Annual Conference



REGISTER NOW

29th Annual Conference to be held

at George Mason University Mason Square

with a special visit to George Mason University Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia!


Registration - $825/members; $1025/non-members 


REGISTER HERE


Registration also includes a Thursday night excursion to George Washington's Mount Vernon, featuring a private evening tour and dinner.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 26: 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Wednesday, May 27: 8:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. 

Thursday, May 28:

8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m. Visit GMU's Sci Tech Campus in Manassas (included with your registration)

4:30p.m. - 9:30p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT EXPERIENCE AT MOUNT VERNON (included with your registration)

Friday, May 29: 8:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.


HOTEL INFORMATION 

Hilton Arlington Towers
950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22203


Hotel reservations can be made at the host hotel at a special discounted rate until April 24, 2026: 

KING STANDARD - $169.00

DOUBLE - $169.00


 CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM

Group code: BCA1


OR

Call the  Hilton reservation hotline at 1-800-445-8667 and

provide the group code BCA1, arrival date, and hotel name

(Hilton Arlington Tower).


FLYING IN?

The closest airport to Georga Mason University's Mason Square Campus is Reagan National Airport (DCA). 


NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

This is your opportunity to share information on promising research and best practices that support new ideas, emerging issues, resources, infrastructure, relevant training and events, as well as, the latest news about higher education at Branch Campus locations. The Conference Committee welcomes proposals from higher education-related professionals at all levels of expertise and experience; we hope that you will consider submitting a proposal for a concurrent session. Presenters may use a variety of methods including lecture, interactive presentation, panel discussion, round table format, etc.  Be creative!

Proposals can be on a variety of topics related to Branch Campuses, however, your proposal should consider a program or activity that:

  • Demonstrates innovation
  • Provides an opportunity for application at other institutions
  • Improves quality of service delivery
  • Improves efficiency and process
  • Improves productivity within team, campus, or institution
  • Involves cross-functional collaboration
  • Involves partnerships
  • Informs a national perspective
  • Informs and Improves operational decisions
  • Supports the conference theme: 

EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 28, 2026