2026 SD Campus Network Summer Leaders' Summit (Inviting all school teams)
2026 SD Campus Network Leaders' Summit (Inviting all school teams!)
Come join us at The George Washington University for the 2026 SD Campus Network Leaders' Summit! We're excited to invite your chapter to send two student leaders and one advisor to the SDCN Summer Leaders' Summit in July 2026 to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. With a focus on networking and learning skills to bring back to shift campus culture, this summit promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of a vibrant community of campus leaders learning to build a culture of productive dialogue on campus. See you there!
Attendees at the Leaders' Summit plan for recruiting moderators, participants, and holding events and campaigns throughout the year. They also get key content knowledge to guide their approaches to difficult topics throughout the year. This is a separate event from the Moderator Workshop held annually on each campus.
Who: We recommend sending teams of 3-4 people made up of at least 2 student leaders and a least 1 advisor. This is the most important event for planning how to organize dialogue groups on campus each year through Sustained Dialogue. Remember: your team should be the people most directly responsible for the direction of dialogue events or clubs on campus this coming year.
Where:
George Washington University
Suggested lodging: We arrange lodging at the Hotel Hive in Washington, DC, typically at the following rates: BUZZ TWIN (bunk beds) $159.00, HIVE QUEEN $169.00, BUZZ QUEEN $179.00 per night plus taxes and fees. Each guest must make their own reservations by using the group’s unique booking link (not yet available) or by calling the Hotel directly at (202) 849-8499. They must identify themselves as members of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network Summer Leaders' Summit Group. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Please email info[at]sustaineddialogue.org to request your unique booking link.
When:
Friday, July 24, 5:30 pm - Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time.
What:
Participants will:
Map community stakeholders and develop recruitment plans
Plan large-scale events to broaden SD’s reach
Learn tools for innovative social action
Learn best practices from others on how this works best on their campuses
How much:
Registration is $235 for each participant and $560 (plus fees) as a package for two student leaders and an advisor before Friday, June 5th. Late registration will increase to $390/attendee and $1,010 for a package on June 6th. The final registration date is July 14th.
Registration closes July 14th (though housing is not guaranteed at this date). Spaces are limited, so register soon.
We expect teams to arrive before Friday, July 18th at 6:30 pm, when the summit begins.
The nearest airport is DCA - Reagan National. BWI - Baltimore and IAD - Dulles are also nearby (about an hour train ride).
We hope that chapters will organize funding for lodging, travel, and registration, and Friday and Saturday evening meals.
For those who have not budgeted for the event's costs, please apply for a partial, task-based scholarship by contacting SDI. We can only accommodate a limited amount of funding for those applying, however, so please make every effort to raise funding through other means.
Lodging information:
Registrants are heavily encouraged to stay at the Hotel Hive, which must be booked separately through our block. Please email info[at]sustaineddialogue.org to request your unique booking link.
For more information, contact info[at]sustaineddialogue.org.