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2026 Foundation Leadership Forum: Schedule
February 1–3, 2026
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, CA
Check out the program schedule.
Browse the Forum schedule below. Please check back for updates as we continue to finalize programming. As you plan your travel, we encourage you to arrive in time to participate in workshops and peer group meetings during the afternoon of Sunday, February 1, 2025, and stay through Tuesday afternoon to take advantage of one of the deep-dive workshops taking place 12:30–3:00 PM PT on Tuesday, February 3.
Sunday, February 1
1:00 – 3:45 PM ET | Roadmap to Success for Foundation Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Chairs-Elect
1:00 – 3:45 PM ET | Endowment Governance Workshop
1:00 – 2:30 PM ET | Roadmap to Success for New Foundation Chief Executives
1:00 – 2:30 PM ET | Roadmap to Success for Future Foundation Executives
1:00 – 2:30 PM ET | Roadmap to Success for New Foundation Board Members
1:30 – 2:30 PM ET | Welcome for First-Time Attendees
2:30 – 3:45 PM ET | Peer Group Meeting for Integrated Foundations
2:30 – 3:45 PM ET | Peer Group Meeting for Operationally Independent Foundations Responsible for Fundraising
2:30 – 3:45 PM ET | Peer Group Meeting for Operationally Independent Foundations with Limited or No Fundraising Responsibility
2:30 – 3:45 PM ET | Peer Group Meeting for Large Foundations (Assets of $500 Million+)
2:30 – 3:45 PM ET | Peer Group Meeting for Board Professionals and Other Staff with Primary Responsibility for Supporting the Work of the Foundation Board
2:45 – 3:45 PM ET | Peer Group Meeting for Community College Foundations
3:45 – 4:15 PM ET | Refreshment Break
4:15 – 5:30 PM ET | Opening Plenary
5:30 – 7:30 PM ET | Opening Reception
Monday, February 2
7:30 – 8:30 AM ET | Breakfast Networking Tables
8:45 – 9:45 AM ET | Plenary Session
9:45 – 10:00 AM ET | Break
10:00 – 10:45 AM ET | Concurrent Sessions
10:50 – 11:10 AM ET | Break
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Concurrent Sessions
12:00 – 1:15 PM ET | Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 PM ET | Luncheon Plenary
2:15 – 2:35 PM ET | Break
2:35 – 3:25 PM ET | Concurrent Sessions
3:25 – 3:45 PM ET | Break
3:45 – 4:45 PM ET | Plenary Session
4:45 – 5:00 PM ET | Nason Award Presentation
5:00 – 6:30 PM ET | Reception
Tuesday, February 3
7:15 – 8:30 AM ET | Breakfast
8:45 – 9:50 AM ET | Plenary Session
9:50 – 10:10 AM ET | Break
10:10 – 11:00 AM ET | Concurrent Sessions
11:00 – 11:20 AM ET | Break
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM ET | Concurrent Sessions
12:30 – 3:00 PM ET | Post-Conference Workshops (Registration Required)
Register as a group and save.
Register now to reserve your spot in San Diego, California.
Early Bird Rate
Individual Member*
$1,795
Early Bird Rate
Group**
$1,650
Regular Rate
Individual Member*
$1,995
Regular Rate
Group**
$1,895
Nonmember Rate
$2,495
*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, 2025
- Deadline for cancellation: January 8, 2026
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 January 8, 2026, to receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for registrants who cancel after January 8, 2026. 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 Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California, for Foundation Leadership Forum attendees at a group rate of $299 per night. 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, Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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Contact.
Registration
AGB is committed to excellence in member service. Should you have questions about registering for the Foundation Leadership Forum, contact the AGB registrar.
Become a Member and Save
If you currently are not an AGB member but want to take advantage of member pricing, contact Matt Stevens, director of membership outreach.
Sponsorship
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Abbott, senior director of partnerships.