FALL SUMMIT '25
FALL SUMMIT '25
ABOUT
The Fall Summit is more than a gathering. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and chart our collective path forward. On October 20–21, 2025 in Memphis, TN, Network members will come together to celebrate progress, reflect on what it means to fully step into our new brand identity, deepen relationships across the Network, and align on bold strategies to advance equity in higher education.
While the full Summit spans two days, the core programming takes place on Tuesday, offering a focused day of shared learning, strategic dialogue, and collaborative action. Participants will walk away with fresh energy, tangible insights, and stronger connections to move our collective vision forward.
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Objectives
Deepen engagement with the Network’s new brand identity
Explore how our rebrand shows up in our work, and anchor ourselves in the shared identity we’ve built together.
Reflect on the year and align on the Network’s strategy and direction
Take stock of what we've learned, celebrate progress, and build alignment for where we go next.
Empower members to act on emerging opportunities
Equip one another to meet this moment by surfacing possibilities, sharing strategies, and sparking new collaborations.
Strengthen relationships through intentional connection
Create space for honest conversation, trust-building, and the kind of connection that sustains long-term impact.
agenda
The HEEN Fall Summit will take place at the Peabody Hotel.
Day 1
Monday
October 20
2:30–4:00 PM | Governing Board & Funder Session (for board and funder partners)
4:00–5:30 PM | Governing Board Meeting (for board members)
6:00–8:30 PM | Welcome Reception | Location: National Civil Rights Museum
Day 2
Tuesday
October 21
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast & Welcome Remarks
9:00-9:30 AM | State of the Network
9:30-10:30 AM | Summit Session
10:30-10:45 AM | Break
10:45-11:45 AM | Summit Session
11:45-12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30-2:30 PM | Concurrent Action Labs
2:30-3:00 PM | Community Share Out
3:00-3:30 PM | Closing Remarks
Travel
information
Guests will stay at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Room information will be sent to attendees in the week prior to the event date
Lyft Code: PATH1020.
Read the reimbursement policy here.
Pre-Work
Get ready for the Fall Summit by exploring the materials below in advance of our time together.
Reimbursement Policy
Quarterly Snapshot
Dismantling DEI in Higher Education: An Analysis of How Diversity Professionals View Political Bans
Data Use Action Agenda
Equity Action Agenda
