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Boston & Massachusetts Campus Voting Summit
The Boston & Massachusetts Campus Voting Summit will take place on Saturday, September 19 at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, MA, from 9AM to 4PM ET. This free nonpartisan event will bring together MA campuses to support nonpartisan engagement throughout the year. Participants can expect a day filled with breakout sessions, keynote speakers, networking, and recognition of the Boston Votes Awardees.
About the Organizers
Amir Smith
My name is Amir Smith, and I am a freshman (Class of 2029) from Dallas, Texas in Grays West studying History. I'm so excited to be this year's Co-Chair of Harvard Votes Challenge, Harvard's flagship non-partisan organization dedicated to voter empowerment, education, and outreach by increasing voter registration and participation on and beyond Harvard's campus!
Carter Umphress
I’m Carter Umphress, and I’m a sophomore (Class of 2028) originally from Las Vegas, NV studying Government and Economics. I am one of the Co-Chairs of the Harvard Votes Challenge, which seeks to promote voter turnout and civic engagement on Harvard’s campus. I’m looking forward to working towards 100% voter registration and turnout as the 2026 midterms approach.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
9-10AM | Arrival and Networking (Breakfast)Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-150 TRUSTMAN Enjoy a continental breakfast with coffee, tea, and assorted pastries while networking with other event attendees and guests. |
10-10:30AM | Opening SpeakerHarvard Kennedy School, JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. FORUM [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. |
10:30-11:30AM | Breakout 1 & Breakout 2Breakout Session #1 Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-140 GOODMAN [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. Breakout Session #2 Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-130 BOLTON [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. |
11:30AM-12:30PM | Keynote Speaker SessionHarvard Kennedy School, JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. FORUM [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. |
12:30-1:00PM | Harvard Yard TourStart from Johnston Gate A guided tour of Harvard Yard. |
1:00-2:00PM | LunchHarvard College, Annenberg Dining Hall Attendees are invited to have lunch on their own in Harvard Square or have a complimentary lunch at Harvard College's iconic first-year dining hall space, Annenberg. |
2:00-3:00PM | Breakout 3 & Breakout 4Breakout Session #3 Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-140 GOODMAN [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. Breakout Session #4 Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-130 BOLTON [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. |
3:00-4:00PM | Breakout 5 & Breakout 6Breakout Session #5 Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-140 GOODMAN [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. Breakout Session #6 Harvard Kennedy School, LITTAUER L-130 BOLTON [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. |
4:00-4:30PM | Closing RemarksHarvard Kennedy School, JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. FORUM [Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here]. |
