2026 Central Valley Higher Education Summit

CVHEC invites you, higher education leaders, partners, and colleagues from across the region, state and country to join us for the 2026 Central Valley Higher Education Summit!

Each year, the summit convenes chancellors, presidents, faculty, staff, policymakers, philanthropy, and regional partners for a day of dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning. What began as a regional convening has grown into one of the Central Valley’s recognized forums for advancing equity, strengthening pathways, and improving degree completion for students.

This year’s summit will feature system leaders, policymakers, researchers, and student voices, all focused on aligning efforts across institutions and sectors to better serve the Central Valley.

The Central Valley Higher Education Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with leaders and partners shaping the future of higher education in our region.

By attending, you will:

• Engage with higher education and policy leaders working across systems
• Gain insights from data, research, and regional practice
• Hear student perspectives that ground conversations in lived experience
• Connect with colleagues and partners committed to advancing equity and student success

The summit provides space to learn, collaborate, and move forward—together.

The full summit agenda will be posted soon and will include:

• Student-led conversations highlighting Central Valley experiences
• Policy conversations shaping the future of higher education
• Updates on CVHEC initiatives and regional collaborations

[Coming Soon]

Thursday, April 23, 2026| 5:30 p.m.

Attendees are invited to join us for a Welcome & Networking Reception the evening before the summit. This informal gathering provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues and partners ahead of the full summit day.

Location:
Breezeway outside Valdez Hall (Right across the street from the summit venue)
702 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721

The Central Valley Higher Education Summit is made possible through the partnership and support of organizations committed to educational equity and opportunity.

CVHEC is grateful to College Futures Foundation for its longstanding partnership and leadership in advancing equitable pathways and supporting this regional convening.

Additional sponsors and partners will be recognized throughout the summit and in event materials.

Interested in supporting the summit?

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Angel Ramirez
Associate Director, CVHEC
📞 559.278.0576
✉️ [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center, 2233 Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Fresno, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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