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2027 Foundation Leadership Forum: Schedule
January 24–26, 2027
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Washington, DC
*All times local
Sunday, January 24
1:00 – 3:45 PM | Pre-Con Workshop: Roadmap to Success for Foundation Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Chairs-Elect
1:00 – 3:30 PM | Pre-Con Workshop: Endowment Governance Workshop
1:00 – 2:30 PM | Pre-Con Workshop: Roadmap to Success for New Foundation Chief Executives
1:00 – 2:30 PM | Pre-Con Workshop: Roadmap to Success for New Foundation Board Members
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Pre-Con Workshop: Welcome for First-Time Attendees
2:45 – 4:00 PM | Peer Group Gatherings
4:00 – 4:30 PM | Break
4:30 – 5:45 PM | Opening Plenary
5:45 – 7:15 PM | Opening Reception
Monday, January 25
7:30 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast
8:40 – 9:40 AM | Plenary Session 2
9:40 – 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 – 10:50 AM | Concurrent Block 1
10:50 – 11:10 AM | Break
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Block 2
12:00 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 PM | Plenary Session 3
2:15 – 2:35 PM | Break
2:35 – 3:50 PM | Concurrent Block 3
3:50 – 4:10 PM | Break
4:10 – 5:15 PM | Plenary Session 4
5:15 – 6:30 PM | Afternoon Reception
Tuesday, January 26
7:45 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Plenary Session 5
10:00 – 10:20 AM | Break
10:20 – 11:10 AM | Concurrent Block 4
11:10 – 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Concurrent Block 5
1:30 – 3:00 PM | Workshops and Master Classes
Register as a group and save.
Register now to reserve your spot in Washington, DC.
Early Bird Rate
Individual Member*
$1,830
Early Bird Rate
Group**
$1,685
Regular Rate
Individual Member*
$2,035
Regular Rate
Group**
$1,930
Nonmember Rate
$3,055
*Member exclusive pricing.
**Three or more, members only. All members in the group must be registered at the same time.
Key Dates
- Early bird deadline: September 30, 2026
- Deadline for cancellation: January 6, 2027
- Deadline to receive discounted hotel rate: January 6, 2027 (provided space is available)
Cancellation Policy
This program is available only to registrants who are serving a higher education institution or foundation. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] and will be processed after the meeting. Requests for refunds must be received by close of business on January 6, 2027, to receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for registrants who cancel after January 6, 2027. If you are unable to attend, a substitute is welcome in your place at no additional charge. AGB is not responsible for cancellations due to airline disruption, inclement weather, COVID-19, or schedule changes.
Group Discounts: If a cancellation causes the group to fall below the required three registrations, the refund will be issued minus the discount benefit received by the original group.
Hotel Information
AGB has secured a room block at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, for Foundation Leadership Forum attendees at a group rate of $279 per night for a single or double, plus taxes and fees. Once registered, attendees will receive a link to book their hotel reservations. Reservations must be made online through this link to receive the group rate.
Reservations by attendees must be received by 5:00 PM ET, January 6, 2027.
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Sponsorship
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Abbott, senior director of partnerships.