Student Leadership Summit

The FIU Student Leadership Summit is held annually at the MMC Campus. The summit is a one-day conference for current student leaders. The summit offers our students the opportunity to learn from the vast expertise of our faculty and administrators, to share their leadership experiences with each other, and to establish a network of support and cooperation within the university.

To enhance student learning at the summit, we have identified learning outcomes around competencies that student leaders should develop for performance excellence. Faculty, staff, advisors and graduate students will be facilitating a series of workshops and presentations that directly tackle these competencies. Read more about FIU Student Leadership Competencies, which provides more information on the following competencies:

  • Learning and Reasoning
  • Self-Awareness and Development
  • Interpersonal Interaction
  • Group Dynamics
  • Civic Responsibility
  • Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Personal Behavior

 

Panther Connect Form Event Promo: https://go.fiu.edu/engagesummit26

Student Registration Signup:  https://go.fiu.edu/registersummit26

Event at a Glance

Date: Saturday, January 31st 2026

Location: Graham Center (GC) Ballrooms)

Theme: Adaptation to Innovation; Leading in a Digital World

Highlights for the Day:

  • Inspiring Keynote Speaker
  • Innovation Showcase with FIU Robots and more
  • Interactive Workshops.
  • Networking Opportunities
  • FREE: Complimentary lunch, exciting giveaways, and hands-on innovative activities throughout the day.

Who Should Attend

All students are eager to step into the future of leadership in a world powered by innovation and technology.

 

Leadership Summit 2026 – Graham Center Ballrooms 

Theme: Adaptation to Innovation; Leading in a Digital World

9:30 AM to 10:40 AM - GENERAL SESSIONS 

9:30 AM 

Summit Opening /Welcome

9:35AM

9:45AM

Campus Welcome

Keynote Introduction

9:50 AM  

Keynote Speaker - Jason Inasi

10:40 AM 

Program at a Glance 

 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM - First Concurrent Sessions   

Keynote Breakout   

GC West Ballrooms

BFR: How Identity Shapes the Way We Lead

 

GC 140 

Bringing the World to Washington: The Value of D.C. Fly-Ins in a Globalized Workforce -

 

GC 150

The Magic of Digital Marketing   

GC 243

Personal Effective Management in a Digital World

GC 305 

Mental Wellness in Student Leadership: Cultivating Psychologically Safe and Compassionate Teams

GC 355 

 12:00PM to 12:50 PM - GENERAL SESSIONS  

 

12:00 PM to 12:50 PM 

Lunch inside the GC Faculty Club

Fizz and Matcha – GC Outdoors

 1:10 PM to 2:00 PM - Second Concurrent Session    

Strategic Growth: Beyond Numbers   

GC Main Ballrooms 

Financial Literacy: Money Matters for Chapters

GC West Ballroom

From Good to Great: Developing Leaders Who Elevate Their Chapter  

GC 140 

Always On, Still Human: Navigating Mental Health and Leadership in the Digital Age  

GC 150

Spider-Verse Success: Becoming the Hero of Your Professional Journey  

GC 243

Scholarships and Student Engagement: Building a Portfolio for Your Next Steps

GC 305

Hype Me Up: The Crowd, the Culture, and the Leaders it Creates

GC 316

Protect the Bond: Brother, Sisterhood, & Accountability

GC 355

 Complete Survey and Grand Opening for EXPO inside GC Pit   

2:00 PM 2:15 PM  

Closing Instruction

Complete Survey

 Instruction for Greeks

***Move to GC Pit for Closing EXPO***

 

2:30PM to 3:30PM  

Interactive Expo

Professional Headshots 

Closing Giveaways  

 

 

 Officer Training Day Continues

2:15 PM to 3:05 PM Greek Officer Training Sessions    

Nice for What?   

GC Main Ballrooms 

Mastering Chapter Management & Organizational Excellence

GC West Ballroom

Safe, Smart & Social

GC 140 

Community Engaged Learning: Service with Impact

GC 150

Paws of Excellence: Excellence in Action   

GC 243

Sibling Development: From Members to Mentors

 

GC 355 

 

 3:25 PM to 4:15 PM Greek Officer Training Sessions  

Maximizing Panther Connect

GC Main Ballrooms

Building Inclusive Recruitment Practice  

GC West Ballroom  

You are the Brand: Professional Presence, Purpose & Growth

GC 140 

Event Planning & Execution: From Idea to Impact   

GC 243

Wellness & Burnout Prevention: Leading Without Losing Yourself

GC 305 

The Whole Leader: Balancing Academics, Leadership, and Life

GC 355