2026 UnidosUS Education Summit

The Education Summit will gather students, families, practitioners, policymakers and the philanthropic community for thoughtful and engaging dialogue around the most pressing issues impacting Latino student success. The summit reflects UnidosUS’s commitment to serving as a convenor in the national education space to continue elevating the needs of the Latino community with the aim of addressing broad-scale systems change for key milestones in the education experience of Latino students.

Hotel: LMU Housing (Dorms)

Location: Loyola Marymount University — 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Date: June 10-12, 2026

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

At the summit, you will:

Learn best practices, engage in discussion with practitioners and policymakers, and attend professional development seminars.
Forge connections with leaders from across the country through networking events.
Keep up to date with trends impacting Latino student and family success.
Engage in thoughtful discussions through dynamic and interactive workshops that will explore the following tracks:
Early Childhood Education
Postsecondary Access and Success
Career Pathways

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Practitioners, program directors, community leaders, policymakers, funders and intermediaries will have the chance to network with each other, learn from each other and engage in the education work ahead of us.

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COVID-19 Protocols; Liability Waiver 

To prioritize the health and safety of all attendees and participants during all related UnidosUS Events, UnidosUS may implement health and safety protocols for all Event attendees. Health protocols are subject to change based on local mandates, without notice. Compliance with these protocols will be mandatory for attendance and participation at the Event.

Please note, UnidosUS reserves the right to implement any protective measures that it deems necessary to protect all Event attendees. UnidosUS also reserves the right to reduce capacity or transition to a virtual experience at any time for the health and safety of attendees and staff.

Test Before You Travel

To avoid spreading any contagious respiratory illnesses, such as flu, COVID, RSV, etc., please take an over-the-counter test or visit a health provider. On the day of travel, if you are not feeling well, please refrain from traveling to the Event.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we encourage you not to travel: fever, dry cough, tiredness, aches and pains, sore throat, headache, loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

To check a full list of contagious respiratory illnesses, such as flu, COVID, RSV, etc, please visit the CDC website.

On-site Measures

For the health and safety of yourself and our fellow attendees, we strongly encourage attendees who have been in high-risk environments, as deemed by local health agencies, to elect to test for contagious respiratory illnesses, such as flu, COVID, RSV, etc., prior to the event as a courtesy to fellow attendees, even if vaccinated. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidance, individuals who are at a high risk for contagious respiratory illnesses should talk to their healthcare provider about whether they need to wear a mask and take other precautions as directed. Individuals who have household or social contact with someone at a high risk for severe illness should also consider wearing a mask.

While face masks may not be required based on CDC guidance, attendees are encouraged to wear masks based on individual comfort levels. Please be respectful of individual decisions on mask usage.

Assumption of Risk

The UnidosUS events take place at hotels, which are public spaces that will also have guests from other events. While UnidosUS will exercise reasonable efforts to minimize the spread of any contagious respiratory illnesses, such as flu, COVID, RSV, etc., UnidosUS cannot eliminate the risk of contracting any contagious respiratory illnesses in connection with participation in this Event. By attending this Event, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO CONTAGIOUS RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES.

How can I book a room at the hotel?

Once you register and pay for the UnidosUS Education Summit, you will receive an email confirmation with the link to book in our discounted hotel block.

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations will be accepted in writing to [email protected] until May 20, 2026 and subject to a $50 cancellation fee. After May 20, 2026, registrations are nonrefundable but may be transferred to someone else.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else?

Transferring a registration to another is permitted prior to June 4, 2026. The substituting party is responsible for all final financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that registration as well as updating all contact information. Substitutions can be made online by accessing the original registrant’s account with their email and confirmation number.

Event Policies and Disclaimers

PAYMENT INFORMATION: YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS PROCESSED. All registration badges with a code for admission to events and ribbon credentials will be distributed on-site. Registration must be paid in full to receive the registration badge/credential on-site or registration will be canceled. UnidosUS accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Cancellations will be accepted in writing to [email protected] until May 20, 2026 and subject to a $50 cancellation fee. After May 20, 2026, registrations are nonrefundable but may be transferred to someone else.

Cancellations Due to Illness: Individuals who cannot travel due to illness are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines. Individuals who cannot travel due to illness may request a refund with written proof from a medical professional stating that the individual cannot travel during the event dates due to illness.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Transferring a registration to another individual is permitted prior to June 4, 2026. The substituting party is responsible for all final financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that registration as well as updating all contact information. Substitutions can be made online by accessing the original registrant’s account with their email and confirmation number. Please contact [email protected] if you encounter any issues during the substitution process.

LIABILITY: UnidosUS and its staff, board, and sponsors claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers relative to this Event or for the safety of any attendee during and/or while in transit to or from this event. The planners and sponsors reserve the right to cancel this function without liability. UnidosUS reserves the right of admittance and the right to exclude from the event or refuse service to any attendee at the sole discretion of UnidosUS. Furthermore, UnidosUS is under no obligation to provide an explanation for its actions but may do so at its own discretion.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY: As an UnidosUS Event attendee, the registrant hereby grants to UnidosUS the right and permission to use, publish, and republish photographs, video, audio, or images in which the registrant may be included, in whole, in part, or composite in any printed or electronic matter or media for any legal purpose, and to use the registrant’s name in conjunction if UnidosUS so chooses. This authorization and release shall also be binding upon the registrant’s heirs, next of kin, and personal representatives. The registrant has read this release and fully understands its contents. The registrant hereby releases and discharges UnidosUS from all claims and liabilities arising out of or about the use of photographs, images, or information.

DEMOGRAPHIC AND PRIVACY POLICY: UnidosUS collects demographic information to help us understand who our Summit attendees and audience are. UnidosUS may use demographic information from registrants for marketing related to UnidosUS programs, activities, and events. UnidosUS may also share the registrant’s contact information (email only) with approved UnidosUS partners. Payment information is not shared and is kept strictly confidential. Demographic information is shared in aggregate only. If a registrant does not wish to have their contact information shared with UnidosUS-approved partners, the registrant must send an email request to [email protected] stating that the registrant prefers not to have their information shared with UnidosUS’s partners.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids discrimination against individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA, event provides reasonable accommodations to allow physically challenged individuals to participate in all activities.

Specific facility questions may be directed to Christopher Pulido, UnidosUS Events Consultant, at [email protected].

EVENTS GENERAL POLICY: All events require a registration badge with a QR code for admission. Priority entrance is available for attendees with a disability who self-identify at the queue area as needing additional time or assistance to be seated before the general entrance doors open. Seats will not be allowed to be saved at the meal events in order to accommodate all attendees before the start of the program. For receptions and parties, attendees 21 years of age and older are required to show a government-issued photo identification in order to receive or purchase alcoholic beverages.

FOOD SERVICE POLICY: Because of the large number of attendees at the meal events, individual custom meal requests will not be accepted. Vegetarian meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees must request a vegetarian meal with the banquet staff at the beginning of the event.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE: In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Event, you hereby FOREVER RELEASE, WAIVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS UNIDOS US from any and all liability, injury, damage, loss, or expense that may arise, directly or indirectly, now or in the future, regardless of whether caused by fault on the part of UnidosUS, in connection with any exposure, infection, or spread of COVID-19 or any other contagious disease related to your participation in the Event. YOU PROMISE NOT TO SUE UnidosUS for any of the claims that you have released, waived, and discharged.

You understand this release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law and that if any portion of this release and waiver is held invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect. You also agree that this release and waiver extends to, and will be binding upon, me and my estate, heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives.

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