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Saturday, October 10, 2026

BRINGING TOGETHER UGA'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST FOR YOU

Ready to grow as a leader and make an impact at UGA and beyond? The Student Leadership Conference, hosted by Engagement, Leadership, and Service, is a free, day-long experience designed to help you build the skills and confidence to lead — no matter your role or experience level.

Registration is free for all UGA-Athens activity fee-paying students.

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2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Lemuel “Life” LaRoche is a true inspiration in Northeast Georgia. He founded Chess and Community, Inc. to mold young minds into future leaders and critical thinkers. Life’s leadership philosophy and qualities align perfectly with this year’s conference theme, “Lead Without Limits”, preparing and empowering students with leadership skills for any context. His journey shows that leadership isn’t confined to titles or positions—it’s about using your voice, your gifts, and your vision to create change wherever you are.

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WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

You will spend the day learning alongside other UGA students through engaging workshops, interactive sessions, and inspiring speakers. Choose from a variety of topics that matter to you — like teamwork, communication, well-being, and creating positive change.

You’ll hear from seasoned professionals and experienced student leaders, gain new ideas, and leave with tools you can use in your organization, classes, and future career.

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WHY REGISTER?

  • Build real leadership skills you can apply immediately
  • Connect with other students who want to grow and lead
  • Learn from experts and peers with different experiences and perspectives
  • Discover your leadership style and how to lead in any setting
  • Gain confidence in your ability to create change
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Lead the Conversation on Leadership!

Are you passionate about leadership and eager to share your insights? We invite students, faculty, and staff to submit a presentation proposal for our upcoming leadership event.

Presentations may fall into (but are not limited to) the following tracks:

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Community Engagement
  • Leadership as an Essential Skill
  • Leadership & Positive Change
  • Leadership & Well-being
  • Situational Leadership

This is your chance to inspire others, spark meaningful dialogue, and help shape the future of leadership on campus.

Pitch Your Presentation
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DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

“My most memorable experience was presenting at the Student Leadership Conference in October 2021. This amazing opportunity opened the door to start the conversation of normalizing diversity within student organizations and to utilize that diversity to create greatness. UGA provided me, a student, the tremendous opportunity to present a training that is so integral to my core values and I will always be so thankful for that unforgettable experience.”

Slone Sengson SLC 2021 presenter and
2022 Outstanding Senior Leader as recognized by Pandora Yearbook

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Don't just take our word for it. "My most memorable experience was presenting at the Student Leadership Conference in October 2021. This amazing opportunity opened the door to start the conversation of normalizing diversity within student organizations and to utilize that diversity to create greatness. UGA provided me, a student, the tremendous opportunity to present a training that is so integral to my core values and I will always be so thankful for that unforgettable experience."

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE CAN I REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE?
  • Registration for the 28th annual student leadership is opening soon. Check back on our website or follow us on Instagram @UGAengagement for updates on SLC registration.

YES! The conference is completely free for fees-paid students.

Any UGA student, faculty, or staff member is invited to the conference.

The conference will be held in the Tate Student Center at 45 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30601.

You bet! Food vendors will be announced as the event day approaches. Attendees will be served breakfast and lunch at the event!

A day full of excitement and learning! We will start the day with a keynote speaker, offer 3 different hour-long breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a closing social with chances to win fun prizes.

We recommend a comfortable business casual. Please keep in mind you will be walking in between sessions, so plan for appropriately comfortable shoes and attire.

If you would like any accommodations for the conference, please contact Steven Brown at steven.brown@uga.edu.

Parking in the Tate Student Center Deck will be free on the day of the conference. UGA busses will also be running and have stops close to the Tate Student Center.

Check-in for the conference will be on the 5th floor of the Tate Student Center. From the parking deck, take the elevators to the 5th If you are entering the building on the 3rd floor, navigate to the elevators closest to Barberitos and take those elevators to the 5th floor.

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