The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the Call for Presentations for its 40th Annual Conference, Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California.

Speaker proposals under the conference theme, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," can be made in any of the following seven conference tracks:

• Track 1: Capacity-Building for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Emerging HSIs
• Track 2: Teaching and Learning
• Track 3: Student Engagement and Success
• Track 4: Excellence in Leadership
• Track 5: Federal and State Advocacy, Policy and Research
• Track 6: Global Engagement
• Track 7: Preparing the Future Workforce

Proposals should be built upon: Evidence-based best practices that can be replicated at institutions and organizations across the country. Partnerships among institutions, school districts, industry and government that leverage and capitalize on growth and opportunities. Research and analysis that will form the foundation for transformational change.

Presentation proposals must be submitted online and will be accepted through March 6, 2026. Notifications of HACU workshop committee decisions will be made by April 3, 2026.

Detailed guidelines on the submission process are available online, click here.

Download a PDF flyer here.