago River. Experience Chicago’s iconic skyline as the tour boat takes you through all three branches of the Chicago River, offering stunning views of landmarks like the Wrigley Building and Willis Tower. Expert guides will share insights on architectural styles from Neoclassical to Postmodern while you enjoy 360° views from the open-air and enclosed decks.
Click here for more information and to register!
Sessions & Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Lisa Lewis Person
Lisa has dedicated over 24 years to public service in federal roles and currently serves as Vice President of the nation’s largest independent primary care network. Previously, she served as Director of Grant Management at FEMA, leading complex federal grant initiatives. She has also led transformative health IT programs, received prestigious awards from HHS and DHS, and made significant contributions to advancing U.S. healthcare systems and federal government initiatives. Her visionary leadership and commitment to innovation make her an invaluable voice in discussions on accreditation and organizational excellence.
Click here to read Lisa’s full bio.
Keynote Speaker: Luyen Chou
Luyen is an award-winning education technologist, innovator, and executive with over 30 years of experience leading technology-driven transformation in education. A pioneer in edtech, he began his career as a high school history teacher, integrating digital tools into learning long before they became mainstream. He began his entrepreneurial career in 1992 with the founding of his first edtech company, LearnTech. He has since founded several nonprofit schools, including The School at Columbia University and Brooklyn Prospect Charter Schools. Chou has held leadership roles at 2U, Trilogy Education, and Pearson, and serves as an advisor and board member for multiple edtech companies. A noted speaker and author on AI in education, he is deeply committed to ensuring equitable and ethical digital readiness for all learners. Chou holds a B.A. from Harvard and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College.
Monday Afternoon Sessions
Reserve your spot in one of the Monday afternoon sessions during the 2025 ACCET Annual Conference. Each session will take place between 1:30 to 4:30 pm on Monday, August 25. All participants must be registered for the conference. There is no additional fee to participate in these sessions, but registration is required. A limited number of seats are available in each session, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
Tuesday Breakout Sessions
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
ACCET’s Annual Conference presents a premier opportunity to connect with key decision-makers from the educational institutions that ACCET serves. Your involvement as a sponsor or exhibitor promises to enhance our event and offer you invaluable networking opportunities within the education sector. A variety of sponsor and exhibitor packages are available. Contact us at info@accet.org with questions or to reserve your spot today!
2025 Annual Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
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