Events

The Leadership Symposium aims to explore and teach strategies to cultivate teamwork, enhance work-life balance, navigate difficult conversations, and develop key skills as a leader in a global society. This empowering event is not just about listening – it's about actively practicing leadership skills, expanding your network, and reflecting on how you can thrive as a leader. Discover the keys to resilience and wellness as a leader through interactive and fun sessions that provide tangible takeaways. Following the keynote address and panels, students will engage in a networking reception with each other, attending faculty and alumni, and General Paul M. Nakasone, U.S. Army (Retired).

This event is open to all students at Vanderbilt University, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The Symposium will be an in person event with no virtual component. Register. 

The fourth annual Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats will take place on April 10–11, 2025, bringing together internationally recognized leaders and experts from the military, intelligence, and technology sectors.

This year’s theme, AI and the Future of National Security: Emerging Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities, will feature thought-provoking panel discussions and insights from distinguished experts exploring the evolving landscape of global national security. Learn more.