March 16-18, 2026 | Chicago, IL
COMPACT26
Hope Found Here
Advancing Civic and Community Engagement through Compassion, Action & Unity
Campus Compact's 2026 Annual Conference
March 16-18, 2026, Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL
Registration for Compact26 is sold out. A limited number of tickets may become available. Click the button above to join the waitlist!
Hope isn't just possible in this moment; it's essential, and it can be found in the heart of our campuses, communities, and students.
At Compact26, we come together around our shared belief that higher education's greatest strength lies in its capacity to serve the public good. Join us as we explore ways to turn our hopes into realities through intentional action, shared storytelling, collaborative partnerships, and compassionate connection—so that we may collectively navigate the challenges of the moment and deepen our commitment to higher education's public mission.
Compact26 is the largest and most inclusive national conference focused on the role of higher education in building healthy communities and fostering a just and equitable democracy. Sessions explore topics such as civic learning and democratic engagement, publicly engaged scholarship, practice, and teaching, community-engaged partnerships, institutional action, and anchor initiatives.
Compact26 provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and inspiration to community engagement professionals, engaged faculty, community partners, student civic leaders, and campus senior leaders.
Our full agenda is now online!
We're so excited for you to join us for Compact26. Check out our full agenda to see over 200 hands-on workshops, innovative sessions, roundtable discussions, and more presented by colleagues from across the country.
Pricing & Registration
We're so excited for you to join us for Compact26. Visit our pricing & registration page to learn more about rates, registration policies, and more.
Plan your trip
Learn more about the conference venue, hotel accommodations, and how to get to Compact26 in Chicago.
Sponsor Compact26
Find rich opportunities to share your brand and make meaningful connections with our community of faculty, staff, senior administrators, students, and community-based partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Help us make this the best conference yet
We're seeking supporters and sponsors to help us take our conference to the next level. By sponsoring Compact26, you will find plenty of opportunities to share your brand and make meaningful connections with our community of faculty, staff, senior administrators, students, and community-based partners. Plus, you will demonstrate your commitment to higher education's role in building a just and equitable future.