Building Bridges Summit

The Building Bridges Summit is a two-day gathering designed to connect students, educators, and community leaders from across Greater Boston and beyond. Hosted at Harvard University and Tufts University, the Summit will feature keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on collaboration, leadership, and meaningful dialogue in academic and community spaces.Whether you're a student, educator, community organizer, or an engaged citizen, this is an opportunity to learn, share, and build together.📅 March 28–29, 2025
📍Day 1 - Harvard University (Sever Hall)
📍Day 2 - Tufts University (Cabot Intercultural Center)

Context

The Building Bridges Summit is a strategic response to an evolving world—where education, technology, and economic development are reshaping opportunities, and where students, professionals, and leaders must actively shape the future.This Summit serves as a launchpad for collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions, bringing together students, educators, and changemakers to bridge gaps across Institutions, Industries, Identities, Generations, and Geographies (IIIGG).More than just a convening, the Building Bridges Summit is designed to foster lasting relationships, amplify impact, and drive sustainable change—both within Greater Boston and beyond.

What to expect

🔹 Inspiring Keynotes & Panels – Hear from student leaders, educators, and changemakers on leadership, advocacy, and social impact.🔹 Interactive Workshops – Engage in hands-on sessions with experts, gaining tools for activism, organizing, and personal growth.🔹 Networking & Collaboration – Connect with students, faculty, and professionals across Boston to build lasting relationships.🔹 Action & Impact – Leave with strategies, partnerships, and a renewed commitment to creating change.🚀 Two days of learning, connection, and empowerment!

Day 1 Itinerary
Sever Hall - Room 113

1:30 – 2:00 PM
Registration & Sign-In2:00 – 2:10 PM
Opening Remarks2:15 – 3:45 PM
Panel: Art, Media, & Education – Tools for Empowerment & Innovation3:45 - 3:55 PM
Break and Neighbor Conversations3:55 – 5:25 PM
Panel: Restorative Justice & Education - Healing Communities and Reimagining Accountability5:25 – 5:35 PM
Break5:35 - 6:20
Keynote: Dr. Taymullah Abdur Rahman6:25 - 6:35 PM
Closing Remarks

Day 2 Itinerary
Cabot Intercultural Center - 7th Floor

11:00 - 11:30
Registration and Sign in
11:30 - 12:00
Grounding and Opening Remarks
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Opening Talk: Entrepreneurship, Networking, and Betting on Yourself
12:45 - 2:30 PM
Lunch, Discussions, and Networking
2:35 - 2:45 PM
Regroup and Prepare for Panels
2:50 - 4:00 PM
Presidents Panel: Leadership in the Current Landscape
4:00 - 4:10 PM
Break and Group Conversation
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Panel: Strength in Numbers – Political Engagement, Activism, & Mobilization
5:30 - 5:40 PM
Break and Neighbor Conversation
5:45 - 6:30 PM
Keynote: Rev. Delphain Demosthenes
6:30 - 6:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Conclusion