2026 U-Lead Conference
Join us for the 14th annual U-Lead Conference: Reflect. Reclaim. Reimagine. This 2-day event is an opportunity for any student, regardless of class standing, major, or background, to gain personal and professional skills that will help them in the future. The event is free and open to all students. The dates for U-LEAD 2026 will be Tuesday-Wednesday, October 13-14.
General Schedule of Events (Visit the U-LEAD Conference Page on MavLife for full session and event details once published)
Tuesday, October 13
- 6:00 p.m.: Keynote Signature Event
- 7:00 p.m.: Student Leader Networking Social and Reception, Student Activities Office and Maverick Lounge, CSU 173
Wednesday, October 14
- 5:30 p.m.: Breakout Session Round 1
- 6:30 p.m.: Breakout Session Round 2
- 7:30 p.m. Breakout Session Round 3
All sessions will offer opportunities for attendees to be entered into a drawing for multiple $25 gift cards.
This event is co-sponsored by: Fraternity & Sorority Life, Honors Student Body, International Student Association, Maverick Involvement Team, Residence Hall Association, Student Events Team, and Student Government.
Call for Sessions
We are seeking proposals for breakout sessions for U-LEAD 2026. Review of sessions will start on July 10, and presenters will be notified by July 17.
Sessions:
- May be presented by students, faculty, staff, alumni, or other community members
- Should focus on personal, professional, or leadership development.
- May be activities, results of class projects, research findings, Ted Talks, or pre-prepared lectures.
- Should avoid commercials for “here’s what our office or department offers.”
