Chapter Leadership Summit | July 21-22, 2026
An Event for Chapter Leaders
Co-Located with this year's Theatre Education Conference in New York City.
Chapter Leadership Summit equips and inspires EdTA leaders to deliver on our shared mission locally. The annual event’s purpose is to provide leadership development opportunities, communicate important operational updates, and to thank and inspire Chapter Leaders.
The schedule includes ample time for Chapter Leaders to collaborate, socialize, share information, and network.
Registration Cost: Free! Attendees can register for Chapter Leadership Summit while registering for TEC or separately.
(This event is open to Chapter Leaders and Board Members only.)
Important Dates
| March 4, 2026 | Chapter Leadership Summit Registration Opens |
| June 17, 2026 | Hotel Room Block Reservations Close |
| July 8, 2026 | Chapter Leadership Summit Registration Closes |
| July 21-22, 2026 | Chapter Leadership Summit |
| July 22-24, 2026 | Theatre Education Conference |
Location
The 2026 Chapter Leadership Summit is co-located with this year's Theatre Education Conference.
Hyatt Regency Times Square
1605 Broadway
New York, NY
10019
Schedule
Subject to change.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (all times in ET)
8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Registration Open
9:00-10:00 AM: Exclusive Shopping Hours at The Drama Bookshop
12:30-2:30 PM: NYC Scavenger Hunt
2:30-4:30 PM: Ensemble Activities
5:30-7:00 PM: Happy Hour at TRW Rooftop
8:00-11:00 PM: Evening Performances
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (all times in ET)
8:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30-10:00 AM: Welcome and Keynote
10:15-11:15 AM: Breakout Session 1
11:45 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45-2:00 PM: EdTA Updates
2:15-3:15 PM: Breakout Session 2
3:30-4:30 PM: Breakout Session 3
4:45-5:00 PM: Closeout
5:30-7:30 PM: Reception
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Questions?
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