2026 Agenda At-a-glance
To maximize your Summit experience, arrive on Sunday for check-in and the Opening Reception. Programming kicks off bright and early Monday and concludes Wednesday evening with a can’t-miss closing celebration at the iconic San Diego Shell.
Sunday
April 12
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Attendee arrival & hotel check-in
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Registration & badge pickup
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Opening Reception presented by Britebound
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Karaoke
Monday
April 13
6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration & badge pickup
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Innovative School Tours
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Town Square Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Partner Programming
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
StageX Monday Breakfast
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Programming Stages
12:00 PM – 1:50 PM
StageX Monday Lunch
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Receptions and Events
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Opening Keynote Reception StageX Monday Dinner
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Karaoke
Tuesday
April 14
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Registration & badge pickup
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Town Square Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Partner Programming
8:15 AM – 9:50 AM
StageX Tuesday Breakfast
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Programming Stages
12:00 PM – 1:50 PM
StageX Tuesday Lunch
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
India Community Reception
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM
StageX Tuesday Afternoon
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Karaoke
Wednesday
April 15
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration & badge pickup
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Town Square Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Partner Programming
8:15 AM – 9:50 AM
StageX Wednesday Breakfast
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Programming Stages
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
StageX Wednesday Lunch
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
LGBTQ+ & Allies Reception
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing Celebration at The Rady Shell: Dinner
GSV Cup Finale
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Surprise Performance
StageX Keynotes
Closing Band
When Should You Arrive?
Arrive on Sunday
Start your Summit on the right note with connections old and new at Sunday evening’s Opening Reception, presented by American Student Assistance!
Stay Through Wednesday
Make the most of your Summit experience! Don’t miss Wednesday’s provocative programming, networking opportunities, and epic grand finale at the iconic Rady Shell.
