Conferences & Symposia

This event brings students together for small group discussions on a variety of topics. The goal is not to force agreement, but to explore diverse perspectives and help participants better understand one another, even in disagreement. Dinner will be provided.

This event, hosted by Heterodox Academy’s Bridge UMD chapter in partnership with the Robert H. Smith School of Business, will take place on Monday, September 30 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center, Room 1215.

Join the Anti-Black Racism Initiative and the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace on October 17 for the Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV conference. This one-day event will feature dynamic conversations with leading scholars and thought leaders from across disciplines in the DMV. Open to faculty, staff, students, and community partners, the conference offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical dialogue and collective action.

The Center for Social Value Creation is hosting their annual TATA Innovation Dialogue on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Van Munching Hall! Participate in a discussion on technology and innovation in retail with P.C. Thomas, Head of Tata's Retail Business Unit. You'll also learn about the Tata Global Internships Program, which is open to all majors and class years. Free dinner will be provided.

"More than a Patient: A Conference on Medical Discrimination" is a student-led conference dedicated to creating a space where individuals can share their experiences with medical discrimination. The conference will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union in the Atrium Room.

This year’s symposium will center the voices, visions, and leadership of individuals who are reimagining justice through creativity, resistance, and collective joy.