#  Voting Symposium Event Page 

 



##  Boston & Massachusetts Campus Voting Summit 

 

 

       ![Two students pose for a photo in the bleachers of Sanders Theater during the live 2024 presidential election watch party.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2026-08/VotingSymposium_EventPage_HeaderPhoto.png?h=606155c8&itok=ARhKJxK0) 

 

 



 

 



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.



 

 

 [ Register for the Summit arrow\_circle\_right ](https://forms.gle/2FyUPKXgQXX1ezXT6) 

 

 

 

 

 

##  About the Organizers 

 



    ![A headshot of Amir Smith.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__960x960_scale/public/2026-08/AmirSmith_032626_0009%20Large%20Background%20Removed.png?itok=d87-w6CQ) 

 



 

  



#####  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!



 



 

 

 

    ![A headshot of Carter Umphress.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__960x960_scale/public/2026-08/CarterUmphress_032626_0005%20Large%20Background%20Removed.png?itok=uvFSHxcw) 

 



 

  



#####  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 

SortTimeSession9-10AM

#### **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 Speaker**

*Harvard Kennedy School, JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. FORUM*

\[Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here\].



10:30-11:30AM

#### **Breakout 1 & Breakout 2**

**Breakout 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 Session**

*Harvard Kennedy School, JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. FORUM*

\[Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here\].



12:30-1:00PM

#### **Harvard Yard Tour**

*Start from Johnston Gate*

A guided tour of Harvard Yard.



1:00-2:00PM

#### **Lunch**

*Harvard 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 4**

**Breakout 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 6**

**Breakout 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 Remarks**

*Harvard Kennedy School, JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. FORUM*

\[Topic for discussion, description, and speaker information here\].









 

 

##  Register for the Summit 

Interested in attending the summit? Register using the link below.



 

 



 [ Register arrow\_circle\_right ](https://forms.gle/2FyUPKXgQXX1ezXT6) 

 

 

 

 

 

DSO Special Projects & Initiatives

### \#CrimsonVotes 

 

Harvard College is committed to fostering a robust culture of voting and civic engagement among new and young voters at a time when trust in our democracy seems to be at an all-time low.



 [ Learn more about #CrimsonVotes arrow\_circle\_right ](https://dso.college.harvard.edu/dso-special-projects-initiatives/crimson-votes) 

 



      ![Three students in Annenberg dining hall in election night gear during the 2024 presidential elections watch party.](/sites/g/files/omnuum7076/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-08/ElectionNight_110524_0250%20Large.jpeg?itok=OkhtlGMY)