2026 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference ~ January 26-29 2026 ~ Washington, DC

The 2026 Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Annual Conference invites the global higher education community to come together under the theme: Leading with Integrity in a Shifting Landscape – Innovation, Accountability, and the Future of Accreditation.

This year’s theme reflects a pivotal moment for higher education accreditation—one marked by both new pressures and new possibilities. By centering on integrity, we affirm the importance of values-based leadership in responding to regulatory change, meeting rising expectations for student outcomes, and balancing autonomy with innovation.

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Registration is now open!