THE THEME
Strong People. Strong Workforce. Strong Nevada.
The University of Nevada, Reno, in close collaboration with Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Northern Nevada Diversity Summit. This event celebrates thirteen years of engaging faculty, staff, students and community members in the statewide sharing of information relevant to educating and ensuring the workforce readiness of all Nevada’s citizens. The Summit also serves to showcase private and public sector advancements that are direct outgrowths of teaching, learning, research and professional training being performed across all NSHE institutions.
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THE DATES
APRIL 16, 2026
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APRIL 17, 2026
Joe Crowley Student Union at the
University of Nevada, Reno
Free for all faculty, staff, students & community partners
View Summit Agenda
The 2026 Northern Nevada Diversity Summit offers two full days of programming, each day structured to showcase expertise, celebrate lived experience, and bring the energy! Guided by this year's theme, Strong People. Strong Workforce. Strong Nevada., the Summit brings together faculty, staff, students, and community members from across the Nevada System of Higher Education and beyond. Session types include keynote sessions, plenary panels, breakout presentations, workshops, dialogue sessions, and poster presentations. Registration is required to attend any and all scheduled sessions.
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Day One and Day Two center workforce readiness, access, and opportunity through the lens of lived experience, identity, culture, and community. Day Two spotlights student-led contributions, showcasing community-engaged research, applied projects, and partnerships that are shaping educational and employment pathways across our state.
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View the full agenda at the link below to view sessions and events.
Download 2026 Northern Nevada Diversity Summit App
The 2026 Northern Nevada Diversity Summit app is your all-in-one event companion for two full days of programming, designed to keep you connected, informed, and ready to engage. Guided by this year's theme, Strong People. Strong Workforce. Strong Nevada., the app brings together everything you need — from the full schedule and session details to speaker bios, and real-time updates — so you can make the most of every moment at the Summit.
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View the full agenda, browse breakout sessions, and plan your personal schedule for Day One and Day Two directly from your phone. Download the app today and arrive ready.
Available now on the App Store and Google Play.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As the Northern Nevada Diversity Summit enters its thirteenth year, the event continues to bring together faculty, staff, students, employers, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to share ideas and strategies that strengthen Nevada’s workforce and expand opportunity across the state.
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Organizations are invited to support this statewide convening through sponsorship. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to connect with a broad cross-sector audience while demonstrating a commitment to education, workforce readiness, and community impact across Nevada.
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We encourage you to review the sponsorship levels and benefits and complete the Sponsor Interest Form to explore partnership opportunities.
Need a place to eat, recharge, or connect between sessions? Explore what’s available in the Joe Crowley Student Union during the Summit.
