Summit is UVSA Gulf Coast's first regional leadership and professional development conference in which young leaders from across the Gulf Coast unite for three days and two nights, network with one another, learn more about Vietnamese culture, grow to become leaders within their local communities, and develop their professional skills to aid them in their career endeavors.
Attendees will be able to experience motivational speakers, engage in educational workshops, network and participate in unity activities with other young leaders from within the region, as well as those outside the region, and more.
The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations Gulf Coast (UVSA Gulf Coast) is proud to present the Third Leadership and Professional Development Summit at Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. UVSA Gulf Coast Leadership & Professional Development Summit is a gathering of young adults from the Vietnamese-American communities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The purpose of Summit is to assist these young leaders with the right tools to develop as leaders and professionals. Attendees will be able to experience motivational speakers, engage in educational workshops, network and participate in unity activities with other young leaders within and outside the Gulf Coast region, and more.
This year, UVSA-GC’s Summit theme is "Rekindle the Fire”. Our goal and theme is to rekindle the flame within us. We're dedicated to strengthening our connections, reviving our shared goals, and reenergizing the community. As we rebuild Summit to what it once was, we invite you to "Rekindle the Fire" that's in you, whether it be your passions, your culture, or anything else.
GC Summit Over The Years
SUMMIT 3 (2024) INFORMATION
THEME: rekindle the fire
WHEN: January 5th - 7th, 2024
WHERE: Loyola University
REGISTRATION
For Summit III, we are incorporating a registration portal. The portal is a separate website to organize all personal information submitted. If you have any questions, please reach out to via email registration@uvsagc.org.
- Regular registration ticket I $50
Registration tier dates for Summit are given below:
- Regular registration I November 3 - December 1
- Legacy registration I November 3 - December 1
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Networking opportunity with students and young professionals from across the region (Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi) and beyond
Access to all Summit programming including interactive sessions and keynotes
Admission to the Culture Show and Night Market
Meals provided during Summit weekend include: Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) and Lunch (Saturday)
A Summit exclusive T-Shirt
LODGING AND HOUSING FEES
Attendees will be housed at the Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Metairie. Attendees will register via the online platform.
Cost for lodging is to be announced. Although lodging is not mandatory for attendees, we highly recommend everyone to be housed on campus.
Updates and announcements regarding Housing Registration will be announced through the website. When attendees register for housing, they will have the opportunity to sign up for a roommate finder.
PAST SUMMIT INFORMATION
Summit II:
Theme: “Identity”
Date: January 3rd-5th, 2020
Location: Loyola University/Sheraton New Orleans
Summit I:
Theme: “Waterlines: Rise Above”
Date: June 1st-3rd, 2018
Location: Loyola University