HACU 31st Annual National Capitol Forum
Join us to Advocate for Student Success in Higher Education
April 21-22, 2026 • JW Marriott Washington, DC • Washington, D.C.
Student Track Agenda
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Schedule at a Glance
(Agenda is subject to change)
TIME ZONE: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Tuesday, April 21
TUESDAY
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Registration / Information / Cybercafe |
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7:00 – 8:00 a.m. |
HSInnovators: Student Track Breakfast |
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8:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
HSInnovators |
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. |
HSInnovators |
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Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Opening Plenary Luncheon: |
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1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
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Break |
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1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Plenary: |
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3:15 – 3:30 p.m. |
Coffee Break
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
|
HACU Legislative Agenda |
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4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
|
Breakout Session by States |
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday
| Time | SESSIONS / SPEAKERS |
|---|---|
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8:00 a.m. – Noon |
Registration / Information / Cybercafe |
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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8:00 – 9:45 a.m. |
Breakfast Plenary: |
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10:00 a.m. |
Boxed Lunch will be provided before departing to the Capitol |
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10:15 a.m.
|
Attendees depart hotel to Capitol Hill for Congressional Meetings |
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11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Congressional meetings scheduled by HACU’s government relations offices |
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3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
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Optional Pickup at Capitol Hill Peace Circle back to JW Marriott Washington, DC. |
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5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Capitol Forum Reception |
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