Schedule

The National Student Government Summit is a four-day conference

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The conference features 47 workshop sessions, 17 brand-new workshops with several led by student leaders & advisors, 13 round-table networking caucuses, 6 one-hour private consulting appointments, and more than 24 information-packed hours of practical help, ideas, tips & advice on how to improve your Student Government.

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Even Better in 2026
  • LOWER REGISTRATION FEES FOR GROUPS OVER 5 ($50 less per person)
  • Two blocks from the U.S. Capitol (Save money & time on transportation. Walk to the Capitol, museums, and restaurants)
  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is the closest hotel to the Capitol
  • Totally renovated hotel. In 2026, you’ll enjoy all new sleeping & meeting rooms, new restaurant, lobby, foyer, and fitness center. 
  • Lower transportation costs! No need to rent a car or pay for taxis/Uber/Lyft. Walk everywhere!
  • More time to visit Capitol Hill Walk in five minutes! You have free time after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:15 p.m. on Sunday. Arrive early Thursday and visit your representatives
  • Free Internet at the conference hotel (normally $14.95 per day)
  • More free time for sightseeing on Friday evening, and Saturday & Sunday afternoons
  • New workshops & speakers
  • 18 New workshops led by student leaders & advisors
  • NEW: More roundtables to network & make new connections (roundtables for students/advisors on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • New: Private quiet work/study space for advisors and student leaders
  • More interactive training sessions
  • More training sessions for advisors
  • Free “ASGA Loves Advisors” reception on Thursday (free food & open bar for advisors)
  • New Workshop Guide to help you choose which workshops will help you most
  • More detailed training workshop descriptions to help you choose which workshops will help you most
  • More facilitated and structured round-table caucuses focused on hot issues and problems
  • 9:00 start times each morning (helps with jetlag)
  • SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)
Conference Attire
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Business Business College/University Shirts & Jeans College/University Shirts & Jeans

See the hotel floor plan


2026 Conference Schedule

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Conference Attire • Thursday — Business Casual

See the meeting room floor plan

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Conference Registration & Networking

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Conference Kick-Off (Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Arrive early to get the best seats)

  • Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., Emcee
    Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)

8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. — Networking Break

8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. —  FOR ADVISORS  “ASGA Loves Advisors” Reception

  • Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., Host
  • Raffle
    Yellowstone/Everglades (2nd Floor)

8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 1 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  • ROUNDTABLE: Community Colleges (Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., facilitator)
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Private Colleges & Universities (Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A., facilitator)
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • ROUNDTABLE: Public Colleges & Universities (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
    Columbia A/B
  • ROUNDTABLE: Super-Evolved Student Governments (MTSU SG Leaders, facilitators)
    Columbia C
  • Private Consulting (Butch Oxendine)
    Lexington/Concord

9:45 p.m. — Free for Evening

Suggested Night-Life Activities
• Late Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts

Friday, October 9, 2026

Conference Attire • Friday — Business

See the meeting room floor plan

6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 2 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  A   FOR ADVISORS  Keeping HOPE Alive: How to Sustain & Grow Your Student Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  B  How You Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  C  Goal-Setting & Fulfilling Your Mission: What Are You Doing? – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A
  • Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia B
  •  NEW  Efficiency = Impact: How Smarter SGAs Get More Done – Indira Diaz, Associate Director for SG, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 3 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  F  SG Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  G  Your SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  H  Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A
  • Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia B
  •  J  Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Networking Break

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Sit-down Lunch

MENU: pasta, salad, dessert, iced tea
Regency B and Regency C/D (Ballroom)

12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — ASGA Halftime & Raffle

Regency C/D (Ballroom

  • Stamp to Win Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
    Anker Portable Charger • JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker • Lots more

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Networking Break

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 4 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  K  No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  L  Game Show: How Much Do You Really Know About Student Government? – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • M   FOR ADVISORS  On the Right Foot: Building Rapport with Your SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A
  •  N  Lost in Translation: Mastering Communication – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia B
  •  O  Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. — Networking Break

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 5 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  • Hail to the Chief: The Power and Purpose of Being SG President – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  Q  The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make (And How to Fix Them) – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • R   NEW  Less Words, More Action: Building Spaces Where Belonging Matters – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A
  • The Final Frontier: Impeachment – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
    Columbia B
  •  T   FOR ADVISORS  L.E.A.D.: Leadership by Empowering and Appreciating Differences – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Networking Break

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 6 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  U   NEW  Lead Without Losing Yourself in Student Government – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  V  How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  W   NEW  The Engagement Playbook: Strategies for Student Leaders – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
    Columbia A
  •  X   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

  • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord

(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book your one-hour appointment in advance)

Suggested Night-Life Activities
All of these suggested activities are either within walking distance or are convenient via the Metro, taxi, Lyft, or Uber:

Also check out “Experience DC.”

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Conference Attire • Saturday — College/University Shirts & Jeans

See the meeting room floor plan

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 7 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  Y   NEW  Make SGA Matter Through Meaningful Connections – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  Z  How to Choose Which Priorities Your Student Government Should Take On? – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  AA   NEW  Movement Making: Mental Health and Students Rights Advocacy – Kat Klawes, M.A.
    Columbia A
  •  BB   NEW  Bridge the Divide: From Student Voices to Admin Ears – Abbey Wang
    Columbia B
  •  CC   NEW  The 3 M’s of SGA Public Relations: Marketing, Messaging, and Media – R.J. Ware, SGA President, Middle Tennessee State University
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 8 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  DD   NEW  Know Yourself Lead Others with True Colors – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  EE  How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  FF   NEW  Spark Sessions: Innovation Lab – Kat Klawes, M.A.
    Columbia A
  •  GG   NEW  The Power of Committees: Turning Ideas Into Action – Mickey Arce
    Columbia B
  •  HH  Administrators are NOT the Enemy: How to Get Along With Yours – Christopher Jachimowicz
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Networking Break

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 9 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  II   NEW   FOR ADVISORS  Mastering the Art of Student Government Advising – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  JJ  What Are Your Superpowers? What Your SGA Can (And Can’t) Do – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  KK   NEW  Money Matters: Managing Budgets and Funding Student Activities – Kat Klawes, M.A.
    Columbia A
  •  LL   NEW  Lead Like You Mean It: Student-to-Student Lessons in Leadership – Ander Turueno Garcia, SGA President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Columbia B
  •  MM   NEW  Reviewing Your Governing Documents for Clarity and Purpose – Christopher Jachimowicz
    Columbia C
  • Advisor Work/Quiet Space
    Bunker Hill
  • Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
    Lexington/Concord

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Boxed Lunch

Lexington/Concord

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Training/Roundtable Block 10

  • Presidents & Vice Presidents (Kimberly Jones, Ph.D., facilitator)
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  • Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members (Butch Oxendine, facilitator)
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  • Secretaries and Treasurers (Kat Klawes, facilitator)
    Columbia A
  • Advisors (Christopher Jachimowicz, facilitator)
    Columbia B

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

  • Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)
  • 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord
  • 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord
  • 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. — Private Consulting
    Lexington/Concord

Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book your one-hour appointment in advance)

Suggested Night-Life Activities
All of these suggested activities are either within walking distance or are convenient via the Metro, taxi, Lyft, or Uber:

Also check out “Experience DC.”

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Conference Attire • Sunday — College/University Shirts & Jeans

See the meeting room floor plan

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — (OPTIONAL) Non-denominational Worship/Prayer

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Networking Break

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 11 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  NN  How to Get What You Want – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  OO   Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  PP   NEW  SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes, M.A.
    Columbia A

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Networking Break

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 12 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

  •  QQ  TBA – TBA
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)
  •  RR  Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
    Regency B (Ballroom)
  •  SS  Ten Toxic Timewasters (that Poison Productive Meetings) – Christopher Jachimowicz
    Columbia A

11:20 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. — Wrap-up & Raffle

  • Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
  • Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
    AeroPress Coffee Press • $50 Uber Eats Gift Card • Lots more
  • Completion of Training Certificates
  • The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
    Regency C/D (Ballroom)

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

Check out “Experience DC” for ideas on sight-seeing and restaurants

Monday, October 12, 2026

Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

  • Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
  • Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)
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