Past eventHeld October 22, 2026
Braven Summit 2026
Braven Summit brings professionals from across sectors together around the tools, networks, and opportunities needed to build meaningful careers for the next generation of leaders.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ
- Held
- October 22, 2026
- Venue
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ
- Attendance
- 400 professionals
TL;DR
- Braven Summit 2026 took place on October 22, 2026 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- Registration was billed as including access to all keynote speakers and breakout sessions, plus one entry to the official luncheon.
- The organizer described an audience of 400 professionals from across sectors.
About
The summit was billed as a one-of-a-kind convening of 400 professionals from across sectors committed to ensuring that the next generation of leaders emerges from everywhere. The 2026 Summit, billed as a premier thought-leadership event in the college-to-career space, and surrounding events were scheduled to give attendees an opportunity to hear from dynamic speakers, learn actionable insights applicable to various sectors, and expand their networks. The program was scheduled to include a morning keynote and mainstage conversation, networking breakfast and lunch, breakout sessions spanning various topics, and opportunities to build relationships across sectors. The organizer said this year's programming was meant to help professionals and practitioners gain clarity on the role they can play in ensuring that the next generation of leaders emerges from everywhere.
Who was in the room
Professionals from across sectors
Professionals committed to ensuring that the next generation of leaders emerges from everywhere.
Featured speakers
8 listedTony Allen, PhD
President · Delaware State University
Susan Burns, PhD
President · University of Mount Saint Vincent
Nancy Cantor, PhD
President · Hunter College
Kate Dunbar
Head of Macro Research · Bridgewater Associates
Lisa Freeman, PhD
President · Northern Illinois University
Harrison Keller, PhD
President · University of North Texas
Tonya Smith-Jackson, PhD
Chancellor · Rutgers University - Newark
Harry L. Williams, PhD
President & CEO · Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Venue & travel
Venue
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)Getting there
Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car or train.
Getting there
Downtown Newark is accessible from major highways, and public parking garages are available near NJPAC.
Questions people ask
6 answeredBraven Summit 2026 was scheduled for October 22, 2026.
The organizer described an audience of 400 professionals from across sectors.
Braven Summit 2026 was held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ.
The organizer described attendees as 400 professionals from across sectors.
It is most useful for college leaders, career-services staff and employers working on the college-to-career pipeline, since the speakers were billed as including presidents of Delaware State, Hunter College, Northern Illinois University and University of North Texas alongside the head of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. With about 400 professionals and a single-day format of keynotes, breakouts and a luncheon, it offered a more intimate room than a national higher-ed show, but people seeking product demos or deep technical sessions would get less from it.
The organizer stated attire was business casual and recommended layers because meeting rooms can run cool.
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