ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
Opening Doors, Changing Lives: The Transformative Power of Education
This premier gathering brings TRIO leaders, educators, and advocates together to exchange best practices, engage in dynamic discussions, and explore innovative strategies that propel student success. With six professional development strands, this year’s conference will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to elevate your impact and empower the next generation of first-generation and low-income students.
- Download the paper registration form here.
- Submit session proposals here.
accommodations
Reserve Your Stay for COE’s 2025 Annual Conference – Hyatt Regency Chicago
To ensure a convenient and comfortable stay, we encourage you to book your accommodations at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Chicago, located at 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. Special conference rates are available for attendees through the Council for Opportunity in Education room block. You can reserve your room online at Hyatt Booking Link or call 800-233-1234 and reference COE’s Annual Conference. Secure your room early to take advantage of these exclusive rates and stay in the heart of the conference experience. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
COE INVITES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION PROPOSALS
Presenting your work at COE’s Annual Conference is a great way to share your research and ideas with college access and success professionals.
On Wednesday, March 5, COE hosted a webinar to help interested presenters learn more about the conference session submission process and discuss how to design a competitive conference proposal. We are seeking engaging, solutions-driven sessions in the following strands:
- Selective College Administration – Helping TRIO students access top-tier institutions
- Opening Doors, Changing Lives – Impact-driven programs and advocacy efforts
- Start Smart: Kickstart Your Journey as a TRIO Director – Essential guidance for new leaders
- Measuring What Matters – Data-driven decision-making and program assessment
- Leadership in a Changing Landscape – Navigating policy shifts and institutional change
- Creating Global Citizens – Expanding study abroad and global leadership opportunities
Don’t miss this chance to shape the conversation and inspire action within the TRIO and college access community. We look forward to your ideas! The due date for the conference session submissions is Friday, March 28. Submit your proposals here.
- This presentation explains how to design a competitive conference proposal.
- Watch the recording of the “Submitting a Successful Proposal” webinar here.
- For any questions, please contact Angelica Vialpando at [email protected].
Increase your visibility among college access and success professionals
We will work with you to design an experience that helps you meet your sponsorship goals and create a mutually beneficial event for our attendees and your company. The Expo Hall is available to all attendees throughout the conference to connect with tools and services to assist them as college access and success professionals.
CALL FOR MODERATORS
Volunteer as a Session Moderator at COE’s 2025 Annual Conference
COE’s 2025 Annual Conference is fast approaching, and we need your help! We are seeking 200 dedicated volunteers to serve as session moderators, ensuring smooth and engaging discussions throughout the event. Our goal is to secure at least 20 volunteers from each of the 10 regions, and we’d love for you to be part of this important effort. As a moderator, you will have the opportunity to introduce speakers, facilitate Q&A, and contribute to the success of COE’s premier gathering of college access and success professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned TRIO leader or a first-time attendee, this is a great way to get involved, connect with experts, and make an impact.
TRIO State Leader Caucus
September 07, 2025, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Pricing
Registration Type | Early Bird (Feb. 10 to May 30) | Regular Registration (May 31 to Aug. 13) | Last Call (Aug. 14 to Sept. 10) |
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Council Member | $1,099 | $1,359 | $1,599 |
Non-Member | $1,199 | $1,529 | $1,720 |
Retiree | $470 | $520 | $520 |
Alumni | $470 | $520 | $520 |
Student | $470 | $520 | $520 |
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 [email protected] or at (202) 347-7430.
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