2024 Annual
HxA Conference
Heterodox Academy is counting down the days until we to connect with members and supporters in Chicago June 6-8.
With winds of change blowing in higher education, we’ll convene in the Windy City to explore what comes next for open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in the academy.
The theme of our 2024 Conference is Principles in Action, in a historic moment when the function and future of higher education is up for debate like never before.
Our conference programming provides attendees with the knowledge and skills to lead their campuses in defending open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement.
Change is coming to higher education. Let’s shape it together.
Are you ready to shape the future of higher education? Join the hundreds of members of the HxA community convening in Chicago, June 6-8! Register today.
Join hundreds of attendees that are shaping the future of higher education at #HxA2024
HxA members receive $100+ off the registration fee. If you work in higher education or are a student join today for free!
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Attendees will enjoy curated plenary sessions, a variety of concurrent sessions from HxA members, hands-on workshops, and numerous networking sessions.
Keynote & Plenary Sessions
Gather with hundreds of attendees to learn from acclaimed leaders in higher education about the future of the academy and what we must do to defend open inquiry.
Concurrent Sessions
Customize your #HxA2024 experience by choosing from 25 concurrent sessions to attend, organized by members of the HxA community.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Expand your skill-set with add-on pre-conference workshops spanning six core academic areas, organized by our partner organizations and sponsors.
Registrants Receive Discounted Rates
The room block is now closed. If you still need hotel accommodations, please email events@heterodoxacademy.org ASAP.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
You can modify or cancel your reservation on the reservations page until three days before arrival.
Please contact the hotel at 1-877-303-0104 for changes within five days of arrival.
The hotel is 15 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and 12 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport
Conference attendees have access to a discounted self-parking rate of $29
More information about the surrounding area and local attractions can be found on the hotel’s Experiences page.
Still have questions? Reach out to our team.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Pre-Conference programming: 1:00-6:00 pm
Regular conference programming: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Friday, June 7, 2024
Regular conference programming: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Regular conference programming: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
You can update your session selections for both regular and pre-conference programming by opening the registration form and selecting “Already registered?” at the bottom of the form. Enter the name and email address that you used when registering to access your attendee record. From here, you can update any aspect of your registration including personal information, registration type, and session selections.
Existing HxA members automatically get a $100 discount on conference registration, no discount code needed! All you need to do is register with the email address where you receive HxA emails to verify membership and receive the discounted pricing. Not a member? Join for free here!
Pre-conference programming is available as a registration add-on, and the price varies depending on registration type and membership status. Pre-Conference registration includes access to hands-on practical workshops and a networking dinner before the conference officially starts.
You can book discounted lodging at the conference venue, the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile hotel through the HxA conference room block using this link. The deadline to make reservations at the conference rate is Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
We are continuing to develop and finalize the details of our conference program. Our Conference Programming page will have the most up to date information about the schedule.
#HxA2024 is made possible in part by our generous sponsors.
Attend the 2024 conference to connect with the HxA community, learn from leaders across academia, and gain the skills and knowledge to become a change-maker at your institution.