November 18–21, 2026 | Ontario Convention Center | Ontario, California

The Umoja Community Education Foundation is excited to announce that the Umoja XXII Annual Conference will take place November 18–21, 2026, at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California.

Following the tremendous success of last year's record-breaking conference, this year's conference will celebrate the brilliance, leadership, and transformative power of Umoja students while reaffirming our collective commitment to culturally grounded, student-centered education. As Umoja continues to expand its impact across California and beyond, the conference will serve as a dynamic gathering place for students, educators, administrators, researchers, wealth generators, and community partners and advocates dedicated to advancing Black student success in higher education.

The Umoja XXII Annual Conference will bring together attendees for four days of learning, inspiration, collaboration, and celebration!

• Inspiring keynote speakers and thought leaders
• Interactive workshops and professional learning sessions
• Student leadership and engagement opportunities
• Networking and community-building experiences
• The return of UmojaCon — celebrating creativity, innovation, culture, and the future of Black excellence
• African Marketplace — where eccentric finds from the continent and beyond are found

Join us in Ontario as we amplify the Voices of the Future and continue building a movement grounded in excellence, liberation, and belonging!

Access the full agenda, speaker list, session details, and attendee networking through the Whova conference app.