The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities’ (CUMU) annual conference is platform of authentic dialogue where we ‘pull back the curtain’ and wrestle with what’s happening in our home communities in open and honest ways. The conference will feature a series of dynamic and thought-provoking keynote speakers, aimed to inspire further dialogue and critiques on how higher education institutions can best move forward. Keynote sessions will align with the key areas for the fall 2020 Learning & Sharing Virtual Series.