ABOUT THE SUMMIT
2025 NATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Unwavering Resistance: An Invitation to Beloved Community
October 23 -24, 2025 | Boston, MA
Join us for the 12th National Community Leadership Summit (NCLS) in Boston, MA, themed Unwavering Resistance: An Invitation to Beloved Community, hosted by Boston Medical Center’s Vital Village Networks! This summit brings together trail blazers 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 Networks Leadership Summit is a space where you can connect with other passionate individuals, coalitions, organizations, and more for both personal and professional development.
Through keynote discussions, cross-sector panels, sector-focused breakout sessions and workshops attendees will have the opportunity to make and deepen connections with community leaders, policymakers, educators, researchers, and funders to build and experience beloved community. Together we will resist unjust systems and promote child, family, and community wellbeing.
Our summit will be a two-day, in-person conference October 23-24, 2025 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common 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
Revere Hotel Boston Common
200 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116
(617) 482 1800 | (617) 451 2750
Public Transit
Map your MBTA route here.
Parking
Hourly Paid Public Parking is available in the Laz Parking Garage connected to the venue (200 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116)
Book your parking ahead of the event here.
TRAVELING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Rooms will be available at a Vital Village Networks discounted rate for the conference. We ask that you book by September 22, 2025. After this date, the rooms will be available to the general public and may either not be available or at an increased rate.For your convenience, be sure to reserve your space by September 22, 2025!
If calling the hotel to make a reservation, please reference the conference’s group name:
Vital Village Networks National Community Leadership Summit Room Block
Getting to Boston/Cambridge
Boston, Massachusetts is serviced by Logan International Airport (Airport Code: BOS) and South Station (AMTRAK train station).
Directions to the Hotel
Map your MBTA route here.
Transportation Options
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 2024 summit highlights on our NOW Leadership Series Blog. You can also visit our social media channels like Instagram and LinkedIn to view some of last year’s content.