Ways to Get Involved at Teach For America’s 35th Anniversary Summit
Make the Most of Your Summit Experience
The 35th Anniversary Summit is designed to bring together alumni from every generation, sector, and region of the Teach For America network. Beyond attending sessions, consider how you can actively contribute, even if cost is a barrier:
Share your expertise through a TFA Talk.
Showcase your organization through the exhibitor experience.
Nominate yourself or someone else for one of three alumni honors.
Apply for financial support
We hope you'll join us in Las Vegas, October 2-3, and play an active role in this once-in-a-generation gathering of the Teach For America community. Scroll down to find more information about each of the opportunities mentioned above.
SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE THROUGH a TFA Talk
Have an idea worth sharing? Alumni are invited to apply to lead a TFA Talk—a 10-minute, TED-style presentation featured throughout the Summit.
Selected speakers will share insights, experiences, and innovative ideas across a range of topics, including education, health, policy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact.
To apply, you'll submit:
A brief description of your talk idea
A short professional bio
An explanation of how your talk aligns with at least two of Teach For America's core values
A short audio or video sample
Final selections will prioritize compelling content and diverse representation across backgrounds, regions, industries, and alumni experiences.
If you've learned something worth sharing, built something impactful, or have a perspective that can inspire others, we encourage you to apply.
Showcase Your Organization as an Exhibitor
The Summit will bring together thousands of educators, leaders, and changemakers from across the country, creating a unique opportunity to connect directly with Teach For America's national network.
The exhibitor experience is designed to help organizations:
Build meaningful connections with attendees
Share innovative products, services, and opportunities
Recruit talent and build partnerships
Increase visibility among a highly engaged audience
How the Exhibitor Application Process Works
Provide information about your organization, including:
Organization details
Primary and billing contacts
Description of your offerings
Alignment with Teach For America's mission
Applications will be reviewed by the Summit team.
If your organization is chosen, you’ll be notified of next steps.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. There is no deadline for submitting an application.
Nominate someone for an alumni honor
The Best of Who We Are: At the 35th Anniversary Summit, we'll recognize alumni whose leadership reflects the values that have shaped Teach For America for 35 years. Nominated by the community, these honors celebrate alumni leading with courage, service, and impact. Honorees will be recognized at the Summit in Las Vegas, October 2–3, and receive travel, lodging, and registration to attend. Nominations close Sunday, July 12.
Apply for Financial Support
We want the Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana community to be part of this milestone celebration.
To help reduce financial barriers, our region has a limited number of Summit financial support packages available for alumni who currently live in the Greater Chicago–NWI region.
Approved applicants will receive:
Summit registration for just $50
A complimentary two-night hotel stay*
*Flights are not included. Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel. To activate the hotel reservation, attendees must provide proof of travel booking.
How the Financial Support Process Works
Applications are reviewed holistically on a rolling basis by our regional team.
You will receive an update within two weeks.
If approved, you will receive a unique registration promo code.
Financial need is a key consideration in our review process, and we aim to support alumni for whom cost is a meaningful barrier to attendance.
While we are proud to have more than 3,500 corps members and alumni advancing impactful work across the Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana region, we have only 125 financial support units available. As a result, not all applicants will receive support.
If attending the Summit would be meaningful but cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply.
Questions about regional financial support can be directed to Diana Diaz at diana.diaz@teachforamerica.org.