Columbia Alumni Leaders Experience

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Columbia Alumni Leaders Experience 2026

October 9–10
New York, NY

An annual, weekend-long conference for alumni volunteer leaders, providing professional development, community-building opportunities, and a chance to honor volunteer excellence.

General Leaders Experience FAQ 

What is the Columbia Alumni Leaders Experience?

The conference is an annual event providing leadership development and community-building opportunities to alumni volunteer leaders. Attendees can expect to explore new ideas and learn from fellow leaders and other prominent members of the Columbia community, all while making new friends and connections.

Who is the conference for?

Registration for Columbia Alumni Leaders Experience is limited to Columbia University alumni and student volunteer leaders.

When is the conference held?

Columbia Alumni Leaders Experience will take place on October 9–10, 2026

Where is the conference held?

The Leaders Experience is an on-campus event, with exact locations varying from year to year.

What does the program look like?

A typical schedule is as follows:

Friday

Day:

  • Networking Breakfast and Lunch
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Global and SIG Leadership Development Sessions

Evening:

  • Welcome Reception
Saturday

Day:

  • Conference Sessions
  • Breakfast Keynote
  • Annual Alumni Leaders Luncheon