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*All times local
Thursday, March 11
Recommended Conference Attire: Casual and Comfortable
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Campus Tour
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Welcome for New Attendees
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Welcome for Returning Attendees
3:00 – 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 AM – 4:15 PM | Opening Plenary
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Break
4:30 – 6:00 PM | Speed Networking Sessions
6:15 – 8:00 PM | Optional Activity: Dinner Groups
Friday, March 12
Recommended Conference Attire: Spirit Wear
7:00 – 8:00 AM | Optional Activities: Yoga and Walking Groups
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 AM | Concurrent Sessions 1
9:45 – 10:05 AM | Networking Break
10:05 – 10:30 AM | Best Practice Mini Sessions I
10:30 – 10:40 AM | Travel Break
10:40 – 11:05 AM | Best Practice Mini Sessions II
11:05 – 11:25 AM | Networking Break
11:25 AM – 12:10 PM | Concurrent Sessions 2
12:10 – 12:30 PM | Networking Break
12:30 – 2:00 PM | Luncheon Plenary: Board Professionals on the Hot Seat and Distinguished Board Professional Award Presentation
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Treat Talks: A Sweet Spot for Sharing Ideas
Great conversations are even better with a sweet treat! Join us after lunch for Treat Talks—a lively, interactive exchange of ideas designed to spark inspiration, share creative solutions, and strengthen professional connections. In this session, you will explore curated topics, share practical solutions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the opportunities and challenges facing board professionals today.
Whether you are looking for fresh perspectives, innovative approaches, or simply a chance to connect with colleagues, Treat Talks will offer a welcoming space for collaboration. The format will be flexible and informal: stay with a single topic or move between conversations as new interests emerge. It is all designed to encourage the open exchange of ideas, experiences, and lessons learned. Enjoy a sweet treat during the session. Come connect, collaborate, and leave with valuable new ideas to bring back to your institution!
3:15 – 4:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions 3
4:00 – 4:20 PM | Networking Break
4:20 – 4:45 PM | Best Practice Mini Sessions III
4:45 – 4:55 PM | Travel Break
4:55 – 5:20 PM | Best Practice Mini Sessions IV
5:20 – 7:00 PM | Reception
Saturday, March 13
Recommended Conference Attire: Business Casual
7:00 – 8:00 AM | Optional Activities: Yoga and Walking Groups
8:00 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast and Closing Plenary
9:45 – 10:30 AM | Concurrent Sessions 4
10:30 – 10:50 AM | Networking Break
10:50 AM – 12:00 PM | From BPC to the Boardroom Sessions
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Early Bird Rate*
$910
Regular Member Rate*
$1,220
Dual Registration Offer
National Conference on Trusteeship and Board Professionals Conference*
Special Dual Registration Offer for Foundation Board Professionals
Foundation Leadership Forum and Board Professionals Conference*
Foundation board professionals who register for the 2027 Foundation Leadership Forum will receive a discount when registering for the 2027 Board Professionals Conference. To take advantage of this bundled rate, members should register for the Foundation Leadership Forum first; or contact the AGB registrar for assistance.
$2,595
Nonmember Rate
$1,830
*Member exclusive pricing.
Key Dates
- Early bird deadline: December 9, 2026
- Deadline for cancellation: February 5, 2027
- Deadline to receive discounted hotel rate: February 17, 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 registrar@AGB.org with any questions.
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to cancellations@AGB.org and will be processed after the meeting. Requests for refunds must be received by close of business on February 5, 2027, to receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for registrants who cancel after February 5, 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 for Board Professionals Conference attendees at the Washington Hilton at the group rate of $309 per night for a single or double, exclusive of taxes. Once you have registered for the conference, you will receive a hotel reservation link in your meeting registration confirmation. To receive the group rate, reservations must be made online through the reservation link received. Reservations should be made in the name of the person registered for the 2027 Board Professionals Conference. Multiple reservations under the same name will not be accepted.
The deadline for reserving a room at the group rate is February 17, 2027, at 5:00 PM ET (provided space is available).
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Registration
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Sponsorship
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Abbott, director of partnerships.