2026 CAO and CBO Collaborations
September 15-17, 2026
Washington, DC
The relationship between the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and the Chief Business Officer (CBO) has become even more critical to ensure effective leadership of colleges and universities. The CAO and CBO—together—must develop and execute a clear strategy, align priorities and resources, and innovate.
To better understand and support this relationship, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) will bring CAOs and CBOs together to gain practical tools and to have deep conversations about the unique economic challenges—and opportunities—facing higher education institutions.
The in-person program begins on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET, at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, 1350 I (Eye) Street NW, Lower Level Conference Center, Washington, DC. The program concludes on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 12 pm ET.
Interactive, conversation-based sessions will include:
- Working across cultures: the CAO-CBO partnership
- Creating thriving institutions through CAO-CBO collaboration
- Finding paths to institutional financial sustainability
- CAO and CBO roles in ensuring affordability and value
Registration is limited to pairs of Chief Academic Officers and Chief Business Officers from higher education institutions. Both the CAO and CBO from the same institution must register for and participate in the program.