The 2026 Leadership Institute will be held October 13-15 in Atlantic City, NJ. Stockton University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including Stockton University Atlantic City, where Institute programs will be held, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Members are invited to propose a session by May 25 on the conference theme, “Authenticity in Action: Leading with Hope,” and help shape a space for connection, reflection, and intersectional leadership across our community.

Getting to Atlantic City: Getting to and around Atlantic City is easy, whether you use train or bus transportation with NJ Transit, fly into one of three regional airports: Atlantic City International, Newark Liberty, or Philadelphia International.  Get more information and see your options.

Lodging will be held at the Tropicana Atlantic City (a Caesars Resort) until September 21, 2026. Rates per night are $77.99 (plus associated fees). Reserve early by calling 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST, 7 days a week) on or before the cut-off date. Use the group code ST10LE6 or identify yourself as part of the Leadership Institute 2026. To book online go to https://book.passkey.com/go/ST10LE6.

Learn more about LGBTQ Atlantic City.

Code of Conduct: the Board of Directors of the LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education approved a code of conduct for the Leadership Institute and other events. Attendees will be expected to abide by the code of conduct. Read it here.

Past Institutes

2025 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
October 14-16, 2025 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2024 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
October 16-17, 2024 Bothell, Washington

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