Global Student Leadership Summit Registration
Check back in Spring 2026 for more information about the 2026 summit.
The Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS) is the premier student leadership conference that prepares participants with leadership skills and global competencies so that they can thrive in their globally diverse academic, community, and professional settings. The 2026 annual GSLS, which attracts dozens of students from colleges and universities with a simple goal: to develop the skills essential to being a successful leader in our global interconnected society.
The 2026 Global Student Leadership Summit will be held in-person in Atlanta, Georgia from November 4 -6, 2026. Students will participate in leadership sessions, engage in critical dialogue centered on self-reflection, establish and maintain relationships with like-minded student leaders, and connect with professionals from higher education, the public sphere, and private sector. Participation in the GSLS will strengthen students’ leadership skills and develop global competencies including self-awareness, communication, team building, embracing difference, and more.
Why GSLS?
The Global Student Leadership Summit is an immersive opportunity for emerging leaders from all backgrounds to participate in professional development workshops to enhance their career readiness by learning how to articulate and leverage their international experience for career and graduate opportunities. Through networking and community-building activities, students will experience meaningful interactions with student leaders from a variety of different colleges and universities.
GSLS Goals
Empower student leaders to realize the skills necessary to make an impact on their campuses and in their career
Enrich student understanding of international experience through critical reflection and structured engagement on topics critical to leadership.
Encourage students to network with other student leaders and professionals and explore ways to apply their international experience to various career, post-graduate, and academic opportunities
Energize students to harness their global experiences to make change on their campus, in their communities and in the world