2026 Symposium Registration

2026 National Symposium: Inspiring Change Through Actionable Dialogue

March 12-13, 2026

The Renaissance Montgomery

Please join us for a two-day gathering of advocates, students, educators, legal and community leaders, and all those committed to the work of justice, education, and civil rights. Some highlights and event details include:

  • Keynote Speaker: Bryan Fair, Interim President, Southern Poverty Law Center
  • Focus on voting rights, media & social justice and actionable strategies
  • Opportunities for meaningful cross-discipline dialogue
  • Panel discussions with insights & strategies from thought leaders


Note: We define “students” as University undergraduates or Graduate students.

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Venue

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
201 Tallapoosa St
Montgomery, AL 3610
(334) 481-5000

Hotels

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
201 Tallapoosa St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 481-5000

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center
300 Tallapoosa St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-5055

Across the street from the Renaissance

Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery EastChase
7800 Eastchase Pkwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-9383

11 mile drive – typically 15-20 minutes

Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
7651 Eastchase Pkwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1818

11 mile drive – typically 15-20 minutes

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Montgomery
100 Gibbons Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 649-4465
 
12 mile drive – typically 15-20 minutes

Fairfield Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase Parkway
8970 Eastchase Pkwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8650

12 mile drive – typically 15-20 minutes

Fairfield Inn and Suites Montgomery Airport South
7560 Mobile Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 281-6882

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