2026 Building Bridges Summit
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March 27–29, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts
A multi-day convening bringing together students, educators, professionals, and community leaders to build connection across difference.
Save the Date
Institutional Collaborators
Friday, March 27
Tufts African American Foundations and Roots Organization
Saturday, March 28
Harvard Generational African American Students Association
Sunday, March 29
Boston University SoulAAn
What Is the Building Bridges Summit
The Building Bridges Summit is an annual convening rooted in conversation, learning, and collaboration. It brings together people across education, industry, and community. The summit creates space for reflection, relationship-building, and shared responsibility in a changing world.
Thoughtful Conversations
Engage in panels and discussions that matter.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on learning experiences.
Community Connection
Build relationships across campuses and sectors.
Building Bridges Across Five Dimensions
The summit is guided by a commitment to fostering understanding and collaboration across five key areas.
Institutions
Connecting academic and community organizations.
Industries
Linking education, nonprofit, and professional sectors.
Identities
Honoring diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Generations
Bringing together emerging and established leaders.
Geographies
Spanning cities, campuses, and communities.
What's Coming Next
This is an early announcement. More details will be shared soon.
  • Speaker lineup coming soon
  • Full schedule and locations to be released
  • Registration opens
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