ABOUT THE SUMMIT
2024 NATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Radical Connection and Renewal for Collective Liberation
October 1 -2, 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts
Join us for the 11th National Community Leadership Summit (NCLS) in Boston, MA, themed Radical Connection and Renewal for Collective Liberation, hosted by Boston Medical Center’s Vital Village Networks! This summit brings together trailblazers from around the country who are dedicated to helping children and families get equitable access to the resources they need to thrive.
The Vital Village Leadership Summit is a space where you can connect with other passionate individuals for both personal and professional development. Through keynote discussions, cross-sector panels, and dedicated connection and reflection sessions attendees will be encouraged to network with community leaders, policymakers, educators, practitioners, community-based organizations, researchers, funders, and families to discuss community-building and engagement strategies to promote child wellbeing.
Our summit will be a two-day, in-person conference October 1-2, 2024 at Artists for Humanity in Boston, MA.
BELONG
Join a fast-growing group of leaders and changemakers from around the country. Cultivate your passion and dedication to supporting children and their families.
ENGAGE
Connect with hundreds of individuals a summit full of captivating keynote speakers, and active workshops.
LEARN
Gain new perspectives and best practices from individuals from diverse sectors and backgrounds. Inspire other attendees with your own equally passionate ideas.
TRANSFORM
Utilize your new connections, perspectives, and skills to further develop your strategies in ensuring children and families have equitable access to the tools they need to thrive.
GETTING THERE
Artists for Humanity
100 W 2nd St. Boston, MA 02127
Phone: +1 (617) 268-7620
Parking
Hourly Paid Public Parking is available in the Channel Center Garage (116 W First St, Boston, MA 02127)
2 minute walk
TRAVELING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Rooms will be available at a Vital Village Networks discounted rate for the conference at the Aloft Boston Seaport District. We ask that you book by August 16, 2024. After this date, the rooms will be available to the general public and may either not be available or more expensive. So, for your convenience, be sure to reserve your space by August 16, 2024!
If calling the hotel to make a reservation, please reference the conference’s group name:
Vital Village Networks Symposium Room Block
Getting to Boston/Cambridge
Boston, Massachusetts is serviced by Logan International Airport (Airport Code: BOS) and South Station (AMTRAK train station).
Getting to the Hotel
Transportation
Unfortunately, there is no shuttle transportation available between the airport and the hotel but there are several other options:
Please see the Boston Logan International Airport Transportation page
Taxis
available curb-side at each terminal
Rideshare
Uber
Lyft
If you missed last year's summit, check out 2023 summit highlights on our NOW Leadership Series Blog. You can also visit our social media channels to view some of last year’s content.