The Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement will be hosting the annual UO Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom area. This year’s theme is "Infinite Impact: Evolving as a Leader." Students will have the opportunity to listen and learn from influential leaders while cultivating professional relationships with staff, faculty, fellow students, and community partners.
The Leadership Summit is structured to maximize learning, networking, and community building. Our goal is to provide participants with opportunities to network and attend various workshops from campus staff, faculty, and fellow peers. Participants will spend the day in the EMU in a conference-style event, choosing which workshop sessions they would like to attend. There will be a speaker panel with leaders of various leadership experiences, and opportunities to network throughout the event. Due to the interactive nature of the event, we will provide adequate breaks to recharge and ensure participant needs are being met.
Summit Schedule and Workshop Information
TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
8:45–9:30 a.m. | Check-in, breakfast, networking | EMU Ballroom |
9:30–9:40 a.m. | Welcoming remarks | EMU Ballroom |
9:40–10:20 a.m. | Panel | EMU Ballroom |
10:30–11:20 a.m. | Leading by Listening: How to Build Trust Through Authenticity and Reciprocity | Maple Room |
10:30–11:20 a.m. | Involvement and Leadership in Your First Year | Oak Room |
10:30–11:20 a.m. | Why You Should Run for Office | Cedar Room |
10:30–11:20 a.m. | From College to Post-Grad: Leadership Beyond the University | Spruce Room |
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Leading Through Crisis: Generosity’s Role in Building Trust | Maple Room |
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Infinite Impact Through Micro-Actions: How Small Behaviors Build Big Leaders | Oak Room |
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Leadership for Multi-Visionaries: Navigating Life When You’re Called to More Than One Thing | Cedar Room |
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | How to Lead When You Shouldn’t Be the One Leading: Applying Cultural Humility and Servant Leadership Post-Grad | Spruce Room |
12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch | EMU Ballroom |
1:30–2:20 p.m. | Radical Self-Belief: Leading Beyond the Possible | Maple Room |
1:30–2:20 p.m. | Executive Function Skills: Lead Yourself First | Oak Room |
1:30–2:20 p.m. | Public Speaking: Gateway to Knowledge | Cedar Room |
1:30–2:20 p.m. | Avoiding the Drama Triangle: Managing Relationships on Teams | Spruce Room |
2:30–3:00 p.m. | Event wrap-up | EMU Ballroom |
If you have any questions, please contact us at holdenleadership@uoregon.edu.