# ACE Leadership Conference

- Dates: 8 November 2026 to 10 November 2026
- Location: University Of Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture, Notre Dame, United States
- Organiser: University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The ACE Leadership Conference is an event for Catholic school leaders to learn about challenges and issues in their work. It focuses on improving Catholic schools in executive management, instructional leadership, spiritual formation, and school culture. The conference includes workshops and keynote sessions.

## Who attends

The conference will provide an opportunity to learn from other Catholic school leaders from across the country, and gain insight into the challenges and issues you face in your work.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ace.nd.edu/ace-leadership-conference)
- [Registration](https://web.cvent.com/event/174d0252-b9be-4e16-94f1-e71173bac4ff/summary)
- [Agenda](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ra8CSCeLrBprNUGLb1jAxAqH71bVi-iADZOoM-Rrp-o/edit?usp=sharing)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Nancy Barkan, Education Consultant, Diocese of Raleigh

## Sponsors and partners

- Toddle
- Clarity

## Ticket pricing

USD 300 to 350

## Where to stay

- **The Inn at Saint Mary's**: 1.2 km from the venue, 53993 Indiana State Route 933, South Bend
  - [Hotel website](https://www.innatsaintmarys.com/)
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 1.3 km from the venue, 53995 Indiana State Route 933, South Bend
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sbningi-hilton-garden-inn-south-bend/)
- **Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame**: 1.4 km from the venue
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame**: 1.4 km from the venue, 1140 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sbneses-embassy-suites-south-bend-at-notre-dame/)
- **Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame**: 1.4 km from the venue, 1220 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/sbnnd)
- **Baymont**: 1.5 km from the venue, 215 South Dixie Way, South Bend
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/south-bend-indiana/baymont-south-bend/overview)
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites**: 1.6 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/ace-leadership-conference/