The 2024 National Convening

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The 2024 National Convening 🗓

The National Convening is our biggest event of the year, bringing together hundreds of values-aligned senior leaders of color for three days of discussion, inspiration, and collaboration to further academic, economic, and wealth-building opportunities for young people of color. Our theme for the 2024 National Convening is “Preparing for the Marathon: Sustaining Multiracial Coalitions in a Fragile Democracy.”

Monday, September 9, to Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel
401 W Pratt St.,
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Registration is officially closed. If you have any questions, please contact us at nationalconvening@edloc.org 

The 2024 National Convening
Agenda and Sessions

This year’s agenda and sessions are live on EdLoC Connect with an incredible lineup of keynote speakers and panelists for both guests and members! 

EdLoC Connect is the primary platform members can stay connected with us and other members during the Convening. Guests can follow our social pages to stay updated on all the latest news and announcements about the Convening. Check it out today to get the most of your National Convening experience!

Members can download the EdLoC Connect app for a seamless experience, available on the App Store and Google Play.

Why You Should Attend

There are few places where you can enjoy being with values-aligned leaders who share your ambition to forge a new path forward for young people and communities of color. This is more than a conference—it is an experience where you can:

Promote
Multi-Sector Collaboration:

Engage in meaningful discussions across issues and sectors, fostering partnerships that make a real and lasting impact.

Advance, Support, and Network

Form and strengthen relationships with
co-conspirators and funders who can bring innovative solutions to life.

Create Joy

Celebrate achievements together, forge new connections, enjoy the vibrant, uplifting atmosphere, and find strength in one another. 

Catalyze Collective Action

Join us in breaking down systemic barriers as we work together to bring about positive change in education and beyond.


EdLoC members whose dues are paid can register at a discounted rate using EdLoC Connect starting June 3rd. Guests of current EdLoC members are welcome to join the Convening by invitation only. The guest registration period is from June 17, 2024, to August 30, 2024. If you are an EdLoC member and need the access code to invite a guest, please go to edlocconnect.org or email us at nationalconvening@edloc.org.

Registration for the 2024 National Convening is now closed.