About the Summit

CVHEC invites you, higher education leaders, partners, and colleagues from across the region, state and country to join us for the 2027 Central Valley Higher Education Summit!

Each year, the summit convenes chancellors, presidents, faculty, staff, policymakers, philanthropy, and regional partners for a day of dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning. What began as a regional convening has grown into one of the Central Valley’s recognized forums for advancing equity, strengthening pathways, and improving degree completion for students.

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Sponsors & Partners

Partner with us!

Explore sponsorship opportunities [HERE]

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Why Attend

The Central Valley Higher Education Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with leaders and partners shaping the future of higher education in our region.

By attending, you will:

• Engage with higher education and policy leaders working across systems
• Gain insights from data, research, and regional practice
• Hear student perspectives that ground conversations in lived experience
• Connect with colleagues and partners committed to advancing equity and student success

The summit provides space to learn, collaborate, and move forward—together.

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Registration

Registration will be open soon!

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The summit is designed to be accessible and inclusive thanks to the generous support of our partners, including our Founding Summit Partner, College Futures Foundation

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Hotel

Hotel Block will be available when registration opens.

[Coming Soon]

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Agenda

The full summit agenda will be posted closer to the date and will include:

• Student-led conversations highlighting Central Valley experiences
• Policy conversations shaping the future of higher education
• Updates on CVHEC initiatives and regional collaborations

[Coming Soon]

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Conference Materials

Conference materials and resources will be available closer to the event.

[Coming Soon]

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Welcome & Networking Reception

Thursday, April 23, 2026| 5:30 p.m.

Attendees are invited to join us for a Welcome & Networking Reception the evening before the summit. This informal gathering provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues and partners ahead of the full summit day.

Location:
Breezeway outside Valdez Hall (Right across the street from the summit venue)
702 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721

[Reception Venue Map]

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Questions

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Angel Ramirez
Associate Director, CVHEC
📞 559.278.0576
✉️ angelr@csufresno.edu