Registration is now open for the DEAC 2025 Annual Conference! 

Distance Education Accrediting Commission | DEAC

Registration is now open for the DEAC 2025 Annual Conference! 

Set against the stunning and rugged backdrop of the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, Arizona, this year’s conference theme, “Navigating Challenges: Charting the Way Forward,” invites you to embrace the beauty, resilience, and adaptability of this unique landscape as we explore the evolving terrain of distance education and accreditation.

The higher education community faces shifting sands and unprecedented challenges in the coming years. Much like the desert traveler relies on vision, preparation, and adaptability to thrive in a complex environment, this conference will provide you with the tools and insights you need to navigate change and chart a successful path forward.

What to Expect

The DEAC Annual Conference brings together accreditation peers, distance education experts, and seasoned professionals for:

• A timely keynote address from author and futurist John Maketa, exploring the skills and mindset needed to under changing demographics insights to navigate shifts in enrollment trends.

• Expert-led sessions on relevant topics, including the transformative role of artificial intelligence in higher education, strategies for supporting mental health and wellness, and innovative approaches to enhancing distance learning.

• Engaging networking opportunities that foster conversations with peer institutions, allowing you to share challenges, ideas, and solutions.

• Celebrating excellence by recognizing outstanding achievements by graduates and contributions within the DEAC community.

Why Attend?

Just as the Sonoran Desert flourishes with life under seemingly harsh conditions, distance education institutions can also thrive in this time of change. By attending, you’ll gain actionable strategies, valuable connections, and a renewed sense of purpose to help your institution achieve and maintain excellence.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tucson, where together we will explore how to meet challenges head-on, find direction in uncertain times, and chart the way forward.

Register for the Conference