ACE on the Hill 2025

 
Join us for ACE on the Hill 2025 on February 11 in Washington, DC. This inaugural advocacy day will bring college and university presidents and chancellors together with federal policymakers at a pivotal moment for higher education. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from policymakers and congressional staff in the new Congress, as well as engage with their own congressional delegations. The event will precede ACE Experience 2025 (ACEx), which is scheduled for February 12–13.register now
Agenda
9:00 a.m.: Arrival and check-in; light breakfast (provided)9:30 a.m.–noon: Welcome from ACE President Ted Mitchell; briefing from ACE’s government relations staff; panel discussions with congressional staff; remarks from members of CongressNoon–1:00 p.m.: Working lunch (provided)1:00–4:00 p.m.: Meet with congressional delegations4:00–5:00 p.m.: Concluding discussion led by ACE’s government relations staff5:00 p.m.: Return to hotel via shuttle6:00 p.m.: Welcome reception for the ACE Experience 2025

This schedule is subject to change. The agenda will be updated as speakers are identified, and the location on Capitol Hill will be specified when the details are available.

Toolkit
Requesting a Meeting
What to Expect in a Meeting
 
​Useful Links

The Higher Education Act (HEA): A Primer
Congressional Research Service | April 2023

A Brief Guide to the Federal Budget and Appropriations Process 
ACE

The Appropriations Process: A Brief Overview
Congressional Research Service | May 2023

Authorizations and the Appropriations
Process

Congressional Research Service | May 2023