The 25th annual USC Alumni Leadership Conference is set to take place on Friday, August 28, 2026 on the University Park Campus.
A foundational component of USC’s Alumni Leaders Weekend, the Alumni Leadership Conference brings together alumni and volunteer leaders from around the world for an inspirational day designed to recharge your Trojan spirit as you hear from senior university leaders, faculty and alumni experts.
Registration will open in July, save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Submit a Conference Educational Session Proposal
This year’s conference program will include 50-minute educational sessions led by you, our alumni volunteer leaders, and the staff who work alongside you. We encourage you to submit a session proposal aligned with any of the themes below to be considered for inclusion in the conference schedule.
Educational session proposals must be submitted online by Wednesday, May 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to be considered for selection.
ALC 2026 Education Session Themes
This theme centers on what it means to lead within and beyond USC’s Trojan Family – mobilizing alumni through trust, connection, and shared purpose. Sessions should explore how alumni volunteers inspire action and foster belonging through credibility and relationship-building, and how these skills translate to broader professional and organizational settings.
USC alumni volunteers are motivated by service and impact. Sessions in this theme explore how volunteers align their personal values with organizational missions to create meaningful, sustainable leadership experiences. Sessions should highlight how values‑based leadership strengthens decision‑making and long‑term leadership growth.
This theme focuses on how alumni volunteer leaders work in partnership with USC staff to create and execute high‑quality events and engagement opportunities that meet organizational needs while strengthening alumni connections to USC. Sessions in this theme should explore strategies for aligning alumni programming with institutional goals, stewarding volunteer time and energy responsibly, and fostering experiences that make alumni feel connected to the Trojan Family.
USC’s alumni community spans generations, geographies, identities, and career stages – and requires leaders who can effectively navigate complexity and change. This theme invites sessions on inclusive leadership and adaptability, drawing lessons from alumni volunteer contexts to reinforce key competencies for today’s leaders.
This theme explicitly connects alumni volunteer leadership to professional growth. Sessions should help alumni recognize, articulate, and leverage the leadership skills gained through service – whether for career advancement or expanded leadership impact – reinforcing USC’s commitment to lifelong learning and development.
Educational Session Proposal Guidelines
The USC Alumni Leadership Conference centers on leadership development through alumni volunteer engagement. Successful sessions will be:
Proposals should be submitted by the lead presenter coordinating the session (regardless of alumni or staff status) and can include up to three additional co-presenters.
Lead presenters should be prepared to submit the following:
Ready to Submit?
Share your expertise with fellow Trojan leaders this fall! Educational session proposals must be submitted online by Wednesday, May 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to be considered for selection.
Should you have any questions regarding session themes or proposal guidelines, please contact Kayla Albano, Director of Volunteer Experience, at kayla.albano@usc.edu.
Additional Information
For questions regarding ticket information, please contact the USC Alumni Association at alumnievents@usc.edu.
After the conference, join us for the USC Volunteer Recognition Dinner, where we honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our Trojan community.