August 6 – 8, 2026
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, California
For Umoja students from across the state
Leadership development • Community building • Student empowerment
About the Summit
The Umoja Community Education Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 Umoja Student Leadership Summit, taking place August 6–8, 2026 at the University of California, Berkeley. This annual student-centered experience brings together Umoja students from across the state for leadership development, community building, cultural engagement, and personal growth.
Through interactive workshops, student-centered presentations, collaborative learning experiences, and intentional community-building activities, participants will strengthen their leadership skills while deepening their connection to the Umoja community. SLS encourages students to see themselves as leaders capable of creating meaningful change on their campuses and in their communities.
What to Expect
Students will participate in leadership workshops, wellness sessions, courageous conversations, campus team planning, cultural celebration, and evening community-building activities. The summit is intentionally designed to support belonging, skill-building, and action — helping students return to their campuses with renewed purpose and practical strategies for impact.
Summit Location
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Students will gather on campus for three days of leadership learning, cultural grounding, relationship building, and action planning.
Tentative Summit Agenda
Please note: Agenda times and session titles may be adjusted as planning is finalized.
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Arrival, Check-In & Residence Hall Move-In Housing distributes keys & meal cards. Students settle into rooms. |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Umoja Registration (Pauley Ballroom)
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| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Opening Ceremony & Umoja Welcome Circle
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| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | What Kind of Leader Am I? — Interactive Leadership Session
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| 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM | Alumni Panel or Alumni Conversation Tables |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Campus Team Challenge / Scavenger Hunt
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| 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM | Break / Transition to Dinner |
| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM | Community Night Mixer
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| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Morning Wellness Session
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| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Keynote |
| 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Leadership Workshop Block 1
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| 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Leadership Workshop Block 2
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| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Courageous Conversations / Identity Sessions
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| 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Student Action Lab: Campus Challenge Project
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| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Black Excellence Night / Umoja Olympics / Talent Showcase
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| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Brunch Final community meal together. |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Residence Hall Check-Out & Luggage Drop Return keys, check out of Housing, retrieve belongings. Luggage storage available before returning to Pauley. |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Day 3 Opening
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| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | My Future Self Visioning Session
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| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Campus Team Planning Time
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| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing Ceremony & Student Commitments
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| 2:00 PM | Departure |