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Registration for 2026 Imagining Community Symposium is now open!
Registration for the 2026 Imagining Community Symposium is now open!
The symposium is free and open to all. Registration is required.
Join the Conversation
Join the Conversation
How do we cultivate a future where everyone truly belongs?
How do we cultivate a future where everyone truly belongs?
In an era marked by polarization, displacement, and erosion of trust, the practices that sustain democratic life have never been more essential: hope, belonging, civic virtue, and the courage to act with and for one another. Join us for two days of dialogue, collaboration, and practical strategies focused on this year's theme of Civic Hope & Belonging.
Who should attend?
Who should attend?
The symposium is free and open to all. This includes:
Community members and organizers
Nonprofit practitioners
Faith leaders and spiritual practitioners
Artists, writers, musicians, and creatives
Public officials and civic leaders
Health & human service professionals
Faculty, staff, students, educators, and researchers
YOU!
Why should you attend?
Why should you attend?
Engage in transformative dialogue & workshops around the central themes of Civic Hope & Belonging, examining how communities build trust, purpose, and connection.
Learn actionable strategies from civic leaders, educators, nonprofit directors, and spiritual practitioners working directly on the ground.
Experience creative & narrative showcases demonstrating how storytelling and expressive arts cultivate shared identity.
Build lasting relationships with partners throughout the Dayton community dedicated to building inclusive, resilient communities.
Add-On Workshops
Add-On Workshops
Additional pre-registration required.
Capturing Community Voice Through Photography: Photovoice for Nonprofits | Pre-Workshop | October 14th
Capturing Community Voice Through Photography: Photovoice for Nonprofits | Pre-Workshop | October 14th
Wednesday, October 14th | 1:45 PM - 4:15 PM
This 2.5-hour training offers an interactive introduction to how to engage community members through the Photovoice Method to support social change. The session will integrate key theoretical foundations with practical approaches for applying Photovoice in community-based research and evaluation. Each participant will receive access to preparatory materials and resources prior to the session, along with post-session materials to support continued learning and implementation. Pre-registration is required and can be found here.
Presented by Photovoice Worldwide. Hosted by The Dayton Foundation Del Mar Encore Fellowship Funds, The Fitz Center for Leadership in Community, and Learn to Earn Dayton.
Learn more about Photovoice Worldwide here.
Table of Plenty: A dialogue on "Civic Placemaking and Resilience" | Day 1 Lunch Workshop | October 15th
Table of Plenty: A dialogue on "Civic Placemaking and Resilience" | Day 1 Lunch Workshop | October 15th
Thursday, October 15th | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hosted by the University of Dayton Center for Social Concern, "Table of Plenty" is an inclusive, dialogue-centered initiative that brings people together over a shared meal to build community and foster meaningful conversations around social justice, equity, and belonging. This event will take place during the Day 1 lunch hour. Pre-registration is preferred and can be found here.
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