2024 Leadership Summit

Get ready for the 2024 Leadership Summit on June 2-4, 2024 in Washington, DC where exhilarating programming and advocacy await! Every year, UNA-USA brings together over 250 activists to tell congress, “The World Needs the UN, the UN needs U.S.”

Dive into captivating discussions on global issues and advocacy strategies during the first two days. Then, on Tuesday, June 4, join us for the in-person Capitol Hill meetings, where you’ll have the chance to amplify the importance of U.S. funding for the UN with your Members of Congress.

UNA-USA’s 2024 Leadership Summit is open to UNA-USA members and all UN advocates! UN advocates can register for Leadership Summit and become a new UNA-USA member at a discount!

Date: June 2-4, 2024

Location: Hamilton Hotel, Washington, DC

REGISTER for a one day ticket NOW!

Registration for the 3 day ticket is CLOSED. However, you can still join us for ONE DAY (June 2) for the Intergenerational Town Hall and special roundtable sessions focusing on four of the five chapters of the Pact for the Future.

UNA-USA & U.S. Consultation for Summit for the Future

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) was selected to serve as the main implementing partner in the United States for the Intergenerational Town Hall Series. This initiative, underpinned by the United Nations Foundation and supported through the Unlock the Future Coalition, provides the opportunity for 16 UN member states to host Town Halls that are designed to engage, empower, and elevate voices of young people and future generations.

The Intergenerational Town Halls are designed to convene a diverse assembly of participants and speakers, ranging from visionary young leaders and activists to seasoned policymakers, experts, and global thought leaders. UNA-USA encourages and welcomes non-members to participate in these Town Hall elements, so that their voices are heard and represented within the cumulative report that will be developed from the consultations.

Schedule at a Glance

See detailed 2024 UNA-USA Leadership Summit Schedule PDF here!

Sunday, June 2: Skills Building

Location: Hamilton Hotel, 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC

8:00 am – 9:30 am: Registration, Breakfast & Member Bingo
9:30 am – 10:15 am: Opening Plenary & Member Showcase
10:15 am – 10:20 am: Break
10:20 am – 11:15 am: Workshop Breakout Sessions Block A
11:15 am – 11:25 am: Break
11:25 am – 12:20 pm: Workshop Breakout Sessions Block B
12:20 pm – 12:55 pm: Lunch
12:55 pm – 1:40 pm: UNA-USA Awards Ceremony
1:40 pm – 1:50 pm: Break
1:50 pm – 2:45 pm: Workshop Breakout Sessions Block C
2:45 pm – 2:55 pm: Break
2:55 pm – 3:50 pm: Workshop Breakout Sessions Block D
3:50 pm – 4:00 pm: Break
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Closing Plenary and SDG Service Project Pitch Finalist Presentation

Monday, June 3: The World Needs the UN

Location: Hamilton Hotel, 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:50 am: Opening Plenary: The U.S. and UN Partnership
9:50 am – 10:00 am: Break
10:00 am – 10:55 am: Breakout Sessions Block 1
10:55 am – 11:05 am: Break
11:05 am – 12:00 pm: Breakout Sessions Block 2
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm: Break
12:05 pm – 12:35 pm: Lunch
12:35 pm – 12:45 pm: Reels from Congress to the Congo
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Development and Diplomacy: The US in Partnership with the UN
1:15 pm – 1:20 pm: Break
1:20 pm – 1:55 pm: A Perspective on Humanitarian Aid and the Hill
1:55 pm – 2:05 pm: Break
2:05 pm – 4:10 pm: State Group Practice: Mobilizing to Make a Difference
4:10 pm – 4:30 pm: Closing Plenary
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Congressional Reception

Tuesday, June 4: Scheduled Meetings in Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill

Location: Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003

7:00 am – 8:35 am: Breakfast and Pep Rally
8:45 am – 8:50 am: Group Photo on Capitol Steps
9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Participate in Scheduled Meetings with Members of Congress
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Summit Celebration – 212 East Capitol St NE

2023-2024 UNA-USA Awards!

Community Chapter Excellence Award: UNA-USA National Capital Area Chapter
Young Leader of the Year Award: Dom Jones
Advocate of the Year Award: Kate Chang
Arnold Goodman Lifetime Achievement Award: Verena Borton
Campus Chapter of Excellence Award: UNA-USA Boston University Campus Chapter