Public Engagement Summit 2026

Publicly Engaged Solutions to 21st Century Societal Grand Challenges — Illinois Leadership and Innovation

Agenda

Time Session Speaker
8:00–8:45 Networking Breakfast
9:00–10:00 Chancellor Conversation Chancellor Isbell
11:00–12:00 Breakout Sessions 1
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Room A
Community Partnership Models
Main Presenter: Robin Warne

Room B
Multilingual Student Well-Being
Main Presenter: Qi Zhang

Room C
Public Health Collaborations
Main Presenter: TBD
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Various
1:30–2:30 Breakout Sessions 2
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Room A
Measuring Engagement Impact
Main Presenter: TBD

Room B
Rapid Response Partnerships
Main Presenter: TBD

Room C
Ethical Community Collaboration
Main Presenter: TBD
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Various
2:45–3:45 Breakout Sessions 3
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Room A
Grand Challenges Case Studies
Main Presenter: TBD

Room B
Extension Partnerships
Main Presenter: TBD

Room C
Community-Driven Innovation
Main Presenter: TBD
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Various
3:45–4:15 Closing Remarks
Office of Public Engagement
504 Swanlund Administration Building
601 E. John St., MC-304
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 333-3378
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