Annual Conference

Get ready for the 2025 COE Annual Conference in the vibrant city of Chicago! Mark your calendars for September 7-10, 2025, as we gather to celebrate and advance educational opportunity for underrepresented students across the nation. Registration for the 2025 Annual Conference will officially open in early 2025.

Refund Policy

Please note that registration fees are refundable minus a processing charge of $350 for general conference registration and $50 for the pre-conference sessions. Refunds will be remitted via the original payment method after the conference if written notice of cancellation is received on or before Monday, August 12, 2024. No refund requests will be accepted after this date. If you have additional questions, please contact COE Business and Finance at finance@coenet.org or at (202) 347-7430.

COE appreciates the generosity of the following organizations for sponsoring the 2024 Annual Conference.

Platinum Sponsor

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Additional Supporters

Upcoming Events

We’re bringing together students, families and TRIO professionals to further the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities by offering courses, webinars, works and more.