Your JSummit, built around you
JSummit is designed for your whole delegation, with experiences you can tailor for individuals and groups, so there’s something for every JCC and independent JCC Camp leader.
How your three days will unfold
Sunday: You arrive, find your people, and settle in. The Opening Plenary sets the tone for everything ahead, and the day ends with the whole JCC Movement gathered for dinner, connection, and celebration.
Monday: Your full day of learning. The morning Plenary opens with big questions, then workshops let you and your delegation dig into the ones that matter most to your community. The afternoon brings discovery at the JTown Marketplace With Friends, and the evening is yours to enjoy Boston.
Tuesday: You'll turn what you’ve learned into what comes next. A final round of workshops leads into the Closing Plenary, which brings the entire movement together one last time before we close at 1 p.m.
The ways you gather
Plenaries: Three conference-wide sessions that frame your JSummit experience. Each one sparks ideas and conversations that carry into the workshops that follow. Evening Event: A Sunday night celebration with dinner and entertainment for every participant, kicked off with networking and cocktails. JTown Marketplace With Friends*: An afternoon of discovery with partners who support your work, open to every participant on Monday. *Name may change. With the whole movement
Networking: Built into every day, from Sunday’s cocktail hour to Monday’s networking lunch and afternoon session in JTown Square. Connect with leaders from communities across North America and build relationships that last beyond Boston.
Workshops: Curated workshop groupings designed to fit your role, your goals, and your community. Choose yours onsite and divide your delegation across sessions to bring home more ideas. Peer Meetings and Cohorts: Focused conversations with leaders from communities like yours, organized by region, budget size, and interests. Rising Lay Leader Experience: For board members early in their service or preparing for a board role, with programming built just for them. Special-Invite Meetings: Morning gatherings that bring select groups together for focused conversation.In smaller rooms
JTown Square: Your home base all three days. Meet up with a colleague, schedule time with a participant or an invited guest, recharge your devices (and yourself), or take a break between sessions. Delegation Time: Space for you and your team to reflect, connect, and plan together. Morning Activities: Start your day with indoor and outdoor options. Dinner on Your Own: Monday evening is yours to explore Boston’s Seaport District with your delegation or friends, old and new. On your own terms
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