2026 Newman Guide College Leaders Summit

Agenda at a Glance

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 — K–12 LEADERS SUMMIT (Half Day)

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Opening Mass

12:15 – 1:00 PM

Registration & Exhibits Open

(Attendees handle their own lunch.)

1:00 – 1:20 PM

Welcome & Summit Overview

1:20 – 2:15 PM

K–12 Opening General Session

2:15 – 2:45 PM

Guided Networking Session

(Structured introductions and discussion among principals and headmasters)

2:45 – 3:30 PM

K–12 Breakout Working Sessions

(One round only; practical collaboration groups)

3:30 – 4:15 PM

K–12 General Session

(Integration of breakout themes & next steps)

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

(Drinks only)

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Opening Dinner


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 — K–12 & HIGHER EDUCATION (Joint Day)

Morning – K–12 Working Sessions

9:00 – 10:15 AM

K–12 Working Groups / Breakouts

10:15 – 11:30 AM

K–12 Breakout & General Session Block

(Conclusion of the K–12 track)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch & Transition

(Simple catered lunch option or lunch on your own)

Afternoon – Joint Plenary Program

1:00 – 4:30 PM

Joint Plenary Keynotes & Panels

• The reintegration of Catholic education

• Newman’s vision and the Newman Guide mission

• Unified perspectives from K–12 and higher education

(Presented as one cohesive block with natural transitions)

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Transition & Space Reset

(Visual reveal for the evening celebration)

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Joint Reception & Celebration

(With MC, sponsors, and invited supporters)


THURSDAY, JUNE 18 — COLLEGE LEADERS SUMMIT

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:00 AM

Morning Keynote

10:00 – 10:45 AM

Plenary Session

10:45 – 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakout Sessions — Round 1

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:30 – 2:15 PM

Afternoon Keynote

2:15 – 3:00 PM

Plenary Session

3:00 – 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 – 4:15 PM

Breakout Sessions — Round 2

4:15 – 5:00 PM

End-of-Day Reflections & Discussion

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Evening Reception

(Optional dinner on your own afterward)


FRIDAY, JUNE 19 — COLLEGE LEADERS SUMMIT (Half Day)

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Coffee & Light Breakfast

9:00 – 9:45 AM

Morning Panel Discussion

9:45 – 10:30 AM

Breakout Sessions — Round 3

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 – 11:30 AM

Closing Keynote

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Summit Conclusion & Sending Forth

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Summit Speakers

Patrick Reilly

Patrick Reilly

President of The Cardinal Newman Society

Summit Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000

Silver Sponsor: $5,000

Bronze Sponsor: $2,500

Supporting Sponsor: $1,000

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