June 5-7, 2025
The Universities at Shady Grove
Rockville, Maryland
The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) invite you to the 2025 SELC — a national dialogue to challenge our thinking and stimulate our collective, creative efforts in advancing fairness, opportunity, and justice for all through cutting edge leadership.
Registration
Registration is now open for the 2025 SELC.
- The cost of regular registration at the professional rate is $300.
- The cost of early registration professional rate ($200) is available until April 11, 2025.
- The cost of student registration is $25.
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
Sponsorship
Thanks to generous sponsors, we are able to keep registration fees modest and create an accessible, welcoming space for all attendees. Click below to review conference sponsorship opportunities and to become a sponsor.
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Conference Theme & Tracks
The 2025 SELC will center on empowering practitioners and scholars to lead with equity. This year's theme, "Leading Together : A national dialogue to propel us forward," will feature six engaging tracks:
- Servant Leadership Rising
- Community Wealth Building (CWB) & Regenerative Economics
- AI & Education: Breaking or Building Barriers
- Entrepreneurship in Policy, Practice & Pedagogy
- Sustainable Solutions for Inequalities in Housing, Healthcare, Incarceration & Prison Reform, Employment, Food & Transportation
- Outcomes: Measure Our Progress Toward Greater Fairness, Justice & Expanded Opportunity
Conference Program
The 2025 conference will feature plenary sessions, panels, breakouts, round tables, discussions, workshops and opportunities to network. The specific program agenda will be updated as details are finalized.
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