August 7-8, 2025
Hyatt Regency - Columbus, OH
The kickoff to the academic year convening a group of student leaders.

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Event Overview
Leadership Symposium is the kickoff to the academic year convening a group of student leaders for focused leadership training, peer networking, and exclusive engagement with Sustaining Partners. Leadership Symposium attendance is FREE for all Chapter Presidents.

Students - Registration deadline - Saturday, July 12, 2025
The 2025-2026 Chapter President from each chapter and approved applicant school is expected to attend.  The Grand Chapter will cover the cost of travel, hotel, and registration for the 2025-2026 Chapter President. Another chapter officer can attend in place of the Chapter President if needed.  Select the 1st attendee option if you are the Chapter President or filling in for the Chapter President. All registrations are subject to approval.

• Please NOTE once your travel has been confirmed your chapter will be responsible for all fees incurred due to cancellation. Any cancellation of participation within 7 days of the conference will also result in the fee for the hotel room being assessed to the chapter.

Chapters are invited to register a maximum of one (1) officer in addition to the Chapter President, with a registration fee of $400 (including hotel costs). Travel is not covered by the Grand Chapter for the 2nd attendee and will be the responsibility of the chapter/student. Select the 2nd attendee option if you are attending as the 2nd attendee in addition to the chapter President. All registrations are subject to approval.

All student registrants will receive an email no later than a week from registration to book their travel. It imperative to book your travel as soon as possible. For those who are planning to drive to leadership symposium, Grand Chapter will cover parking costs and reimburse for mileage to and from leadership symposium. A form will be sent out at the conclusion of leadership symposium.

**Cancellation/Failure to attend Leadership Symposium will result in the chapter being invoice for any related travel costs incurred. **

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Sustaining Partners - Registration deadline - Monday, July 7, 2025
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sustaining Partners have the exclusive opportunity to engage with student leaders at this event for NO CHARGE through the Sustaining Partner Career Fair and Networking Luncheon. NEW this year, Gamma Iota Sigma is offering additional branding opportunities for Sustaining Partners wishing to further elevate their organization's brand.

GIS Sustaining Partners are exclusively invited to engage with over 100 GIS student leaders at the Leadership Symposium on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT.

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View the list of Sustaining Partners who will be attending the event