Join us for a free live broadcast from anywhere in the country of our landmark hybrid symposium, a nationwide celebration of service.
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the 2026 Service Symposium | 250 & Beyond: Our American Story serves as the culminating celebration of a movement launched in 2024 to honor and inspire the American spirit of service. Learn more about this movement.
By bringing together thousands of Americans—including students, educators, nonprofit leaders, public servants, and community members—we will reflect on our past, highlight incredible acts of service happening today, and inspire the next 250 years of American service.
Who should attend?
This celebration is for everyone! Whether you are a K-12 or higher education student, an educator, a volunteer, a philanthropic partner, or a civic leader, this event is designed for those committed to civic engagement, education, and community impact.
Read about our 2024 Service Symposium to get a taste of what’s in store for 2026.
Speakers
JoAnna Anold, Phd
Literacy Specialist with Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Flint Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Brian Baird
Founder, National Museum and Center for Service
Nathan Dietz
Director, Do Good Lab
Stanley Fontaine
Special Assistant in the Office of the President at the Annie E. Casey Foundation
Victoria Leonhardt
Director, Communities, Giving Tuesday
Jeffrey Moore
Chief Strategy Officer, Independent Sector
Dr. Amir Pasic
Eugene R. Tempel Dean,
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Deborah Sran
Senior Manager I, John R Lewis Leadership Program
Dr. Akilah Watkins
President & CEO, Independent Sector
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