A Dream Deferred™ and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conferences 2027

Atlanta Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA

March 10–12, 2027

Designed as two distinct conference pathways, this experience allows participants to engage in the event that best aligns with their role—A Dream Deferred, a convening for educators dedicated to supporting African American students, or the HBCU Conference, tailored for professionals from historically Black colleges and universities.

A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education 

College Board's A Dream Deferred conference welcomes education professionals working to make a difference for African American students.

The conference is focused on the state of college readiness for African American students and provides a forum for sharing best practices, key data, and research to drive measurable actions to ensure access to opportunity.

The mission of A Dream Deferred is to provide a platform for educators to present strategies that address the unique educational and cultural needs of this important group of students.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference is a three-day professional development event specifically designed for HBCU professionals and advocates. Join us to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to increase efficiency in managing your enrollment and improving student outcomes. See what groundbreaking things happen when education professionals work to increase access and opportunity for African American students.

A Dream Deferred and HBCU are two of College Board's annual convenings designed to explore success across the full continuum of today's students. To learn about the full suite of College Board events, visit our National Events page.

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