In an imperfect society, what needs to be done to balance the power of the various voices that make up our media diet? Can and should professional athletes and famous artists limit their activism? How can we create a society where all voices are heard and those most marginalized have their needs advocated for?
We live in a society where professional athletes, K-Pop groups, and entertainers have the potential to rally millions to action. This summit explores the roles and responsibilities of the hyper-famous artists and athletes as agents of change, for better or for worse. Join us to debate who decides which causes are worth fighting for.
Summit Schedule
Thursday, October 14th, 2021
4:00PM to 4:15 PM (ET)
Introductions and Summit Overview
4:15PM to 4:45PM (ET)
Opening Keynote
4:45PM to 5:00PM (ET)
Closing and Preparations
Saturday, October 16th, 2021
11:00AM to 12:00 PM (ET)
Team Introductions: Assembling for Collaborative Work
Summit-Specific Meaning Building Activity
12:00PM to 12:20PM (ET)
Break
12:20PM to 12:50PM (ET)
Speaker Rotations
12:50PM to 1:20PM (ET)
Speaker Rotations
1:20PM to 1:45PM (ET)
Break
1:45PM to 3:15PM (ET)
Debriefs and Collaborative Project Work
3:15PM to 3:45PM (ET)
Project Presentations
3:45PM to 4:00 PM (ET)
Closing and Pledge Wall
Global Experiences for Every Student
Global education has always been about what you do, not where you go. The essential and enduring work includes teaching students to appreciate diverse perspectives, understand the connections they have to the wider world, respectively and effectively communicate and collaborate across cultures and countries, and use interdisciplinary knowledge to investigate and take action on issues that matter to them and the wider world.

EXPERT SPEAKERS
We believe in the power of learning first-hand from other people‘s experiences and being able to illustrate the concepts we cover in all of our programs with examples of people whose daily work revolves around the issues of global significance. Envoys’ network of wonks, historians, scholars, and practitioners provides access for students to real people who care deeply about improving the world around them.

INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE
Both the present and the future require the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems together. Students and educators alike must seize the moment to develop meaningful connections and bridge differences. Throughout the summit series, we utilize virtual exchanges and project collaborations to develop empathy, understanding, and respect.

PAY IT FORWARD
The work that matters in the 21st century will be performed by small teams utilizing diverse skill sets and technologies to work across geographic, cultural, and temporal boundaries. Each summit culminates with a collaborative ‘pay-it-forward’ project that helps students to bring learning back to campus and home communities and inspire personal, sustained engagement.
EVERY SUMMIT INCLUDES MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND EDUCATOR COHORTS
Our Calendar

Cultivating Common Ground: The Future of Food & Community
September 2021

From can we to should we: Global Bioethics, Smart Tech, and Our Planet’s Future
October 2021

Taking a Stand: Athletes, Artists, and Activism
November 2021

Changemakers in Focus: The People Advancing Sustainable Development
December 2021

Dance Around the World: A Window into Culture and History
January 2022

Counting Hours: Honest Approaches to Service Learning
February 2022

Choose to Challenge: Celebrating International Women’s Day
March 2022

Now or Never: Adding Urgency to Earth Day
April 2022

Unfiltered: Improving Civic Discourse in the Digital Era
May 2022

No Straight Path: Elevating the Voices of LGBT+ Changemakers
June 2022
Packages
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Individual ticket
Summit Series Package
Ambassador
10 tickets
Diplomat
50 tickets
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Past Student Summits
The Activist Within You:
Your Cause, Your Power
May 12th-14th
Activate Your Citizenship
April 28th – 30th, 2021
Hosted in partnership with
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
2021 International Women’s Day
March 7th – 8th, 2021
2020 SDG Summit
November 7th – 8th, 2020